Custom Modular Cape Under 2,000 Square Feet | Cape Cod, MA
Modular Seaside Home in Cape Cod
Location: West Harwich, MA
Home Style: Cape
Total Finished Square Footage: 2,000 sq ft
Modules: Two main modules + “one bump out” module
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
This custom modular cape in West Harwich, Massachusetts shows how modular construction can be used as part of a larger, traditionally styled home.
The total finished home is approximately 2,000 square feet, with 1,315 square feet manufactured in Signature’s Pennsylvania modular production facility. The remaining square footage was completed on site by the builder to achieve the final layout and roofline typical of a New England Cape.
CUSTOM details
Upon entering the home, guests are welcomed by hardwood floors and a gas fireplace.
How the Modular Scope Was Used
The primary living areas were factory built as modular units, allowing cost, schedule, and quality to be locked in early. Additional square footage was completed on site to support secondary bedrooms, roof geometry, and traditional Cape detailing.
This hybrid approach is common for Cape style homes, where modular construction efficiently delivers the core structure and site built work complements architectural requirements. It allows for full customization of modular units to fit the homebuyers needs.
An inviting front yard and generous porch complement the classic exterior, which is adorned with cedar shake, double-hung windows, and simple black shutters.
Layout Highlights
Open concept main living area
Large kitchen island with seating
Formal dining space
Primary bedroom on main level
Aging in place home design
Dual vanity primary bath
Three bedroom layout
Two and a half bathrooms
Wide hallways for comfortable circulation
Second floor bedrooms for guests
Unfinished basement for future use
Modular Set and Logistics
The modular portion consisted of three units, including a targeted bump-out to increase usable space without expanding the main footprint. The site allowed for standard trucking and crane set with no special transportation requirements.
First Floor Primary Bedroom Shapes the Modular Floorplan
The layout balances efficiency with the room count expected in a full time residence.
The heart of this home is the comfortable kitchen, which is anchored by an inviting eat-in island adorned with white beadboard paneling and topped with polished granite. Part of an open concept floor plan, the kitchen is located a few steps away from the dining room’s sliding glass doors, providing ample natural light to the cooking space.
The master bedroom suite is conveniently located on the first floor and features a spacious private bathroom with a double sink vanity, while a central powder room is accessible via a pocket door installed in our modular factory. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath are found upstairs.
modern elegance
The master bathroom features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, quartz countertops, and a custom tiled floor.
Who This Modular Home Is Built For
This modular Cape-style home is a good fit for:
Homeowners building under 2,000 square feet
Buyers who want three bedrooms without unnecessary size
Massachusetts projects with traditional architectural expectations
Builders looking to reduce risk while maintaining customization
Why Modular Made Sense
Using modular construction for the primary structure allowed the project team to:
Reduce overall build time
Improve schedule predictability
Control costs earlier in the process
Deliver consistent, factory controlled quality
For small to mid-size custom homes, this hybrid modular approach may be more efficient than fully site built construction.