A 12 marla plot is 300 sq yd (2,700 sq ft). In DHA Karachi you may cover up to 75% of the plot (2,025 sq ft) on each floor under the DHA Karachi Building Regulations 2020. Zell's 3 concept designs for this size give 5 bedrooms and 3,512–3,692 sq ft covered; building one costs about Rs 1.03 crore (grey structure) to Rs 3.18 crore (premium turnkey) at October 2026 rates.
Updated October 2026 · Concept designs by Zell · Rates: October 2026 Karachi market averages
Family home · 5 bedrooms
Parents’ bedroom downstairs, four bedrooms and a family lounge upstairs
5 bedrooms5 baths3,692 sq ft coveredPlot 45 × 60 ft1-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen13′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Store13′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Dining15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Lounge15′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Powder room8′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Drawing room19′-0″ × 18′-0″
- Study12′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom12′-0″ × 15′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 213′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Bath 27′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Family lounge15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Master bedroom19′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master bath12′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Bedroom 415′-0″ × 18′-0″
- Bath 412′-0″ × 9′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 1.08 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 1.79 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 2.36 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 3.18 crore |
Two-car porch · 5 bedrooms
Wider porch for two cars, entrance through the stair hall, roof terrace over the drawing room
5 bedrooms5 baths3,512 sq ft coveredPlot 45 × 60 ft2-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen13′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Dining15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Lounge15′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Bath7′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom12′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Drawing room18′-0″ × 18′-0″
- Store6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Powder room7′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Home office12′-0″ × 12′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 213′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Bath 27′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Family lounge15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Master bedroom12′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master bath7′-0″ × 8′-0″
- Walk-in wardrobe7′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Bedroom 413′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Bath 413′-0″ × 7′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 1.03 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 1.7 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 2.25 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 3.02 crore |
Two portions · rent one floor
Self-contained ground and first floors with their own kitchens, sharing the porch and stairs
5 bedrooms5 baths3,692 sq ft coveredPlot 45 × 60 ft1-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen13′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Store13′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Dining15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Lounge15′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Bedroom 112′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Bath 17′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Bedroom 212′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Drawing room15′-0″ × 18′-0″
- Bath 212′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Study12′-0″ × 11′-0″
First floor
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Wardrobe5′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bath 37′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Master bath12′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Bedroom 415′-0″ × 18′-0″
- Bath 412′-0″ × 9′-0″
- Kitchen13′-0″ × 13′-0″
- Store13′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Dining15′-0″ × 19′-0″
- Lounge15′-0″ × 15′-0″
- Master bedroom12′-0″ × 15′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 1.08 crore |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 1.79 crore |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 2.36 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 3.18 crore |
Source: PDOHA Karachi Building Control & Town Planning Regulations 2020, as applied by Zell's Plot Planner. Concept designs for planning only: confirm final drawings and approvals with a licensed architect.
How much does it cost to build a 12 marla house in Karachi?
For Zell's "Family home · 5 bedrooms" design (3,692 sq ft covered), about Rs 1.08 crore for the grey structure, Rs 1.79 crore complete with a standard finish, Rs 2.36 crore turnkey with a good finish and Rs 3.18 crore turnkey premium, at October 2026 rates of Rs 2,920–8,600 per sq ft. Plot, approvals and furniture are extra.
How many bedrooms can a 12 marla house have?
Zell's concept designs for 300 sq yd plots have 5 bedrooms over a ground and first floor, each checked against the DHA Karachi rules.
How big is a 12 marla plot in square yards and feet?
12 Marla is 300 sq yd, 2,700 sq ft. In Pakistan 1 marla is 225 sq ft (25 sq yd) and 1 kanal is 20 marla. DHA Karachi sells plots in square yards.
What are the DHA Karachi building rules for a 300 sq yd plot?
Covered area: 75% of the plot per floor; open spaces (front / rear / left / right): 5'-0" / 3'-0" / 0'-0" / 5'-0"; building height to roof: 22′ to 32′. Source: PDOHA Karachi Building Control & Town Planning Regulations 2020. Confirm the final drawings with a licensed architect.
Can I see a 12 marla house design in 3D before building?
Yes. Every design on this page opens free in Zell's Plot Planner: walk through each furnished floor in 3D, check sun and heat per room, plan solar, find the Qibla and get a build-cost estimate, on any phone.
