A 5 marla plot is 120–125 sq yd (about 1,125 sq ft). In DHA Karachi you may cover up to 90% of the plot (972 sq ft) on each floor under the DHA Karachi Building Regulations 2020. Zell's 3 concept designs for this size give 3–4 bedrooms and 1,932–1,934 sq ft covered; building one costs about Rs 56 lakh (grey structure) to Rs 1.66 crore (premium turnkey) at October 2026 rates.
Updated October 2026 · Concept designs by Zell · Rates: October 2026 Karachi market averages
Compact family home · 3 bedrooms
Drawing room, lounge and dining downstairs, three bedrooms upstairs, a light court in the middle
3 bedrooms3 baths1,932 sq ft coveredPlot 30 × 36 ft
Ground floor
- Store & laundry12′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Dining11′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Kitchen7′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Lounge12′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Powder room6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Drawing room18′-0″ × 12′-0″
First floor
- Linen5′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bath 27′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 11′-6″
- Bedroom 212′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Bath 36′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 5′-0″
- Family lounge12′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Laundry & store6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Master bedroom12′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 5′-0″
- Master bath6′-0″ × 7′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 56 lakh |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 94 lakh |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 1.24 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 1.66 crore |
Parents downstairs · 4 bedrooms
Parents’ bedroom with its own bath downstairs, three bedrooms upstairs
4 bedrooms4 baths1,932 sq ft coveredPlot 30 × 36 ft
Ground floor
- Store & laundry12′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Dining11′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Kitchen7′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Lounge12′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Powder room6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Parents’ bedroom12′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 5′-0″
- Bath6′-0″ × 7′-0″
First floor
- Linen5′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bath 27′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 11′-6″
- Bedroom 212′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Bath 36′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 5′-0″
- Family lounge12′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Laundry & store6′-0″ × 6′-0″
- Master bedroom12′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-0″ × 5′-0″
- Master bath6′-0″ × 7′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 56 lakh |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 94 lakh |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 1.24 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 1.66 crore |
Narrow-plot home · 3 bedrooms
Drawing room at the front, lounge and dining at the back, three bedrooms upstairs
3 bedrooms3 baths1,934 sq ft coveredPlot 25 × 45 ft1-car porch
Ground floor
- Kitchen12′-0″ × 7′-6″
- Lounge13′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Dining13′-0″ × 10′-0″
- Powder room7′-0″ × 7′-0″
- Drawing room13′-0″ × 15′-0″
First floor
- Bath 35′-6″ × 7′-6″
- Bedroom 312′-0″ × 12′-0″
- Bedroom 213′-0″ × 11′-0″
- Bath 26′-6″ × 5′-0″
- Wardrobe6′-6″ × 5′-0″
- Master bath8′-6″ × 6′-0″
- Walk-in wardrobe8′-6″ × 9′-0″
- Master bedroom13′-0″ × 12′-0″
| Cost to build | Rs per sq ft | Total |
|---|
| Grey structure only | 2,920 | Rs 56 lakh |
| Complete, standard finish | 4,850 | Rs 94 lakh |
| Turnkey, good finish | 6,400 | Rs 1.24 crore |
| Turnkey, premium finish | 8,600 | Rs 1.66 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 5 marla house in Karachi?
For Zell's "Compact family home · 3 bedrooms" design (1,932 sq ft covered), about Rs 56 lakh for the grey structure, Rs 94 lakh complete with a standard finish, Rs 1.24 crore turnkey with a good finish and Rs 1.66 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 5 marla house have?
Zell's concept designs for 120–125 sq yd plots have 3 to 4 bedrooms over a ground and first floor, each checked against the DHA Karachi rules.
How big is a 5 marla plot in square yards and feet?
5 Marla is 120–125 sq yd, about 1,125 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 120–125 sq yd plot?
Covered area: 90% of the plot per floor; open spaces (front / rear / left / right): none required on plots up to 200 sq yd; 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 5 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.
