If you’re trying to work out what you’ll actually pay for a granny flat, start with this: our pricing is turnkey, which means the number you see is the number you pay, subject to your site conditions.
The Four Tiers, Side by Side
Four tiers, all built to a 60m² base with 2 bed/1 bath as standard:
- Affordable — $198,000. Steel stumps and timber subfloor, SPC hybrid flooring, a landing with decking, Haier appliances.
- Homestead — $208,000. Concrete slab with a pitched roof and concrete tiles, Hebel facade with render, laminate flooring.
- Signature — $238,000. 40mm waterfall-edge stone benchtops, a semi-frameless walk-in shower, floating vanity, 2.7m built-in wardrobes, Electrolux appliances.
- Luxe — $265,000 (our best seller). 3m ceilings, skylights in the kitchen and bathroom, a curved kitchen island with Bosch appliances, a frameless walk-in shower, multi-head air conditioning.
Our Affordable versus Signature comparison breaks down exactly what that $40,000 gap buys you.
Adjustments to the Base Price
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Want an extra bedroom or bathroom on any tier? Add $15,000. Happy with a single bed and bath? Subtract $20,000.
What Changes Your Final Price
Two things affect your final price beyond the tier: a 12.5% regional surcharge applies to sites more than 70km from the Melbourne CBD, and a $7,000 surcharge applies where there’s no driveway or backyard access is tight. Both are disclosed before you sign, never added afterwards. Our comparison of fixed price versus variable cost builders explains why this distinction matters more than the headline number.
Affordable Doesn’t Mean Stripped Back
“Affordable” doesn’t mean stripped back. Every tier, including our entry-level build, comes with stone benchtops, double-glazed thermally broken windows, soft-close cabinetry, Colorbond fascia and gutters, James Hardie Axon cladding, a reverse cycle split system, and a 10-year structural warranty as standard.
How to Budget Properly
Rather than budgeting from a headline number, budget from a full itemised quote that includes your specific site’s access, slope and connection distance. That’s the only way to avoid the gap between quote and final invoice that catches a lot of first-time buyers out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the cheapest granny flat price in Melbourne with Innovista? Our Affordable tier starts at $198,000 turnkey, including the building permit and standard site connection.
Why do prices vary so much between builders for what looks like the same product? Inclusions, warranty length and whether the price is genuinely fixed all vary significantly, even when advertised prices look similar.
Are there ongoing costs after the build is complete? Standard homeowner costs apply, such as utilities and council rates on the secondary dwelling; ask at site assessment about your specific situation.
For an exact figure based on your block, book a free site assessment on 0491 176 012 or enquiries@innovistagroup.com.au.
Have questions about pricing, permits, or timelines? Contact us and we’ll walk you through the process.