Ranch House Plans

The popular Ranch home, inspired by Spanish-American homes in the Southwest, dates back to the 19th century. After World War II, however, the popularity of this design exploded, expanding to every corner of the nation. With the advent of the Federal Housing Authority and the 30-year mortgage, many more people were choosing to become homeowners. With the rising cost of labor and materials, the demand for affordable housing was at an all-time high, making the Ranch style a great bargain. Today any one-story house can be defined as a Ranch, however true Ranch homes are simple, low to the ground and one room in depth.