Diamond Back – MCM Ranch Best Selling Small House Plan – MM-986

Diamond Back – MCM Ranch Best Selling Small House Plan – MM-986

MM-986

Striking Modern Prairie Style Under 1000 Square Feet

“Diamond Back” answers the call for a fully featured home with a modern prairie exterior, an easily maintained floor plan, and outdoor living spaces all under 1000 square feet.

Diamond Back – MM-986

Modern One Story Prairie House Plan Under 1000 Square Feet

The Diamond Back house plan (MM-986) is a bold and beautifully crafted modern prairie-style home that delivers livability, drama, and architectural simplicity—all in under 1000 square feet. With a footprint designed to be both elegant and efficient, Diamond Back blends clean horizontal lines, smart outdoor integration, and contemporary styling into a one-story small home design that lives far larger than its modest size suggests.

Whether you’re building a primary residence, a vacation home, or a modern ADU (accessory dwelling unit), this 986 square foot house plan offers a compelling blend of sophistication and practicality for today’s modern homeowner.

Striking Modern Prairie Exterior with Front and Rear Outdoor Living

At first glance, Diamond Back’s distinctive curb appeal sets it apart. Inspired by mid-century and prairie-modern architecture, the front façade features a carefully composed blend of horizontal siding, crisp rooflines, clerestory-style windows, and a clean, geometric form. The structure is both rooted and dynamic—built to turn heads while offering strong solar control and privacy where it matters most.

A surprisingly spacious covered front porch welcomes you home with enough room for seating, a bistro set, or seasonal décor. Around back, the home opens wide to a vaulted covered outdoor living space—a dramatic and expansive rear porch with towering ceilings and ample room for entertaining, relaxing, or dining al fresco. These dual outdoor zones make Diamond Back ideal for view lots, narrow sites, or properties that call for front- or rear-facing interaction with nature.

A Perfectly Proportioned, Livable Modern Interior

Step through the front door and into an interior designed with balance, flexibility, and openness in mind. The foyer offers a moment of pause, with a convenient coat closet and a bench area to drop your bags, kick off your shoes, and breathe.

From there, you’re drawn into the heart of the home: a large open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space that centers the experience of the home. The kitchen is a highlight of the plan, featuring a generous L-shaped layout, abundant counter space, and a large island rarely found in homes of this size. Whether you’re cooking for two or entertaining guests, this kitchen functions like one from a much larger home.

A cozy corner fireplace anchors the great room, adding visual interest and warmth, while expansive rear windows and sliding glass doors flood the space with natural light and connect it seamlessly to the outdoor living area. With sightlines that extend from front to back, the great room feels bright, modern, and full of life.

Two Bedrooms, Maximum Privacy

Diamond Back’s two-bedroom layout is designed with smart separation between sleeping zones, enhancing privacy and comfort.

The primary suite is located in its own wing just off the foyer. It includes a generous bedroom with rear patio access, a walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with dual sinks and a tub/shower combination. This thoughtful design creates a retreat-like feeling perfect for relaxation.

Across the home, the second bedroom is tucked into its own quiet corner. With a well-sized closet, full bath access, and large front-facing window, it’s ideal as a guest bedroom, home office, or child’s room. Its placement makes it highly versatile for changing household needs.

Efficient, Buildable, and Rich in Features

At just 57’5” wide and 38’4” deep, Diamond Back is well-suited for a wide range of lots, including smaller parcels and urban infill sites. Its single-story layout offers universal accessibility and long-term livability, whether you’re planning for aging in place or just love the convenience of no stairs.

A two-car garage is cleverly integrated into the plan, offering secure parking and direct indoor access—another feature not often found in homes under 1000 square feet.

Ideal for Modern Living, Downsizing, or Investment

Diamond Back is more than a house—it’s a philosophy of right-sized living. With its clean lines, open layout, and efficient design, it supports a lifestyle focused on quality over quantity, sustainability, and architectural integrity.

This home plan is ideal for:

• Empty nesters or downsizers looking for comfort and elegance in a manageable footprint
• Young professionals or couples building a first home with lasting value
• Urban dwellers needing a modern infill house plan for tight lots
• Short-term rental investors looking for eye-catching modern curb appeal
• Builders or developers seeking affordable, fast-to-build modern options

Built to Impress, Sized Just Right

With Diamond Back MM-986, you’ll experience all the drama, balance, and livability of a much larger home, wrapped up in a thoughtfully crafted package under 1000 square feet. From its dynamic roofline to its soaring outdoor living spaces, this plan hits that elusive sweet spot between style and substance.

Let’s Make Your Dream Home a Reality

Browse the full collection of one story modern house plans, prairie-style homes, and affordable small house plans on our site. If you love Diamond Back but want to make changes—like a third bedroom, different garage orientation, or a full walk-in shower—we’re here to help you customize.

Diamond Back is a modern masterpiece of compact living. Smart, stylish, and refreshingly simple—it’s ready to welcome you home.

Delve into our wide array of customizable house plans, where a plethora of options is available for personalization. If you encounter designs that pique your interest during your perusal, feel free to reach out to us. Collaboration is central to our philosophy, as we firmly believe that through collaborative endeavors, we can create modern house plans that reflect your vision and cater to your specific needs.

Below is a video of a recently built version of this home, but note: this house is reversed and some revisions were made to the front porch.