The best modular home is the one that suits your wants, needs and budget, lifestyle and personal values. The good news is that you will find prefab Container homes in all designs, sizes and prices. From small modular homes inspired by the tiny house movement, to luxury modular homes that spare no expense when it comes to style and comfort, your choices are endless. The key to finding the best home is working with the right modular home architect- someone who understands how you envision your living space and what you want out of a home. We create sustainable prefab container homes to the highest standard.
Modular homes can last up to 25 years with proper maintenance, as with any home. To protect your investment, regular upkeep is necessary. Be on the lookout for rust and treat any spots as soon as you detect them. Modular homes for sale vary greatly in design and quality- Choosing the right one is crucial if you expect to live in your modular house for many years. To get the best deal reach out to several modular builders and assess their work.
Yes modular homes are a great investment in the sense that you get more than what you inititially spent. It is possible to purchase a modular house for a fraction of the price of a conventional home and still get the same benefits in terms of space, privacy, security and convenience. And you cant put a price tag on the stability and other intangibles that that come with owning a home and hot have to lose sleep over an outrageously expensive mortgage. Generally speaking modern modular homes have better resale value than mobile homes, as they last longer with proper care and maintenance. What will have a bigger impact in your home purchase is the land it sits on- location is a premium in real estate and this will inevitably affect resale value down the line. Moreover its possible to find modular homes under 150k, making them and excellent entry level home for the first time buyers
You can spend from as little as $8,000 for a DIY project to hundreds of thousands of dollars for a custom design home with multiple containers. Typically a small single 20′ container house will cost between $40,000 and $50,000 depending on the appliances and options, and a 2 x 40′ container house between $70.000,000 and $130,000.
Yes, aside from the plot to install the house, you may incur in the following costs:
. Build a foundation for the house.
. Hook-up services like electricity, natural gas (if applicable), water supply and sewer.
. Local permits, if applicable. This will usually depend on your county or township.
