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Although most people call them mobile homes, the official name (since 1976) is "manufactured houses" or "manufactured homes." They're a less-expensive alternative to traditionally constructed houses, and they range from basic narrow structures to spacious homes with carefully crafted floor plans that can include amenities such as cathedral ceilings, walk-in closets, recessed lighting and skylights
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- The average sales price nationwide for a new manufactured home in 2018 averaged $51,371 for a single-wide and 96,529 for a double-wide. The prices paid varied significantly by region, with averages a little lower in the South and a few thousand higher in the West, according to an annual report by the Census Bureau[1] and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Regionally, the lowest average price was $50,614 for a new single-wide in the Midwest and $110,986for a new double-wide in the West.
- Many new manufactured/mobile homes are set up in developments/parks, where the home owners pay monthly fees/space rent of $100-$800 or more, depending on location and park amenities. Other manufactured homes are set up on private acreage in rural areas. For these there may be additional costs for installing a foundation, utilities, decking and landscaping. Costs vary widely depending on location and choice of materials. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides a 112-page guide to manufactured home foundations[2] .
- Used double- or triple-wide mobile homes tend to hold their value better than single-wides. Prices can range from nothing or next to nothing for homes where people just want to be able to walk away from the monthly space rent on an older home, to $10,000-$250,000 or more depending on location, age, size and amenities. MHBay.com lists used mobile/manufactured homes for sale by state[3] .
Related articles: Modular Home, Building a Custom Home, Homeowner's Insurance, Refinancing a Mortgage
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What should be included: |
- Mobile or manufactured homes are built in a factory and transported to the site they occupy. Overall size is limited by what can be towed by a tractor-trailer on public highways. Single-wide mobile/manufactured homes are a maximum of 18 feet wide and 90 feet long. Double-wides are at least 20 feet wide and a maximum of 90 feet long, and are towed in two separate units that are joined together at the site. There are triple-wide and homes with four or more units, but they are less common. Some modern manufactured homes are two-story[4] .
- HUD's Office of Manufactured Housing programs provides consumer information about buying and owning mobile/manufactured homes[5] and AARP lists manufactured housing issues.
Additional costs: |
- If you're buying or selling a used mobile/manufactured house, NadaGuides.com will provide a detailed retail value report[6] for a 1969 or newer mobile home for $20, or sells a manufactured housing cost guide[7] for $60-$120. There are a variety of guidebooks for buying manufactured homes[8] selling for $10-$40.
- It can sometimes be difficult to obtain financing to buy a used mobile/manufactured home (especially for single-wide and/or older models on rented land), and often interest rates are higher than for loans on conventional site-built homes. Mobile/manufactured homes are considered property rather than real estate, and usually they're registered as a motor vehicle (although most of them are never moved again once they're installed).
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- HUD provides guidelines for saving money by saving energy in manufactured homes[9] .
Shopping for a mobile home: |
- The Federal Trade Commission presents consumer guidelines for buying a new mobile/manufactured home[10] and the Manufactured Housing Institute offers a detailed booklet on "How to Buy a Manufactured Home"[11] .
- Prefab-Home-Buying-Guide.com lists mobile home manufacturers[12] and national and states associations related to manufactured houses[13] .
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| Posted by: Marla Berndt in Excelsior Springs, MO. | Posted: June 22nd, 2019 12:06AM |
| Size: 16x80 | Manufacturer: Oakwood |
Outside is in very good condition and I have done a lot of updates on the inside |
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| Posted by: igor chamorro in lewisville, TX. | Posted: June 21st, 2019 10:06AM |
| Size: 15.5x76 | Manufacturer: palm harbor |
all appliances included,washer dryer(Samsung)ceramic kitchen stove, double door Kenmore refrigerator with ice maker,dishwasher,all appliances are white color,air conditioner well maintain. close to grocery stores and schools,this park is excellent for family fun. |
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| Posted by: Peggy L Rodriguez in Greenwood, IN. | Posted: June 14th, 2019 06:06AM |
| Size: 28 x 48 1344 sqft | Manufacturer: Redman |
We completely remodeled it to ceramic tile floors and carpet and redone both bathroom and upgraded the shed and both porches as well |
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| Posted by: Jessica3301724 in Seagoville, TX. | Posted: May 17th, 2019 05:05PM |
| Size: 28×56 | Manufacturer: Guerdon |
Did hardwood floor on most of the house. New outside paint. Small details but ready to move in. |
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| Posted by: Lesley M in Los almos, NM. | Posted: April 19th, 2019 06:04AM |
| Size: 14x68 | Manufacturer: Champion |
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| Posted by: Sanya mari in Festus, MO. | Posted: April 6th, 2019 02:04PM |
| Size: Single | Manufacturer: N.a |
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| Posted by: Kendra McNeil in Anniston, AL. | Posted: March 27th, 2019 06:03AM |
| Size: 16 by 17 | Manufacturer: Unknown |
A friend got this basically for the cost of the new central unit (2 yrs. old) that had been installed. It had been a renter that the owners got caught in the economy, I believe it was devaluing their property so they wanted it gone |
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| Posted by: Lenora L in Flagstaff, AZ. | Posted: March 3rd, 2019 10:03PM |
| Size: 16x64 | Manufacturer: Cavco |
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| Posted by: Scraven 76 in Hendersonville, NC. | Posted: March 1st, 2019 06:03PM |
| Size: 14×80 | Manufacturer: Oakwood |
Decent condition. Not bought yet but soon. Just wanna make sure that I'm not getting ripped off. |
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| Posted by: Tami Marie Scott in Apache Junction, AZ. | Posted: February 25th, 2019 12:02PM |
| Size: 14×80. 1970. 2bed 2 bath | Manufacturer: Ranad |
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| Posted by: Buranda Ledford in Dalton, GA. | Posted: February 10th, 2019 07:02PM |
| Size: Single wide not sure on exact measuremen | Manufacturer: Don't know |
1983 single wide 3 bedroom 2 full bath. Has to be moved from the current property it resides on. Needing to sell. Grandmother left it to me in a will when she passed away may 14th 2018. Any help would be appreciated |
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| Posted by: Firk in Green Bay, WI. | Posted: February 7th, 2019 11:02AM |
| Size: Double wide | Manufacturer: Rollman |
Looking for value of 1980 Rollman double wide with addition. 4 bedroom, fireplace, deck, nice condition |
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| Posted by: Tee Stroud in Weston, WV. | Posted: January 28th, 2019 03:01PM |
| Size: 14*52 | Manufacturer: |
I like to know how much will cost to move 14*50 single wide from WV to MD an disconnect an setup |
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| Posted by: [email protected] in Bad axe, MI. | Posted: January 27th, 2019 08:01PM |
| Size: Double wide | Manufacturer: Colannade |
1977 . Newer roof , sliding back doors, on .067 acre out of town in bad axe Michigan. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom |
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| Posted by: Mark Cordell in Corbin, KY. | Posted: January 7th, 2019 03:01AM |
| Size: 1152 sq ft | Manufacturer: Clayton |
I know the model is called Vision and it's a 2010 Single Wide Clayton Home.
The previous owner took the HVAC Unit, Water Heater, Stove, Refrigerator and Thermostat. Cosmetically, a few scratches on the cabinets. The countertop has came unglued on the edge closest to where the stove would be. Not sure if that can be fixed by gluing it back down. The front Vinyl siding has quite a few small holes from a lawnmower maybe.
The property sits on 1.2 acres of land. The land itself is worth maybe $12,000 - $15,000.
Any information on estimating the value of the home is greatly appreciated. |
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| Posted by: a user in Athens, AL. | Posted: January 6th, 2019 10:01AM |
| Size: 28 x 72 | Manufacturer: Palm Harbor |
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| Posted by: Brittney Garrison in Somerville, AL. | Posted: December 1st, 2018 05:12PM |
| Size: 16x76 | Manufacturer: Clayton |
Built in 2017. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. No repairs needed. |
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| Posted by: Connie Parker in Barnes City, IA. | Posted: October 26th, 2018 05:10PM |
| Size: 16×72 | Manufacturer: Century Laser |
Has gas fireplace,concrete skirting, jacuzzi tub,sliding glass doors,3 ceiling fans,french doors in master bedroom into master bath. |
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| Posted by: Jennifer Akins in Waldron, AR. | Posted: October 25th, 2018 04:10PM |
| Size: 1680 sq. Feet. | Manufacturer: Skyline 1994 |
New flooring throughout, custom kitchen cabinets, pine siding on the inside in living room and dining room, paint in 2 smaller bedrooms. Some minor damage on bottom of siding. |
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| Posted by: Jessica Skinner in Dothan, AL. | Posted: October 18th, 2018 05:10PM |
| Size: 14×70 | Manufacturer: Legacy homes |
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| Posted by: Karen C. in Denham Springs, LA. | Posted: October 18th, 2018 10:10AM |
| Size: 16 X 80 | Manufacturer: |
Needs carpet taken out and all flooring redone in bedrooms. Kitchen needs new tile. Living room has hardwood that needs refinishing. Minor drywall damage in multiple places from window units in windows and misc wear and tear. Roof about 8 years old. Smaller bathroom needs new toilet and drywall around the shower faucet. Water heater, stove, refrigerater and washer and dryer maybe included. |
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| Posted by: Christopher E Carter in Vermilion, OH. | Posted: October 12th, 2018 01:10PM |
| Size: 16x80 | Manufacturer: Skyline |
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| Posted by: Maigan Whaley in New Bern, NC. | Posted: September 24th, 2018 09:09PM |
| Size: 14x26 | Manufacturer: Fleetwood |
Needs a lot of repairs, floors walls insulation. |
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External Resources: |
- www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/econ/mhs/latest-data.html
- www.huduser.org/publications/destech/foundations.html
- www.mhbay.com/mobile-homes-for-sale
- www.toolbase.org/Technology-Inventory/Whole-House-Systems/two-story-manufactured-homes
- www.hudhomestore.com/Home/Index.aspx
- www.nadaguides.com/Manufactured-Homes
- /www.nadaguidesstore.com/
- www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=manufactured...
- www.huduser.org/publications/destech/saveEnrgy.html
- www.consumer.ftc.gov/
- www.manufacturedhousing.org/how_to_buy_mhome/
- www.prefab-home-buying-guide.com/manufactured-home-builders.html/
- www.prefab-home-buying-guide.com
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