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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 2007 ranged from $37,100 for a single-wide and $73,600 for a double-wide (not including land), according to an annual report by the Census Bureau[1] and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Regionally, the lowest average price was $35,900 for a new single-wide in the Midwest and $83,800 for 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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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
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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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| Posted by: karen jackson in bellevue, TX. | Posted: September 21st, 2018 08:09AM |
| Size: 14x80 | Manufacturer: solitare |
needs to be moved property sold |
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| Posted by: Louise Mcdaniel in Demopolis, AL. | Posted: September 21st, 2018 08:09AM |
| Size: 16 x 80 | Manufacturer: buccaneer |
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| Posted by: Tammy Hedgecorth in Wappapello, MO. | Posted: September 13th, 2018 12:09PM |
| Size: 16-80 | Manufacturer: Southern mobile home |
Has been painted on in side new floors from kitchen to living room it's in good condition except master bedroom and bathroom it's 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath 16-80 |
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| Posted by: Jo W Cabler in Guntown, MS. | Posted: August 15th, 2018 11:08AM |
| Size: 14 x 50 | Manufacturer: Clayton |
1 bdrm 1 bath front porch. Need to know if the home is worth 20k |
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| Posted by: Booda#46 in Stillmore, GA. | Posted: July 29th, 2018 06:07PM |
| Size: 16x80 | Manufacturer: Harton |
I want to buy this mobile home but it's some repairs to be did. Flooring is uneven. The carpet is very old. The front & back doors weather mess up. The light fixture in the living room got to be replaced. All the bedrooms and bathrooms & closets door knobs got to be replaced.the siding got holes & the unsiding the animals has messed it up. It's a 2001 |
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| Posted by: Louis Smith in Gardnerville, NV. | Posted: July 27th, 2018 01:07PM |
| Size: 1680 sq ft | Manufacturer: Champion |
New roof, new paint, custom master bath and walk in closet, custom pantry and linen closet, new dual pane windows, new laminate flooring |
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| Posted by: CRYSTAL g in Holland, OH. | Posted: July 16th, 2018 07:07AM |
| Size: | Manufacturer: Fleetwood |
3bed 2 bath short double wide, wood floors through living space, carpet in beds, step in shower in master, tub shower in main, skylight in master bath, wood burn fireplace |
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| Posted by: Dejuan Clemons in Morrilton, AR. | Posted: July 15th, 2018 07:07PM |
| Size: 16/80 | Manufacturer: Spirit |
New hardwood floor in living room new ceramic tile in kitchen new roof all done a little over a year ago plus new flattop stove dishwasher microwave & water heater.. 3 bedroom 2 full bath wit jacuzzi tub & shower in master bedroom wit mirrors around the tub |
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| Posted by: K. Brost in Riverton, WY. | Posted: July 6th, 2018 02:07PM |
| Size: 16x76 | Manufacturer: Skyline |
3 bedroom, 2 full baths, central a/c, new hot water heater, fairly new 10'x8' covered deck, fairly new 10'x9' gable steel lawn shed, updated carpet, appliances, fixtures. |
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| Posted by: James Myrick in RICHTON, MS. | Posted: June 22nd, 2018 05:06PM |
| Size: 16x80 | Manufacturer: |
How much is a 1996 16x80 worth. Needs a little work but liveable. |
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| Posted by: Stephanie noel in Dekalb, IL. | Posted: June 14th, 2018 06:06PM |
| Size: 20x50 | Manufacturer: Carrolton |
Wanting to know cost needs work, needs carpeting,kitchen floors bathroom floors. In a few years will need new a.c. and heating, also needs new roof |
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| Posted by: Julie shoaf in laporte, IN. | Posted: June 2nd, 2018 03:06PM |
I am wanting to sell my 2 bedroom 1 bathroom trailer. We have remodeled the kitchen and also the living room brand new carpet |
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| Posted by: Shawn C in Ocean View, PA. | Posted: May 31st, 2018 09:05AM |
| Size: 398 SF | Manufacturer: Dutch Park |
Land is leased.
Classic Series 700 -787
2010 |
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| Posted by: Jewels in broomsfield, CO. | Posted: May 21st, 2018 03:05PM |
| Size: 1152 sq ft | Manufacturer: skyline |
1983 double wide 3 bdrm 2 ba |
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| Posted by: Joshua Smith in London, KY. | Posted: April 21st, 2018 01:04PM |
| Size: 28×50 | Manufacturer: Four seasons housing |
3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.. Heating and aircondintion.. |
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| Posted by: P in Lake charles, LA. | Posted: April 2nd, 2018 09:04AM |
| Size: 16x60 | Manufacturer: Clayton |
Mobile home has a two year old ac and an awning and shed wondering what was the value of the home all appliances included some furniture |
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| Posted by: 1997 14×70 4bdrm in Clinton, ME. | Posted: March 22nd, 2018 01:03PM |
| Size: 14×70 | Manufacturer: Skyline |
I am in the process of trying to buy a mobIle home. It is a 1997 4bdrm, 1 bath single wide with aluminum siding, siding on back outside of home has fire damage (trailer caught fire a few years ago), old furnace but works, carpets need to be replace, hole in floor near washer(water damage from water overflow into house due to freezing pipes). Surround on bathtub but tiles behind are falling causing mildew, wood work on doorways need to be fixed, black mold underneath bathroom sink vanity,tile floors and bathroom needs replacement. Other than that 1 broken window, no screens, need paint and kitchen cabinets. Just trying to find out what it is worth |
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| Posted by: Lana Nelson in PITKIN, LA. | Posted: March 13th, 2018 01:03PM |
| Size: 16x80 | Manufacturer: |
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| Posted by: Jeremy Lohmeyer in Quincy, IL. | Posted: March 8th, 2018 09:03AM |
| Size: 14x60 | Manufacturer: Fleetwood |
This is 1991 that's clean and kept up. Put a new a/c in recently and has a small shed for storage. Also a carport attached. |
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| Posted by: Almas in Kountze, TX. | Posted: March 7th, 2018 02:03PM |
| Size: 20x80 | Manufacturer: |
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| Posted by: Lauren Roth Wood in Candler, NC. | Posted: March 5th, 2018 07:03PM |
| Size: 14x76 | Manufacturer: Fleetwood |
I bought it brand new in 2007. I have replace the carpets with perfo flooring and the paint is updated. |
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| Posted by: cynthia bishop in Fort Edward, NY. | Posted: February 13th, 2018 01:02PM |
| Size: 14x70 | Manufacturer: Hollyhome |
2 beds, 1 bath, hardwood floors, quarts counter tops, 12x16 shed |
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| Posted by: Judykowens in Medford, OR. | Posted: February 6th, 2018 02:02PM |
| Size: Triple | Manufacturer: Golden state |
We have completely remodeled this home. Husband paralyzed in 2011. All hardwood floors, high end ada master bath. (All tiled) very beautiful home. Triple wide. All new kitchen except cabinets. 2600 Sq ft. 2 decks. Double wide car port surrounded by trees. New carpet in very large guest bedroom with large closets. . 2 1/2 bath. Lots of storage. |
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External Resources: |
- www.census.gov/const/www/mhsindex.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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