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How Much Does a Mobile Home Cost?
 
average costSingle-Wide Average: $37,100high costDouble-wide Average: $73,600
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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

Typical costs:

  • 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] .
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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).
Discounts:
  • 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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Single mobile home
Amount: $59,000.00
Posted by: Lenora L in Flagstaff, AZ.Posted: March 3rd, 2019 10:03PM
Size: 16x64Manufacturer: Cavco
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How much is this worth?
Amount: $10,000.00
Posted by: Scraven 76 in Hendersonville, NC.Posted: March 1st, 2019 06:03PM
Size: 14×80Manufacturer: Oakwood
Decent condition. Not bought yet but soon. Just wanna make sure that I'm not getting ripped off.
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How much is my Mobile Home worth
Amount: $1,000.00
Posted by: Tami Marie Scott in Apache Junction, AZ.Posted: February 25th, 2019 12:02PM
Size: 14×80. 1970. 2bed 2 bathManufacturer: Ranad
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How much is my mobile home worth?
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Buranda Ledford in Dalton, GA.Posted: February 10th, 2019 07:02PM
Size: Single wide not sure on exact measuremenManufacturer: 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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1980 double wide
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Firk in Green Bay, WI.Posted: February 7th, 2019 11:02AM
Size: Double wideManufacturer: Rollman
Looking for value of 1980 Rollman double wide with addition. 4 bedroom, fireplace, deck, nice condition
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Mobile home moved an setup
Amount: $1,500.00
Posted by: Tee Stroud in Weston, WV.Posted: January 28th, 2019 03:01PM
Size: 14*52Manufacturer:
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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1977 colonnade on 0.67 lot
Amount: $40,000.00
Posted by: [email protected] in Bad axe, MI.Posted: January 27th, 2019 08:01PM
Size: Double wideManufacturer: 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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Thinking about buying a property that has a used Single Wide Mobile Home on it.
Amount: $54,900.00
Posted by: Mark Cordell in Corbin, KY.Posted: January 7th, 2019 03:01AM
Size: 1152 sq ftManufacturer: 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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How much for 1991 Palm Harbor mobile home
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: a user in Athens, AL.Posted: January 6th, 2019 10:01AM
Size: 28 x 72Manufacturer: Palm Harbor
4 bedroom, 2.5 bath.
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Good asking price?
Amount: $70,000.00
Posted by: Brittney Garrison in Somerville, AL.Posted: December 1st, 2018 05:12PM
Size: 16x76Manufacturer: Clayton
Built in 2017. 3 bedroom. 2 bath. No repairs needed.
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How much is my mobile home worth?
Amount: $40,000.00
Posted by: Connie Parker in Barnes City, IA.Posted: October 26th, 2018 05:10PM
Size: 16×72Manufacturer: 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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Need to know the value.
Amount: $30,000.00
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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Single wide
Amount: $30,000.00
Posted by: Jessica Skinner in Dothan, AL.Posted: October 18th, 2018 05:10PM
Size: 14×70Manufacturer: Legacy homes
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Buying a house, Wanting to sell
Amount: $8,000.00
Posted by: Karen C. in Denham Springs, LA.Posted: October 18th, 2018 10:10AM
Size: 16 X 80Manufacturer:
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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2003 skyline
Amount: $8,000.00
Posted by: Christopher E Carter in Vermilion, OH.Posted: October 12th, 2018 01:10PM
Size: 16x80Manufacturer: Skyline
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How much can I get for my mobile home
Amount: $5,000.00
Posted by: Maigan Whaley in New Bern, NC.Posted: September 24th, 2018 09:09PM
Size: 14x26Manufacturer: Fleetwood
Needs a lot of repairs, floors walls insulation.
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doublewide mobile
Amount: $58,000.00
Posted by: karen jackson in bellevue, TX.Posted: September 21st, 2018 08:09AM
Size: 14x80Manufacturer: solitare
needs to be moved property sold
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What is it worth
Amount: $21,000.00
Posted by: Louise Mcdaniel in Demopolis, AL.Posted: September 21st, 2018 08:09AM
Size: 16 x 80Manufacturer: buccaneer
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What is it worth
Amount: $7,000.00
Posted by: Tammy Hedgecorth in Wappapello, MO.Posted: September 13th, 2018 12:09PM
Size: 16-80Manufacturer: 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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Worth
Amount: $20,000.00
Posted by: Jo W Cabler in Guntown, MS.Posted: August 15th, 2018 11:08AM
Size: 14 x 50Manufacturer: Clayton
1 bdrm 1 bath front porch. Need to know if the home is worth 20k
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Single wide mobile home
Amount: $35,588.82
Posted by: Booda#46 in Stillmore, GA.Posted: July 29th, 2018 06:07PM
Size: 16x80Manufacturer: 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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1990 Doublewide Champion Mobile home
Amount: $55,000.00
Posted by: Louis Smith in Gardnerville, NV.Posted: July 27th, 2018 01:07PM
Size: 1680 sq ftManufacturer: 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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How much is my double wide worth
Amount: $19,000.00
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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How much is my mobile home worth
Amount: $28,000.00
Posted by: Dejuan Clemons in Morrilton, AR.Posted: July 15th, 2018 07:07PM
Size: 16/80Manufacturer: 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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Value
Amount: $35,000.00
Posted by: K. Brost in Riverton, WY.Posted: July 6th, 2018 02:07PM
Size: 16x76Manufacturer: 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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Value
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: James Myrick in RICHTON, MS.Posted: June 22nd, 2018 05:06PM
Size: 16x80Manufacturer:
How much is a 1996 16x80 worth. Needs a little work but liveable.
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Resale price
Amount: $8,000.00
Posted by: Stephanie noel in Dekalb, IL.Posted: June 14th, 2018 06:06PM
Size: 20x50Manufacturer: 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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Wanting to sell my 2 bedroom 1 bathroom trailer
Amount: $23,000.00
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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How much is current value
Amount: $43,000.00
Posted by: Shawn C in Ocean View, PA.Posted: May 31st, 2018 09:05AM
Size: 398 SFManufacturer: Dutch Park
Land is leased.
Classic Series 700 -787
2010
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How much is my 1983 skyline double wide 3 bdrm 2 ba mobile home worth
Amount: $32,000.00
Posted by: Jewels in broomsfield, CO.Posted: May 21st, 2018 03:05PM
Size: 1152 sq ftManufacturer: skyline
1983 double wide 3 bdrm 2 ba
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How much is my home worth
Amount: $0.00
Posted by: Joshua Smith in London, KY.Posted: April 21st, 2018 01:04PM
Size: 28×50Manufacturer: Four seasons housing
3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.. Heating and aircondintion..
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2009 mobile home
Amount: $29,000.00
Posted by: P in Lake charles, LA.Posted: April 2nd, 2018 09:04AM
Size: 16x60Manufacturer: 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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Value
Amount: $12,000.00
Posted by: 1997 14×70 4bdrm in Clinton, ME.Posted: March 22nd, 2018 01:03PM
Size: 14×70Manufacturer: 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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How much is my mobile home wirth
Amount: $10,000.00
Posted by: Lana Nelson in PITKIN, LA.Posted: March 13th, 2018 01:03PM
Size: 16x80Manufacturer:
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Home value
Amount: $16,000.00
Posted by: Jeremy Lohmeyer in Quincy, IL.Posted: March 8th, 2018 09:03AM
Size: 14x60Manufacturer: 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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