One of the hottest trends in sustainable living is shipping container houses, where an ordinary shipping container gets repurposed into a livable space.
They’re stylish, unique, one-of-a-kind homes that anyone can have-including you!
Maybe you’ve even thought of building one of your own, only to stop when you realized you have no idea how much it would financially set you back.
Don’t worry though. If you’re wondering how much shipping container homes cost, keep reading for our breakdown of a shipping container house.
The Base Cost of a Shipping Container
Let’s talk about the initial shipping container costs. Shipping containers come in two basic sizes: 20 and 40 feet containers.
So how much is a shipping container?
The cost of a container will depend on the size. Smaller containers generally run from $2,000 to $3,000. Larger containers can run up to $6,000. Keep in mind this is the cost per one container.
Shipping Costs
The cost of purchasing a container only includes the price of purchasing it. You then need to transport it to your location. Container shipping costs vary depending on the route, distance, time of year, and the size and number of containers being shipped.
Land Costs
If you don’t already have a place for your new home, you need to factor in the costs of acquiring land. You should also consider ongoing costs like property taxes.
Property taxes are calculated based on the value of both the land and any buildings on it and will vary depending on the state, county, and city where your property is located.
Finishing Costs
Then there’s the cost of finishing the home. That includes many different items and areas of specialty, both inside and outside of the home.
Your new home will need siding, flooring, plumbing, electrical, windows, doors, insulation-in other words, it will need almost everything that a traditional house needs.
Buy Prebuilt
Not interested in building your own home? Consider a prebuilt shipping container home.
A few different companies offer prebuilt solutions. Some will even customize your home for you. That simplifies the process a lot, but you may still need to hire someone to finish your plumbing and electrical work, along with paying the usual permits that may be required to build in your area.
So What Do Shipping Container Homes Cost?
So what do shipping container homes cost?
There are a lot of costs to consider when evaluating a shipping container as your home, but they are generally cheaper than a traditional home. Of course, there are exceptions, and you can spend well into six digits for a high-end container home if you so choose. But it’s definitely possible to get a shipping container home for well under $100,000 and use it as either your vacation home or permanent abode.
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