The 10 Best Small Mobile Homes

Introduction

A small mobile home is an excellent way to take the next step to homeownership. Whether it’s your primary residence or a second home, finding the right small mobile home for your needs can add to your quality of life. However, there is a huge number of choices available, which makes it difficult to sort through. Luckily, we’ve assembled a resource to help you narrow down your selection. 

Read on to discover the ten best small mobile homes for your next purchase. The homes on this list have a lot to offer, including a reasonable price and free delivery. They are all single wide homes, to keep them in the small category, but they range from one to three bedrooms to help meet your family’s needs. 

Related: What is the Difference Between a Mobile Home, Manufactured Home, Trailer, and RV? 

Mossberg

The Mossberg is a great choice for a single resident or couple. It sports one bedroom and one bath, with a carefully designed floorplan to maximize functional space while adapting for aesthetic concerns. It’s a 12 foot by 44-foot rectangular format manufactured home with a total square footage of 528. At one end of the building resides the spacious master bedroom, measuring at nine feet seven inches by eleven feet. There is also a wealth of available options, including the possibility of a covered porch addition at the end opposite the bedroom. Enjoy your new home, both inside and out, when you experience the Mossberg. 

Essex

If you’re in the market for a truly petite option, The Essex may be the right choice for you. This cozy one-bedroom home offers one bed and one bath in a 384 square foot living space. Its total measurements are twelve feet by thirty-two feet, making it a little wider than many single-wide manufactured homes. It features entertainment cabinets in both the master bedroom and the living room and cathedral ceilings throughout. The open floorplan gives an impression of spaciousness, making this home inviting and comfortable. The wood-paneled siding gives it a rustic feel, completing its identity as a pleasant country home. 

Yale

The Yale home is an excellent choice for a small family. This two-bedroom, one-bathroom single-wide manufactured home offers space and comfort. It totals 765 square feet and measures 14 feet wide by 56 feet long. The 14-foot width creates a comfortable passage through the open floorplan and passage to the master bedroom. Wood finish cabinets give the kitchen a homey charm. The Yale is also highly customizable, with options ranging from different countertops to colorful shutters and more. 

Copper

The Copper is another exciting two-bedroom option for your next homestead. With ample floor space and an open floorplan, it offers plenty of room for you and your family in a compact size. Copper is 624 square feet and twelve feet wide by 52 feet long. The master bedroom is a generous nine feet three inches by eleven feet with a separate closet. The second bedroom is slightly larger at nine feet, eight inches by eleven feet. The Copper is an excellent selection for your new home. 

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Jackson

The Jackson provides a spacious option with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This space has been carefully designed to maximize efficiency, giving it a simultaneous feeling of size and warmth. It totals 820 square feet. Its overall dimensions are 14 feet by 60 feet. It offers an exceptionally generous master bedroom of 11 feet 2 inches by 13 feet with an ensuite master bath. The second bath is adjacent to the smaller second bedroom. The Jackson includes a stove, a fridge, and a furnace. 

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Carnival

The Carnival truly is a celebration. The 902 square foot mobile home is 14 feet wide by 66 feet long and boasts three bedrooms and two baths. Each room is sensibly proportioned to give the residents a feeling of comfort in this lengthy single wide. It features peaked ceilings and an open floorplan, providing a feeling of ample space and luxury. Both bathrooms are full baths with bathtubs. The Carnival is an excellent home for a family to enjoy together. 

Rusty

Another spacious single-wide home, the Rusty, is a two-bedroom, two-bath structure with room to spare. The combined living and dining area creates a flexible, practical public space. The unit is capped with a large bedroom at each end, one with an ensuite bath. The bedrooms are 10 feet 7 inches by 11 feet and 10 feet 3 inches by 11 feet, leaving plenty of room for comfort in this manufactured home’s sleeping quarters. The kitchen is open to the living area, making it excellent for socialization. 

Galvanize

The Galvanize is a warm, welcoming, spacious three-bedroom mobile home ideal for a family moving into their first residence. The bedrooms are generous and accompanied by two full baths. There’s even an optional expanded layout for the master bath, should you desire it. The open living area provides a combination of practicality and comfort with easy access to the kitchen. The Galvanize is 864 square feet and measures 12 feet wide by 72 feet long, providing plenty of comfortable space for you and your family. 

Gambler

The Gambler is ideal for the family who likes to keep private and public areas separate. Both bedrooms reside on a single end of the trailer, establishing a family wing, while the public areas (living room, dining, and kitchen) are on the other end. The imaginative layout of this mobile home provides large areas in both bedrooms and the living, allowing for suitable amounts of space no matter where you are in the trailer. The total dimensions, at 832 square feet, are 16 feet wide by 52 feet long. 

Montezuma

The Montezuma is a truly deluxe single-wide mobile home. It features three large bedrooms and a spacious living room. The dining area adjoins the kitchen utilizing an open plan. There are two full baths with bathtubs for a relaxing moment for yourself. The largest unit on this list, the Montezuma, is 1,039 square feet, measuring 14 feet wide and 76 feet long. It offers comfortable spaces in a practical layout suitable for a family or people requiring work or office space. 

Related: Designing the Perfect Manufactured Home Floorplan

What is the Smallest Mobile Home You Can Buy?

The smallest single-wide mobile home is about 14 ft wide x 40 ft long. These homes can easily be towed to your location as a single unit. At Home Nation, we offer an extensive inventory of high-quality small single-wide mobile homes that are new and pre-owned.

Are Small Mobile Homes Energy-Efficient?

Yes. HUD code regulations require that new mobile homes of any size meet energy-efficiency requirements. And when you buy small mobile homes that are Energy-Star certified, these homes are made with less waste under stricter regulations to provide the lowest energy consumption.

Are Small Mobile Homes Built of Lower Quality Materials?

No. Just because the home is small or prefabricated doesn’t mean it was made with lower-quality materials. Most mobile home builders use the same quality materials as traditional homes.

That said, it is important to research the builder. Not all builders provide the same quality of work. You’ll want to choose a builder with high safety and quality standards. At Home Nation, our single-wide mobile homes are made with high-quality materials for the durability and longevity of the home.

How Long Do Small Mobile Homes Usually Last?

Because of HUD regulations, even the smallest mobile home is subject to government compliance on building quality and safety. This means that new mobile homes have an average lifespan of 30 to 55 years.

The quality of the builder and the building materials will largely determine the durability and longevity of your small mobile home. The weather and climate of your location also factor into the longevity of your mobile home.

Which is Better: Tiny Home or Mobile Home?

When it comes to the smallest mobile homes, people often confuse tiny homes with mobile homes. A few key differences make mobile homes a better long-term living solution.

The main difference between a tiny home and a mobile home is its size. Tiny homes range from 100 - 400 square feet, whereas a small mobile home ranges between 600-1300 square feet. You get considerably more square footage from the smallest mobile home, which offers space for more utility.

Another key difference is government regulation. Because mobile homes are slightly larger, they comply with goverment codes for safety and construction. Tiny homes don’t fit this category and are not regulated for safety or durability.

Is a Tiny House Cheaper than a Small Mobile Home?

While a tiny house is cheaper to buy than a small mobile home, you pay more per square footage. Tiny homes cost about $45,000 but range in size from 100-400 sq ft. So you pay about $300 per square foot.

A small mobile home costs about $100K-$128K but ranges between 600 square feet and 1400 square feet. The price per square footage is around $150, half the cost of a tiny home. So unless you love the smaller space, a small mobile home is the more affordable option.

Want to buy a small single-wide mobile home? Contact us to learn more about our single-wide options or pre-owned mobile homes.

Conclusion

With thousands of mobile homes to choose from, it can be tricky to find the right fit for you and your family. Luckily, there are smart, efficient, and comfortable options for families of all sizes. The units on this list represent ten of the best available homes. Hopefully, it helps you to define the new property you and your family are looking for. 

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