With the very real and growing trend of people
looking to skip past the ‘traditional’ home-buying route, container homes have gained popularity
in recent years. They’re shippable and give you the tiny-home experience, sometimes
on a slightly more customizable scale. Today, we will look at five of the best
container homes that Amazon can provide you. Amazon sells everything from books to intelligent
devices, but they even can sell you a home. It might not be massive, but tiny houses have
become the new hot thing - giving people all over a unique opportunity at home ownership
that they might have thought was impossible. Links to the items mentioned are
in the description box below. So sit tight, make sure you’re
subscribed, and let’s get into it! 1. Allwood Arlanda XL | 227 SQFT Studio Cabin
Garden House Kit, $17,380 - Depending on the space you need and what you’re looking for,
the Allwood Arlanda XL might be the stylish, unique option of your dreams. Though it may
be more suitable as a home office option, it’s also perfect for a single person,
with a few adjustments. Although, it doesn’t come pre-furnished or outfitted with
plumbing. The right DIY-er can make a small home out of the space. With plenty of natural light,
you’d probably forget this is even a container home - the inside floor area is just 193 sq ft, so
if you’re looking to live tiny, look no further. They boast that it should take only 3-5 days
to assemble, making it an excellent option for people looking to get in there on a budget
- only $17,380 for this tiny little home… and free shipping, too! All the benefits
of amazon, without the sticker shock.
Pros
- It’s a tiny home with small footprint - Large windows giving it plenty of light
- Easy assembly - Eligible for free shipping
- Lower up-front cost Cons
- It will need adjustments for a kitchenette and bathroom
- The small space maybe limiting - It’s not fully insulated, and will need add-ons 2. MODS 40-foot Tiny Home, $33,500 - If you’re
looking to go genuinely tiny with your home, just the bare essentials with some modern
feel on the inside, then the MODS 40-foot Tiny Home is a great option. For around $33,000,
you’re purchasing a furnished tiny home fabricated from a new shipping container.
This includes a bedroom, shower, toilet, sink, kitchenette, and living area. Double patio
doors make it feel more luxe than the description implies. With a bottom sewer connection,
accessible side water, and electrical connections, it’s the easiest DIY experience you could
find just about anywhere! Living tiny is all about shrinking your footstep, and nothing
is better than this tiny little home!
Pros
- It’s a tiny home, with small footprint
- It’s fully insulated - And it’s also Pre-furnished
with furniture and appliances Cons
- Not eligible for Prime Shipping - It’s 40-foot - much smaller than other models
- New shipping container, not recycled - Limited lighting, though
windows have been added
3. Prefabricated Modular Container House 20 ECO
Tiny Home Residential Ready to Live Housing, $29,000 - If you’re looking for
something unique but still mostly ready to live in - this fantastic container
home comes with weather and safety in mind. What you give up in living space is negligible,
next to weather-and-storm resistant construction. Rest easy knowing Modular USA has your needs and
safety in mind for those who live with incumbent weather and dangerous temperatures. Built with
Alloy steel and hurricane-resistant windows, you won’t need to worry yourself with your new
home blowing away. The space might be small, but the back doors open up, giving you a unique
ability to throw the rear doors open and let in some fresh air or exist outside when the
conditions allow it. Perfect for couple who doesn’t mind roughing it - without making much of
an impact on the environment, in the meantime!
Pros
- Tiny home, small footprint - Weatherproof, leakproof
- No additional foundation needed - Created with Extreme
conditions and weather in mind - Hurricane proof windows
for added personal safety Cons
- Not fully furnished - Limited with small Living space of 20ft
- Slow shipping of 3-5 week 4. 20ft/40ft expandable container house With
Solar Energy, $36,800 - If you’re looking to take up the smallest space possible and even
possibly live off-grid for a bit, this expandable container house might be right up your alley.
Made from a galvanized light steel frame, it can expand from 20 to 40 feet, making it a perfectly
adjustable tiny home suitable for a single person. It’s outfitted with plumbing and its own solar
power system - making your footprint as small as possible for a good value. Reminiscent of an RV
or manufactured home, it does the same with a fair amount of style - as well as a sturdy body, giving
you a good amount of safety. If you’re looking for an environmentally-friendly way to live as with
nature as possible, this is the home for you.
Pros
- RV Style will be familiar and easy to work with - Great for a DIY-er
- Plumbing hook ups ready - Solar power set up
- And plenty of lighting Cons
- Small space may limit some - Not Eligible for Free Shipping
- Higher up-front cost
5. Container Home / Tiny House - Prefabricated,
Furnished, Brand New, Custom Home, $46,950 - At one of the higher costs, this tiny home will
allow you to feel like you’re part of society, not having to give anything up in exchange.
Not only is your house still small, with its own itty-bitty footprint, but it’s also stackable
for families who may need some extra space or have a family. Stainless steel sinks, french doors,
appliances, vanity, closets, sleek cabinetry, and so much more - in just 4-6 weeks, you’ll
have a home ready to live in! Pre-fabricated, pre-furnished, you’ll be able to customize it to
exactly what you need - with plumbing, electrical, and so much more already baked into the cost.
You can’t entirely escape the shipping container feel - but for some, it’s a conversation piece,
and once you step inside, you’d never even know!
Pros
- Tiny home, small footprint - Large windows giving it plenty of light
- Easy assembly - $5 shipping
- Lower up-front cost - And it’s fully decked-out with
appliances, furniture, and modern amenities Cons
- High Up-front Cost - Long shipping time
- Shipping container exterior may cause issues
if you live in a HOA area Tiny and container home living is just that -
a lifestyle. If you’re choosing to shrink your footstep, make slightly more mindful choices, and
be a little closer to nature - then a container home might aid you in that option. Luckily,
Amazon has put these unique options in your hands, sometimes within 3-5 business days.
The convenience of online shopping has never been so beneficial, and you, as a to-be
homeowner, stand so much more to gain than ever. Do you live in a container home? Did we miss
a fantastic find on Amazon that you know of? Let us know down below in the comments! If you
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