Prefab Home Prices: How Much Does an Expandable Container Home Cost?

Prefab home pricing is one of the first questions every buyer asks — and one of the hardest to answer with a single number, because the final cost depends on the model, layout, and where the home is being delivered. Here is the honest picture for Prefabia expandable container homes in the USA.

The short answer: current Prefabia models list between roughly $16,000 and $33,000 for the home itself, depending on size and layout, before delivery. Delivery is quoted separately by ZIP code, and site preparation on your land is arranged on your side.

Prefab Home Prices by Size

20ft Expandable Homes — from around $16,000

Our compact range, popular as ADUs, guest houses, offices, and starter homes. As examples from current listings, the MOB Melba 20ft is listed at $16,000–$19,000 and the MOB Azure 20ft at $17,000–$19,800, depending on layout and shipping destination. Browse all 20ft homes.

30ft Expandable Homes — from around $25,000

The mid-size range for comfortable full-time living and rentals. Current listings include the MOB Olive 30ft at $25,000–$27,800 and the MOB Cedar 30ft at $25,000–$29,000. Browse all 30ft homes.

40ft Expandable Homes — from around $27,900

Family-size homes with multi-bedroom layout options. Examples from current listings: the MOB Ivory 40ft at $27,900–$30,000 and the Porch Glaze 40ft with built-in porch at $29,000–$32,000. Browse all 40ft homes.

Prices above are taken from current Prefabia model listings and can change; the exact price for your configuration and location is confirmed in your quote.

What Affects the Price of a Prefab Home

Size. The single biggest factor — a 40ft family home costs more than a 20ft ADU, but often less per square foot of living space.

Layout and rooms. Within each size, the price range reflects layout options — how the sleeping, living, kitchen, and bathroom space is configured.

Kitchen and bathroom configuration. All models include kitchen and bathroom areas fitted at the factory; the specific configuration and finishes affect where a model sits in its range.

Materials and upgrades. Finishes and optional upgrades vary by model — each product page lists the materials and specification for that home.

Delivery. Shipping a home across the country is a real cost that depends on your distance and access, which is why we quote delivery by ZIP code instead of hiding it in the sticker price.

Costs to Budget Beyond the Home Itself

To plan a realistic total budget, account for the things every prefab buyer arranges on their side: land (if you do not already own it), local permits where required, site preparation to give the home a level, accessible base, utility connections (water, sewer or septic, electricity), and delivery to your property. These vary too much by location for anyone to quote honestly without your details — which is exactly what the quote process is for.

How to Get an Accurate Delivered Price

Send us the model you are interested in and your ZIP code through the quote form. You will receive the delivered price for your location, the floor plan, and the full specification sheet — no obligation. If you are still choosing a model, start with our guide to expandable container homes or browse the full catalog.

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