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usnelsonon Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California

Was the office considered an ADU?

usnelsonon Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California

We went with the HO3 (2b/2b 960 SQFT) due to the site. Cost per SQFT is tricky as it depends on what you include in the calculation. Overall less than a stick build.

Overall the price you see on the website is the price for the unit. You need to factor in delivery, upgrades, installation and site design).

As mentioned, it wasn't a cheaper option, but rather a better investment with the quick build and quality control. Our total for the build (with land) was still a savings compare to what is available in our local market.

usnelsonon Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California

What surprised me the most was the fees that just piled on. I knew the land, labor and materials costs.

Just the sewer (the capacity only, no work done) was $11k. Then add on the park and school fees which both were over $10k. No wonder it a builder has to build something over 2000 SQFT to make it pencil out.

usnelsonon Factory-built housing hasn't taken off in California

I completed our modular home/factory built [Honomobo] single family home last year in CA. Over all it was worth it. The whole process took a year. It only took four hours to land and install on-site with a crane. The uphill battle was convincing my local city that it was viable, up to code and possible.

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