Why Buying a Single Wide Mobile Home Makes Sense in Texas
If you want to buy single wide, you’re looking at one of the most affordable paths to homeownership in Texas. Here’s a quick overview:
Quick Answer: Should You Buy a Single Wide?
- Price Range: $15,700 to $86,400 average (up to 60% cheaper than site-built homes)
- Best For: Budget-conscious buyers, first-time homeowners, and small families
- Key Benefits: Fast purchase process (around 30 days), lower maintenance, and customizable designs
- What You Get: 1-4 bedrooms, 400-1,200 sq ft, with modern features like vaulted ceilings and full appliances
- Financing: Chattel loans, FHA, VA, and traditional mortgages are available
Feeling discouraged by home prices in areas like San Antonio? With traditional homes starting around $250,000, single wide mobile homes change the math. They offer real homeownership at prices that make sense for working families throughout our Texas service areas.
These aren’t the trailers of the past. Today’s manufactured homes meet strict HUD standards for quality and safety. Modern single wides come with energy-efficient windows, spacious kitchens, and walk-in closets, proving just as comfortable and stylish as traditional construction.
The question isn’t about quality anymore; it’s about fit. Today’s manufactured homes are built with precision in climate-controlled factories. This guide will help you determine if this housing option fits your goals, covering everything from pricing and financing to shopping tips for the San Antonio and greater Texas market. While we specialize in selling and setting up your new home, please note that we do not sell land or offer land development services.
The Complete Guide to Buy Single Wide Homes in Texas
Single Wide vs. Double Wide: Making the Right Choice
When you decide to buy single wide, you’ll need to choose between a single-wide or double-wide home. The differences go beyond size to include construction, layout, and placement flexibility.
A single-wide mobile home is built and transported as one complete unit. It’s typically narrower, ranging from 14 to 18 feet wide, with a square footage between 400 and 1,200 sq. ft. In contrast, a double-wide is built in two sections that are joined on-site, allowing for a wider floor plan often exceeding 2,000 sq. ft.
The most significant difference is the price. The average single-wide costs around $86,400, while a double-wide averages $158,600. This makes single-wides a much more affordable entry into homeownership for our customers in San Antonio, Von Ormy, and across Texas. Their narrower profile also allows them to fit on smaller or more challenging lots, increasing your land options.
If affordability, efficiency, and placement flexibility are your priorities, a single-wide is an ideal choice. For a deeper comparison, see our guide: Which Mobile Home is Perfect for Me: Single Wide or Double Wide?
What to Expect: Features, Quality, and Construction
When you buy single wide from our locations in San Antonio or Von Ormy, you’re investing in a home built to modern standards. Forget outdated stereotypes; today’s manufactured homes from Manufactured Housing Consultants offer quality, durability, and comfort.
Our homes are built in climate-controlled factories, avoiding weather delays and ensuring precision. All manufactured homes must adhere to the federal HUD Code, which governs everything from construction and fire safety to energy efficiency, ensuring a high standard of quality.
Modern single-wides available through our dealership come packed with features that rival traditional homes:
- Open-concept living spaces: Creating a spacious and inviting atmosphere.
- Energy-efficient windows and insulation: Designed to keep utility bills low.
- Modern kitchens: Expect full-size appliances, wood cabinetry, and even kitchen islands.
- Comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms: Layouts range from 1-bed, 1-bath to 4-bed, 2-bath models, many with master suites and walk-in closets.
- Customization options: Choose your flooring, countertops, and cabinet styles to make the home your own.
- Solid Construction: Built with robust materials like 2×4 exterior walls and 2×6 floor joists for structural integrity.
To see the variety of layouts, explore our Mobile Home Layouts. The combination of features and quality construction means you’re getting a home with long-term value.
The Smart Buyer’s Checklist for When You Buy a Single Wide
Deciding to buy single wide is easier with a clear checklist. At Manufactured Housing Consultants, we guide customers in San Antonio and Von Ormy through every step.
1. New vs. Pre-Owned: We offer new homes with the latest designs and warranties, as well as quality-checked pre-owned homes that provide an even more attractive entry price, some as low as $15,700.
2. Benefits of a Dealer: Choosing a reputable dealer like us offers warranties, financing assistance, and coordination of transportation and setup—a complex process to manage on your own.
3. Site and Land: Your site must be prepared with a level base and utility connections. While we coordinate the delivery and setup of the home, it’s important to note that site preparation, such as grading the land or installing a septic system, is a service we do not offer and must be handled by the landowner or a separate contractor. You can place your home on land you own or in a manufactured home community. For land ideas, you might find our resource on Mobile Homes with Land for Sale By Owner helpful.
4. Transportation and Setup: This specialized process is handled by professionals. Delivery costs in Texas typically range from $700 to $3,500. Installation, which includes positioning the home, securing it, and connecting utilities, can range from $7,000 to $47,000. We coordinate these services for our customers in San Antonio and statewide to make it seamless for you.
Understanding these factors ensures a smooth journey. For more details, read our guide: Need to Know Before Buy a Mobile Home.
Decoding the Dollars: Pricing and Ongoing Costs
Understanding the finances is key when you buy single wide. The affordability of these homes is a major advantage in the Texas market.
1. Price Range in Texas: New single-wide homes average around $86,400, but we offer models starting as low as $39,999. This makes homeownership accessible, with many options available in our Mobile Homes for Sale Under $50,000 category.
2. Factors Affecting Price: The final cost depends on size, features, custom finishes, and whether the home is new or pre-owned.
3. Ongoing Costs: Budget for more than the purchase price:
- Lot Rent: If in a community, expect $400-$700 per month. Please note, we do not own or operate mobile home communities, so lot leasing is a separate agreement.
- Property Taxes: Paid on owned land or included in park fees. As with any real estate, property taxes are the responsibility of the homeowner and are not a service we manage.
- Insurance: Premiums typically range from $50 to $100 per month.
- Utilities: Average $150 to $250 per month for electricity, water, etc.
- Maintenance: Budget $50 to $100 per month for routine upkeep.
4. Resale Value: While manufactured homes may not appreciate like site-built homes, they provide an best economic entry into real estate. A well-maintained home in a good location with modern upgrades will always have a better resale value.
Securing Your Home: Financing and Legal Steps to Buy a Single Wide
Financing a single-wide is simpler than you think. At Manufactured Housing Consultants, we specialize in helping Texas customers find the right financing.
1. Financing Options:
- Chattel Loans: The most common option for homes on leased land, treating the home as personal property. Requires a 10-20% down payment.
- Traditional Mortgages: An option if you own the land and permanently affix the home. Often have lower interest rates.
- FHA & VA Loans: Government-backed loans with benefits like low down payments (FHA) or no down payment for eligible veterans (VA).
A minimum credit score of 620 is recommended, but some lenders accept scores as low as 580. While Manufactured Housing Consultants is not a direct lender, our team can help you explore options on our Mobile Home Financing page.
2. Legal Requirements: We guide you through the necessary paperwork, including the Bill of Sale and Title Transfer. We also help you steer local Texas zoning laws and permitting for placement, foundation, and utility connections to ensure your site is compliant.
3. Government Programs: Federal programs like FHA and VA loans are excellent resources. We stay updated on any programs that can benefit our Texas buyers.
To get a sense of the market in our San Antonio service area, you can explore our available homes directly on our website. Our goal is to make your path to homeownership clear and stress-free.
Your Path to Ownership
The Final Steps: From Dealer to Dream Home
You’ve done the research and are ready to turn your dream of homeownership into reality. At Manufactured Housing Consultants, we’ve guided hundreds of Texas families through these final steps, and we’re here to ensure your experience is just as smooth.
1. Negotiating the Price:
We are committed to offering the guaranteed lowest prices on manufactured homes in Texas. We provide upfront, transparent pricing, but we also understand that every buyer’s situation is unique. Our team is here to help you find a home that works for your life and finances. For more tips, check out our guide: Buying a Mobile Home: Negotiate Your Best Deal.
2. The Final Walkthrough:
Before you sign, we’ll schedule a final walkthrough of your single-wide home. This is your opportunity to ensure every feature you selected is present and that the home is in pristine condition. We want you to be 100% confident and excited when you buy single wide from us.
3. The Closing Process:
Closing is straightforward with our team. We’ll walk you through each document—the bill of sale, title transfer, and financing agreements—explaining everything in plain English. We typically finalize purchases in about 30 days, much faster than the 60+ days for a site-built home, so you can move in sooner.
4. Delivery and Setup:
Once the paperwork is complete, we coordinate professional transportation and installation anywhere in Texas, including our primary service areas of San Antonio and Von Ormy. Our team handles the logistics of safely transporting your home, leveling it on its foundation, and connecting all utilities. You don’t have to worry about coordinating contractors; we’ve got it covered. It is important for new homeowners to know that ongoing services like landscaping, home repairs, or long-term maintenance plans are not part of our sales package and are the homeowner’s responsibility.
Why Manufactured Housing Consultants?
We are your partner through this entire journey. We offer a wide selection of quality homes for the Texas market, specialize in financing for various credit situations, and stand by our promise of guaranteed lowest prices and statewide delivery.
Your decision to buy single wide in Texas is a smart path to affordable, modern homeownership. We’ve helped countless families take this step, and we’d be honored to help you too.
Ready to find your perfect home? Let’s make it happen.
