Commodore Homes Review - Includes Prices, Cost, Photos & More

Commodore Homes is a manufactured home designer and manufacturer based in Elkhart, Indiana. They primarily work on entry-level manufactured homes though some of their divisions also offer modular homes. Their homes are then sold by a network of over 400 distributors. These sales centers are located throughout the Central and Eastern U.S. Commodore Homes also operates the following brands: Manorwood Homes, Pennwest Homes, Colony Homes, Commodore of Indiana, Commodore of Pennsylvania, R-Anell Homes, Freedom Park Home, and MidCountry Homes.

Architecturally speaking, homes from Commodore Homes are centered around ranch and craftsman style homes, though individuals can modify select exterior elements to achieve a more personal look. With over 800 floor plans of manufactured homes currently for sale, individuals have many options to choose from. These range from 1 bed, 533 square foot homes up to 4 bed, 2,848 square foot homes. It is worth mentioning though, that because Commodore Homes primarily sells their homes via a network of sales centers, not all floor plans may be available in your area. While Commodore Homes is unable to build fully-custom homes, individuals can personalize a large number of design elements on their home.

When purchasing a home from Commodore Homes, it is worth noting that homes come standard with interior finishes, though depending on the series and model buyers choose there are different levels of personalization available. For example, individuals can personalize elements such as cabinet and countertop colors, appliances, and flooring. Additionally, buyer's can choose exterior elements such as roof pitch, dormers, and exterior home color.

Logistically, their houses can easily be set on the foundation and finished. This includes installing weatherproofing and siding, and connecting utilities. And once individuals buy their home from a Commodore Homes sales center, the local retailer is responsible for pre-construction meetings where topics like scope of work, allowances, and budget will be discussed. The local retailer is also responsible for coordinating with Commodore Homes on ordering and manufacturing the home as well as organizing site preparations, installation, and finishing. Exact timing on receiving your home depends on Commodore Homes’s manufacturing schedule at the moment and the availability of local contractors in your area to prepare the building site and install the home.

Strengths:

Have several divisions of builders - each with a unique product line and value-add
Individuals can make a range of design choices to help make their home feel more personalized

Reasons they might not be for you:

You are located in the Western U.S., which is outside of their service area
Several reviews and complaints are focused on faulty products or poor craftsmanship (cracks at drywall seams, poor insulation, scratches in finishes). And oftentimes, when reaching out to the dealer or manufacturer to remedy the problems under warranty, there have been delays or the work crew has been unable to immediately fix the problem (1) (2)

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Company	Commodore Homes
Year Founded	1952
Website	https://www.commodorehomes.com/
# of Models	801
Areas Served	Central and Eastern U.S. (NE, KS, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH, KY, TN, GA, SC, NC, VA, WV, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY,CT, RI, MA, VT, NH, and ME)
Homes Built	20,000+
Headquarters	Elkhart, Indiana
Pricing	$119 - $147+ per sqft though exact model pricing will vary based on your exact location and even chosen retailer
How to Buy	3rd Party Dealers
Reviews*
Yelp	1 Star (3 Reviews)
Houzz	No Reviews
Creates Custom Plans	No - though individuals can personalize a large number of design elements on their home