Matt Knigge

Best Tiny Homes For Sale in Alaska

Matt Knigge
Best Tiny Homes For Sale in Alaska

While Alaskans might not have the same access to quality tiny home builders that buyers in the Lower 48 may have, that does not mean that there are no options available for tiny homes for sale in Alaska. In the event you are looking to buy a tiny house, you will likely need to work with an out-of-state company and have the tiny home shipped to your location. While this may seem prohibitive, it is made easier by the fact that most tiny homes can be built on wheels and easily transported or relocated.

To help you in your search for a quality tiny house in Alaska, we have created a list of companies that can serve customers throughout the Last Frontier. That includes cities like Anchorage, Juneau, Fairbanks. For each builder, we have included a summary of their operations as well as information on their tiny home portfolio with cost estimates. If you would like help selecting tiny homes for sale in Alaska, work with a member of our team. Or, read our full list of prefab home builders in Alaska


Tiny Homes For Sale in Alaska

(Out-of-State Companies That Still Serve Alaska)

Sierra Tiny Houses - (Sacramento, CA)

Sierra Tiny Houses is a designer and builder of traditionally designed tiny houses. They offer several pre-designed models of tiny homes that feature either contemporary ranch or cottage aesthetics. Sierra Tiny Houses also offers customers fully-custom options. They also offer buyers the option to upgrade their home to include off-grid living options.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $223 - $304 per square foot

List of Sierra Tiny Houses floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Beach Bungalow


Tiny Heirloom - (Portland, OR)

Based in Portland, Oregon, Tiny Heirloom offers their customers 10 models of modern tiny homes to pick from. Their tiny houses often feature a modern cabin design and come with the option for upgrades like off-grid living capabilities. Tiny Heirloom also can work on fully-custom designs

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $247 - $494 per square foot

List of Tiny Heirloom floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Majesty


Tiny Mountain Houses - (Salem, OR)

Based in Salem, Oregon, Tiny Mountain Houses offers 18 uniquely designed styles of fully-mobile tiny homes on wheels. They also have an alternative option for complete customization. Most models are delivered fully-completed. Additionally, buyers can even opt for off-grid enabling upgrades.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $164 - $272 per square foot

List of Tiny Mountain Houses floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Mt. Hood


Wheelhaus - (Salt Lake City, UT)

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, Wheelhaus are designers and builders of tiny homes for customers in multiple states across the country. They have four modern, cabin-like tiny home models for customers to select from. Wheelhaus also has the capability to work on partially custom floorplans. Their 4 models are all 400 square feet and can also be built and RV-certified.

Turn-key Cost Estimate: $375 - $500 per square foot

List of Wheelhaus floor plans with cost information

Example of Work: Wedge Caboose

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiny Homes in Alaska

How much does a tiny house for sale in Alaska cost?

For tiny homes for sale in Alaska, customers can expect to pay out-of-state companies in the range of $164 - $500 per square foot to build a tiny home. This is based on the cost of the tiny home model plus light site work (clearing an area, preparing a flat gravel pad, and preparing utility connections). It is worth noting that customers in Alaska will likely also face additional charges for shipping.

What affordable housing options exist in Alaska aside from joining the tiny house movement?

If your are looking for and alternative to tiny homes in Alaska, there are a few different options to select from. If you like the tiny house movement as an option for unique living spaces at an affordable price, you might want to consider kit homes. There are several unique options like DC Structures. DC Structures is a designer and manufacturer of prefabricated barn kits. Their home kits include the needed materials for constructing the structural shell of the home. They offer 10+ barn and home combination kits.

If you are looking for a tiny house as a solution to the high cost of housing in Alaska, you might be interested in manufactured homes. Manufactured homes are a bit different from traditional homes and modular/kit homes. You will often find that manufactured homes don’t qualify for the same kind of financing and their value usually doesn't appreciate the same over time. These types of homes are still an affordable alternative to Alaska tiny homes. For homes being delivered to Alaska, companies like US Modular, Redman Homes, and Champion Home Builders are potential options.


If you are a tiny home builder that serves buyers in Alaska or, if you have worked with a company that is not included on our list, we'd love to hear from you.