Matt Knigge

CargoHome Prices and Cost

Matt Knigge
CargoHome Prices and Cost

Our price and cost estimates for a shipping container home from CargoHome range from $250 to $745 per square foot. These estimates are all inclusive for a container home, with turn-key costs ranging from $60,000 - $212,000+ depending on the model.

As a turn-key cost, this includes the module cost ($39,000 - $152,000) plus additional costs for shipping, and site work (site preparations, foundation, utilities, and permitting). To come up with our final cost estimate, we estimated a range of site costs from $20,000 - $50,000 and estimated a maximum shipping cost of $10,000. For buyers looking to build a custom container house with CargoHome, it is important to note that they charge a $2,500 design fee and project costs will vary depending on the size and complexity of the home. Below you can find a table of our cost estimates for a completed home from CargoHome.

Model Bedrooms Bathrooms Square Feet Module Cost All-in Cost Estimate (not including land)
The Crow's Nest 1 1 160 $39,000 - $49,000 $59,000 - $109,000+
The Bridge 1 1 160 $49,000 - $59,000 $69,000 - $119,000+
The Anchor 1 1 160 $49,000 - $59,000 $69,000 - $119,000+
The Mainsail 1 1 320 $84,000 - $94,000 $104,000 - $154,000+
The Quarterdeck 1 1 320 $88,000 - $98,000 $108,000 - $158,000+
The Helm 1 1 480 $134,000 - $144,000 $154,000 - $204,000+
The Flagship 2 2 640 $142,000 - $152,000 $162,000 - $212,000+