Franklin Homes Review
Franklin Homes is a prefab home builder based in Russellville, Alabama. While they are capable of building both manufactured and modular homes, their primary focus is on HUD certified manufactured homes. When looking to buy a manufactured home, buyers must work with a builder within their network of over 75 dealers. These distribution partners are located throughout the Central and Southern U.S.
Architecturally, homes from Franklin Homes largely focus on traditional designs though they have floor plans that include ranch, cottage, craftsman, and even modern farmhouse architecture. With 64 of manufactured homes currently for sale, buyers have many options to choose from. These range from 2 bed, 1,025 square foot homes up to 4 bed, 2,400 square foot homes. Because Franklin Homes primarily sells their homes via a network of sales centers, not all floor plans may be available in your area. Additionally, Franklin Homes can also design and build fully custom homes.
When purchasing a home from Franklin Homes, there are a few things individuals should consider. While all homes come with standard design finishes depending on the home series, individuals are able to personalize their home to varying degrees. For example, in the classic series, buyers can personalize both exterior and interior design finishes. In the prefab series, homes can be fully customized and even include features like front porches. And in the essentials series, buyers can choose from packages of standard finishes, which in turn, helps equate to lower home costs.
Logistically, their houses can easily be installed at the final project site. And once individuals purchase their home from a Franklin Homes sales center, the local retailer is responsible for coordinating the home's design changes as well as managing site preparation and home installation. Exact timing on receiving your home depends on Franklin 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:
Offer several series of homes - some are more budget conscious, others allowing for complete customization
Some homes include unique styles and features such as craftsman homes and covered front porches
Reasons they might not be for you:
You are outside of their Southern and Central U.S. service area
Previous customers have made complaints about poor customer service and a lack of responsiveness on behalf of Franklin Homes once the house has been delivered. Often, this is the case when trying to address issues once the home has been delivered such as missing/incorrect finishes. (1) (2)
Keep reading to view Franklin Homes reviews and ratings, Franklin Homes prices and cost info as well as photos, and other company facts.
| Company | Franklin Homes |
| Year Founded | 1968 |
| Website | https://www.franklinhomesusa.com/ |
| # of Models | 64 |
| Areas Served | Central and Southern U.S. (AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, and TX) |
| Homes Built | 5,000 |
| Headquarters | Russellville, Alabama |
| Pricing | $74 - $93+ per sqft though exact model pricing will vary based on your exact location and even chosen retailer |
| How to Buy | Authorized 3rd Party Retailers |
| Reviews* | |
| Houzz | 1.3 Stars |
| 4 Stars | |
| Creates Custom Plans | Yes |
*Because Franklin Homes primarily sells homes via a retailer network, we also recommend buyers check the reviews of their local sales center.
