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Tiny Homes For Sale in Massachusetts

While individuals looking for larger prefab and modular homes for sale in Massachusetts have access to a number of leading builders located either in Massachusetts or in neighboring states, unfortunately, there are not the same number of tiny homes for sale in Massachusetts. However, for buyers willing to go out of state, there are a number of quality tiny home options available in the Eastern U.S. and Canada. Furthermore, the companies included on our list of tiny homes for sale in Massachusetts serve the entirety of the state including Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and Lowell.

When looking at our selection of tiny homes for sale in Massachusetts, there are a few things to note. First, each company is linked to a more in-depth review of its offerings and operations. Second, the cost estimates do not include the cost of shipping a tiny house to Massachusetts. To calculate the exact cost to buy, build, and ship a tiny house, you should estimate shipping costs to range from $1 - $6 per mile. If you would like help planning your own tiny home project in Massachusetts, connect with one of our prefab concierge representatives

Tiny Homes For Sale in Massachusetts

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

Minimaliste Houses

Minimaliste Houses (Quebec, Canada)

  • Minimaliste is a Canada-based designer and manufacturer of tiny homes on wheels. They currently offer 9 pre-designed models with the option for fully-custom projects. Their homes feature modern designs with features such as sleeping lofts and built-in storage options

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $388 - $684 per square foot

  • List of Minimaliste Houses modular home floor plans with cost info

  • Example of work: Charme

Liberation Tiny Homes

Liberation Tiny Homes (Leola, Pennsylvania)

  • Liberation Tiny Homes designs and builds 3 series of tiny homes, each one with a unique offering. They build custom tiny home shells that are well-suited for individuals looking to either finish the interior themselves or for buyers looking for highly-custom interior finishes. Their "Rumspringa" series is their most affordable and smallest-footprint tiny home. Their "Signature" offers the highest degree of customization as some models include features such as a first-floor bedroom, built-in workspace, single or double lofts, exterior storage shed, and more

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $222 - $368 per square foot

  • List of Liberation Tiny Homes modular home floor plans with cost info

  • Example of work: Belvedere

Maverick Tiny Homes

Maverick Tiny Homes (Eaton, OH)

Jamaica Cottage Shop

Jamaica Cottage Shop (Londonderry, VT)

  • Jamaica Cottage Shop designs and sells a variety of alternative building solutions packages including floor plans, 3-season structural kits, and 4-season structural materials kits. In addition to sheds and cottages, they also offer tiny home living options

  • Turn-key Cost Estimate: $155 - $450 per square foot

  • Example of work: Vermont Cottage

Frequently Asked Questions About Tiny Homes in Massachusetts

What is a tiny house on wheels and how is that different from a park-model tiny house?

Within the tiny house living world, there are two main categories of tiny homes. Both categories of small houses include features like small spaces with limited square footage, creative storage solutions, and unique living areas like fold-down decks or sleeping lofts. The main difference between the two sets of tiny house plans is their foundation type. 

Tiny houses on wheels are often RVIA-certified models that are built on a trailer chassis and can be towed from location to location. In most cases, however, homes still require access to utility connections, a flat pad to be placed on, and heavy-duty towing capabilities.

Park model tiny homes, on the other hand, are designed to be placed on a more permanent foundation, much like houses in a trailer park. That is not to say that they can’t be moved, but they require more work to relocate than a standard tiny house.





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

Depending on your chosen company and model, a tiny home for sale in Massachusetts can range anywhere from $155 - $685 per square foot. It is worth noting that this may be higher than some kit homes on a cost per square feet basis but there is often less site-work involved in getting your home to be live-in ready.





What affordable housing alternatives exist to tiny homes and the tiny house movement?

If you are looking for an alternative to tiny houses for sale in Massachusetts luckily, there are a few different options. If you are attracted to the tiny house movement for unique living spaces at an affordable price, you might want to consider kit homes. There are several unique options like Avrame, which sells a frame house kits that can be DIY assembled, and Boxabl which is a new company that offers an unfoldable affordable home.

If you want a tiny house to combat the high cost of housing in Massachusetts, you might be interested in a manufactured home. While they are slightly different than traditional homes and modular/kit homes - they often don’t qualify for the same types of financing and their value does not appreciate the same over time, they still are an affordable alternative to Massachusetts tiny homes. In Massachusetts, companies like Champion Homes, Clayton Homes, and US Modulars are options you may want to consider.

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