Do Modular Homes Hold Their Value?The Truth About Resale You Need to Know

Do Modular Homes Hold Their Value?The Truth About Resale You Need to Know

When most people hear the word modular, they immediately think: Will it hold its value? It’s a fair question — and an important one, especially if you're considering building or buying a modular home.

Let’s get straight to it:Yes, modular homes can hold their value — and in many cases, appreciate just like traditional stick-built homes.

But as with any property, how well it holds value depends on several key factors.

🔍 What Determines a Home’s Resale Value?

Whether a home is modular or stick-built, value is driven by:

• Location

• Condition

• Comparable sales (comps) in the area

• Build quality

• Market demand

A well-maintained modular home in a desirable neighborhood with strong comps will resell just like any other site-built home. In fact, most appraisers use the same process to determine value — and lenders treat modular homes just like traditional homes for financing purposes.

🏗️ Modular ≠ Manufactured or Mobile

Here’s where most of the confusion comes in.

Modular homes are NOT mobile homes.They are built to the same IRC building codes as site-built homes, placed on permanent foundations, and inspected just like any other house.

Mobile homes (also known as manufactured homes), on the other hand, are built to HUD standards and are often placed on non-permanent foundations — which can limit financing and lower resale values.

🧱 Built Stronger, Maintained Better

Modular homes are constructed in climate-controlled environments, which means no weather delays or on-site water damage during framing. They’re built with high precision, often using more materials for transport durability. That means stronger, straighter walls and less maintenance long-term.

And when homes are easier to maintain and age better — they keep their value longer.

📈 Real-Life Appreciation

In many markets, modular homes appreciate just like their site-built neighbors. When built in desirable areas with the right layout and finishes, modular homes can perform just as well — and sometimes better — than traditional homes at resale.

Just like traditional homes, appreciation depends on:

• Market trends

• Supply and demand

• Location (always #1)

• Timing of your sale

💡 Final Thought: It’s About How You Build

The truth is, modular homes that are built well, on solid land, in good areas, with high-quality finishes — resell beautifully.

At Northeast Modular Homes, we work with you to design homes that don’t just live well — they sell well. And we’re happy to show you past resale values, appraisal data, and buyer interest in our past projects.

If you’re still on the fence about building modular, ask yourself this:

Would you rather buy someone else’s outdated home — or build your own, smarter?