While Kelley Blue Book doesn’t cover mobile homes, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) manufactured housing appraisal guide and other mobile home analysis services fill the mobile home blue book space.

How do you find the resale value of a mobile home?

Look at your property tax statement. Find your property tax statement and find out how much the appraiser has valued the mobile home. Property tax records are also public, so you can find out this information about another home in your area. Visit the tax assessor’s office.

What is the average depreciation rate for a mobile home?

In general, mobile homes depreciate at about 3-3.5% a year. Working out how much your manufactured house has depreciated can help you to fairly accurately determine the current value of your home. For example, a home that originally cost $50,000 will be worth $ 41,000 after six years.

Do manufactured homes have good resale value?

New data suggest that manufactured homes appreciate in value almost as quickly as traditional homes. Many have long held the assumption that mobile homes don’t increase in value — or, at the very least, they rise in value at a much slower rate than traditional homes.

How is a mobile home appraised?

To properly value a mobile home, an appraiser must first visit the dwelling and determine its overall condition and any repairs needed. Appraisers look at mobile homes’ roofs, heating and cooling systems, their square footage and their general state of repair, at minimum.

Can you flip a mobile home?

Flipping mobile homes can be a great investment if you find a valuable property, can make some slight repairs and touch-ups, and then sell it on the market for a higher price. Investors should strongly consider entering the mobile home space, because there is money to be made in this sector for savvy investors.

How old do you have to be to move a mobile home?

If your mobile home is more than 10 or 15 years old, expect to go through a bit of legwork providing accurate proof of the integrity of its structure and systems. Modern day building standards are in place for a reason, and there’s no getting around these laws if your property isn’t meeting the bar.

How much did it cost to remodel a 1998 mobile home?

We paid $52,000 for the home and land, it had a 1998 2200sf double wide on it. We put $53,000 into the renovation for the home and sold it for $165,000.

How much return can you get on an old mobile home?

For every dollar you put into the old mobile home, you want to be able to get a $2 return on the investment. If you hold to that formula, rarely would you ever lose money. When actually doing the remodel, it is tempting to keep putting money into it, regardless of the return. We have often been guilty of doing too much!

How much does it cost to move a mobile home?

For relocations within 50 miles, you should anticipate spending somewhere between $5,000 and $8,000 for the costs of acquiring permits, moving your home, and hooking up utilities for a single-wide mobile home. For a double wide, that amount increases to about $10,000 to $13,000. This number goes up for further moves.