What a surprise! This PREFAB HOME is less than Expected!!

I posted a video about a park model in the fall of 2023 and there was a lot of speculation on price. People assumed that just because the pricing wasn't listed online that it must be overpriced. I made my way down to Spanish Fork, Utah and had a chance to talk to the plant manager. It turns out the home in question is less than a few of the more popular comments with a base price of $75,000.00 In this video a have a closer look at Irontown Modular, a company located near Salt Lake City with a line of very cool looking homes. In this video I tour their park model and check out a few of they features. Watch to learn more about the cabana park model and the cabana 500.
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[@JedWood]

TFW when a Canadian guy you follow on KZbin who has a few hundred thousand followers makes a vid 20 minutes from your home and your first reaction “why didn’t he tell me he was coming?!” 😂

[@paulleitzelar]

Lol

[@paulleitzelar]

He does seem like a friend and someone fun to hang out with.

[@MBMCincy63]

Yeah! Exactly!

[@papermoontarot4219]

We've bought a 616 sf modular home that's base priced at $92,000 and upgrades cost a bit (maybe $10,000), but the big things to consider are delivery (in our case about $20,000), foundation, if you need it on your land a septic system, driveway, land clearing, building permits, trenching and utility connections etc. which is bringing our build to $231,000 plus tax. An ADU can take advantage of existing driveway/utilities, bur you still have delivery, foundation, permits,, and some trenching. Your commenter might have been adding the costs of a new build on empty land, so $200,000 for a $75,000ish base price isn't ridiculous. Always be aware of costs beyond the base price and upgrades. You might want to do a video about that very thing.

[@pinky1068]

EXACTLY! Honestly this is the only comment we need on this whole page! I immediately grabbed a pen and started writing down just base price and what I thought it might cost for delivery which I don't have a close so totally winging it but you have to figure in like you said all the others cost for property and if it's already with sewer and electric or not then permits that you need Etc I'm trying to do all of this alone I have lived myself in a mobile home park for 20 years and they are so much bigger than these I was thinking of going that route again and not sure what to do unfortunately I don't have any type of support system and trying to figure things out alone at my age is not easy at all! I really wish they would have shown or at least told us when he was standing in the shower if you don't get the tile then what would it be a one-piece plastic enclosure I guess it would have been nice for him to stand in the $75,000 model for us to show exactly what you get for that base price point since so many of us are struggling but I'm going to jump on the website now if you see this how much do you think it might cost to deliver across the world to Florida which is why I plan on going

[@papermoontarot4219]

In our case we're about 230 miles from the builder (about 3.5 hours drive) and it costs about $90 a mile (this will include not just gas but they have to have a per diem for the workers that go to your site to install the house which might include an overnight stay). And yes, if you have to buy property to put the house on that's another cost to fctor in. Getting a builder nearby can be a huge savings.@@pinky1068

[@eattherich9215]

Is this any different from buying a traditionally built home? Part of the price will be the land and when you tot up the cost of the ahow home upgrades, it is significantly more expensive.

[@papermoontarot4219]

It is probably a bit less money if you start from scratch with just land rather than getting a home as an ADU. In our case there's a lot standard and upgrades aren't that much -- a slightly larger front porch, black faucets/handles, undermount sink type of stuff. Stick built on the land we'd have to do all the groundwork on the land anyway, one difference with a modular builder is the delivery cost, but they can build it in one month in any weather under more controlled conditions (an on-site builder might take 6 months) and because they have standard models they can get materials in bulk and save on those. Most of the inspections happen in their factory. And at least this company seems much more dependable and easy to work with than coordinating a bunch of subcontractors on site.@@eattherich9215

[@eattherich9215]

@@papermoontarot4219: actually my comment was aimed @pinky1068, but I see your point of view. Nobody ever pays the base price.

[@stephenmcfarland2298]

100% agree with the comments on the need for ADUs to be more widely accepted. I'd also like to draw the viewers' attention to Kerry's 1-foot landing in his 3-stair hop at 6:15.

[@juliebarnett9812]

Zoning laws are up to the people to get involved and pressure the local authorities to change the laws to accept ADU's.

[@olga138]

Thanks for following up--I was surprised at the price. I'm not a fan of the sleek, modern look, but these guys are doing a bang-up job with it.

[@justlookin3]

These keep getting better. This is great news for those of us who are watching and waiting. Thanks for sharing as usual.

[@Houseds]

Surprisingly, this prefabricated house is so beautiful. You always introduce beautiful, classy and comfortable prefabricated house models.

[@celiafrederick1471]

I like this, Kerry; and the pricing is definitely more affordable for the ADU shown at the start. Thank you! ❤

[@katcihealer]

If people are surprised by the price, that is a positive. Seeing your tall frame in front of it, made me realize it is very large. Nice.

[@KerryTarnow]

great! thanks for watching

[@Joe-og8um]

The Node by Nomad. This is one I really like. I've always been a fan of elevated houses. The steel beams are the best way to go, imo. I would like to see more small home construction similar to this.

[@user-kx7rs2fp4w]

Node was offering plans for 9K, and the one I liked (parking underneath) looks like it will take quite a bit of engineering. My lot is “sensitive” so my only prayer is making a case for less engineering due to the tiny/light nature of the house.

[@emmahardesty4330]

Good design, good price, smart builder. There's always much to consider with manufactured homes, and this video points out most of the details. Encouraging to hear that ADUs are most in demand. Wish I had this home right now.

[@Hobbes-jf1sq]

Great find superb update! Gracious for all you do!

[@djwashx]

To have been around this long and now WORLD FAMOUS KERRY visits they will need a new factory soon great interview!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you!

[@SCCL1000]

Excellent video. You covered a lot of material in a compact amount of time. Nice looking home and the manager is someone easy to approach, which is a great thing.

[@sollancer7699]

Nice cover Kerry, but again this sort looks more and more gear toward rental, with that price its feel upgraded indeed but I also expect for that amount to have a solar and battery setup. Any home going farward where no option for solar and battery is not a good investment imo.

[@P.Galore]

That black kitchen is perfect for your t-shirt storage Kerry!...Put the dirty ones inside and they disappear!

[@tj2791]

One of the problems with these places is the lack of info on their sites. In addition, if the company doesn't offer on-site set up, you have to hire a contractor which is a huge additional cost. I have been looking for a modular for two years and have found it to be completely impossible. You would think that with the demand, these places could figure it out.

[@papermoontarot4219]

We're getting a house with a builder that handles everything from permitting to set up (Wolf). There are several out there but it comes at a cost.

[@tj2791]

@@papermoontarot4219 I looked at Wolfe and really like them. The only reason I didn't go with them was I live hundreds of miles away so the delivery charge was quite a bit, understandably. Wolfe was the only modular builder that I seriously considered.

[@nightskylights4501]

@@papermoontarot4219, but Wolf homes are very unattractive. Even their brand new homes look very outdated. They look like manufactured homes from the 90's. Most people like me, want mid century modern (not sterile) stylish homes.

[@papermoontarot4219]

In person they are much nicer than any manufactured homes I've ever seen. That said, we like the very modern ones, too, but couldn't find a builder near enough that could actually deliver houses at a reasonable price and we looked for months. We're getting a shed roof model with large custom picture windows to add a more modern touch. @@nightskylights4501

[@thentil]

@@papermoontarot4219 We're also getting a wolf home for the same reason. Permit should be issued in a week or so!

[@bnolsen]

I think the kitchen/eating area is smarter in this model than the previous

[@georgemohr7532]

Well done and thank you.

[@leotatem4879]

The upgrades really make for a much nicer home. Great update! Cheers!

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you!

[@siobhanroberts8627]

Wow this was great information Kerry, thanks for the tour. This company sounds really solid and their home is beautiful. Maybe homeownership is within reach for us.... Btw you're looking great too.

[@SABOREAME68]

I like it, however, my favorite is the 2 bedroom prefab, it looked Awesome!!!

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Outstanding

[@dalegereaux1863]

Thanks for the pricing update and more views of the homes. 👍

[@KerryTarnow]

You bet!

[@RealBillyGarcia]

Solid company with a wealth of experience. And it shows. I like their approach of having a base price and customizing/choosing options from there. It’s a refreshing approach. It’s not all one way or the other. 🏅 That living room on the park model looks WWE viewing party ready. Add a couple of extra folding chairs and a few boxes of pizza on the table in front of the couch and we’re ready for Wrestlemania. 🤼‍♂️ You’ve perfected the walkthrough Kerry. No one on KZbin does that better than you. And your interview skills are growing by the video. Well done. 🏆😎

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Billy! Appreciate that. WWE viewing party ready indeed!

[@johncummings9494]

Nice video. Great information. Thank you!

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching John!

[@markalancirino]

Very nice!

[@cathymoloney8668]

Love the folding doors and extra windows! Nice place and good price. Thanks for sharing.

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@279rebecca]

Great video and a brilliant knowledgeable company spokesman.Wish the UK had one like it or we could just pick one up and drop it here..

[@javierechevarria1548]

You killed it. Very nice video and perfectly explained. Keep educating us.

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you! appreciate that

[@gaston.]

Great video Kerry! thanks for clarifying. Kitchen sink absolutely needs to be double the size.

[@shaunhall6834]

Kerry I really appreciate what you are doing here! I know my career is off to a good start because of you.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Shaun

[@Many8s]

Wow, the barebones price is mighty attractive and don't need most of those upgrades. I like the layout overall and the slanted roof.

[@KerryTarnow]

Great! thanks for watching

[@susanbeals7597]

I love the wide open plans, and the lower price point, but I'm not a fan of neo-modern, preferring mid-century modern and high clearstory windows to let in light and not lose privacy. I'm also not a fan of bar dining, or people walking through my bedroom to get to the bath, or having to go all the way around to access the bathroom from the Master. It would make more sense to offer a narrower kitchen, a full bath off the Master, and a half bath with connecting door to the shower off the living room... OR the kitchen on the opposite wall, with a hall between it and the bathroom(s) to the Master. I'd then use a fold down table (or a small table) on the living room wall next to the kitchen.

[@kldegeyter]

A true teacher ahead of his time. You do your diligence, and you put in the ground work! Solid 💪

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks Kirby!

[@joecutro7318]

Great options, Kerry. Super value for the money.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching Joe!

[@gracefulkimberella]

Very nice. I didn't get to see the washer/dryer area or the closet set up. Small spaces really need to have the storage worked out.

[@Tell_me_something_good]

Watch very slowly in the bedroom, there may be a w/d, @ 1:04.

[@MBMCincy63]

Really like that shape, and the kitchen walk thru. Would probably want the bathroom door to be accessible from the kitchen or living room. Thanks for your time and interview skills.🥶🖤🔔👍🏻💓

[@KerryTarnow]

I agree on bathroom!

[@SJVA]

Thanks for the video!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@SailingGargoyle]

Nice and like others have pointed out, that hop was spectacular!

[@KerryTarnow]

haha!

[@MrBuddybega]

You should always show the base model to your followers so we can compare base model to the next higher model. I'm curious on what the base model looks like. My money is very tight. TY

[@KerryTarnow]

Noted! Thank you for the feedback

[@OcalaBrew]

ADUs are great, but seniors are desperate for housing like this but parked on land they can rent. THERE IS NO PLACE LEFT TO PARK A PARK MODEL OR A TINY HOME! At 80, we want to divest ourselves of real estate and leave cash to the kids, not property for them to have to deal with, or property taxes, or inheritance tax! We need elder villages! Florida is overwhelmed with we seniors who are being priced out of everything!

[@user-gp9mf8rr9q]

Nice home,not overpriced, must be nice

[@KerryTarnow]

haha!

[@OneKindWord]

I have been following you for over a year. I see things improving in terms of options and prices. I hope something comes on the market suitable for me before it’s too late. I am 75, independent and handicapped.

[@KerryTarnow]

I hope so too! Thank you for watching

[@JEpps1956]

Very nice unit.

[@KerryTarnow]

glad you like it

[@MissLibertarian]

Where's the broom closet? Where do I keep the mop and vacuum? If I rent this to someone, they'll need to keep it clean.

[@eileengabellini6935]

Lovely and reasonably priced!

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it!

[@IceLynne]

You did a lot by going there and checking out the details and pricing.

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks! I hope people enjoy it

[@slanew]

It gives me the impression that the long side with the windows is meant to be the front. There's something off about the placement of that kitchen window; it seems like underutilised space. It might do better by putting a pantry in the corner (to house the washer/dryer, or not) and then make the window the full length of the counter, probably as concertina windows (that's probably an upgrade?). Either way, you could probably stick a loft bunk/storage above the counter on that wall that has a ladder into the lounge.

[@jonbonda1917]

You could probably build this from cargo containers by expanding one side of the wall. That extra 1.5m or 6feet space makes a big difference in making the place look livable. You could probably stack them or make the top expandable to probably have 1 or 2 extra bedroom and maybe a washroom on the 2nd floor by expanding the wall with some more feet&adding stairs to the 2nd floor. Instead of extra bedrooms, it could also have an open living room or roof top backyard.

[@Citizenesse8]

Yes. Clean lines and lovely but not jangly color scheme. That bedroom with those corner bumpout windows scream window seats. For myself I would have to have a shower tub combo in that bathroom. Lovely.

[@Emmzilla]

This is one of the few I’ve seen that would be accessible to me in my wheelchair.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thats great

[@josephpiskac2781]

Really valuable find I hope many viewers try out a purchase.

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@Kevin-wx4un]

Cool model

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you like it

[@GoTerry]

I really like that porch and window wall slider .. for me it's perfect, the kitchen on the other hand .. I'm not sure but Affordable for sure, much bigger then say Boxabl ..it's a win !!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks! Appreciate you tuning in 👊🏻

[@patricko9141]

I would like to know R-values, how the framework is assembled (nails vs screws), species of framing lumber and shipping radius.

[@user-kx7rs2fp4w]

Wow. Sold. I’ve been looking at Studio Shed Ascent. The house will have to be as small/cheap as I can stand because people don’t know how to act & most cost will be taken by site prep. I DO NOT want close neighbors.

[@juliebarnett9812]

Youre getting around, Kerry.

[@KerryTarnow]

Yeah!

[@deannabarnes3771]

Good video

[@KerryTarnow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@obxmisty]

Hi Kerry! I like the Ironwood homes. Are you familiar with any similar east coast companies? One that would deliver to Florida cities?

[@JayZDavisZ]

Do they have any wheelchair accessible floorplans? I'd love to use one for a cabin

[@LilYeshua]

Thanks. That sounds like some pretty good pricing. Shipping and site costs would be the other half of the equation.

[@KerryTarnow]

Yes, exactly

[@princessadora]

would love to know if they can do a victorian style. the finishes are good but i'd want a different layout with more natural lighting and lighter finishes (white window framing, cabinets etc)

[@KerryTarnow]

That's a great idea!

[@Gmac.]

👍

[@davidnelson192]

Nice unit I prefer the zenni home for the extra space. Nice Job

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks? Goad you like it

[@Jayqi18]

Great video! Wondering if these or any US products are CSA approved and be able to get permitted to use in BC. Thanks

[@KerryTarnow]

I don’t believe they do

[@Jayqi18]

@@KerryTarnow Thanks Kerry. I guess other than the local build, no overseas prefabricated home will be CSA approved and allowed in BC or Canada at this moment.

[@tanyae23]

Here in the UK and Canada need to know about insulation. Energy efficiency is a big thing. Timber framed and no doubt has insulation but what’s the EPC rating?

[@KerryTarnow]

good point, thank you for the feedback

[@pktdbgnzwl]

Where to place it ? Does land/lot come with it? Site-prep $$$ ? Delivery$$$? installation$$$?

[@pinky1068]

Thx for this i wish i had an idea of where they deliver and rough cost for that as well and when u showed us the inside since THIS is VERY "upgraded" i wish u would have showed the inside of a base model as well for the $75k or at least told us like when in the shower WHAT would we get at base if no tiles! Is it just a plastic on piece enclosure i guess? kk thx again going to jump on their site and see if they show it at 75k and cost for far deliver like Fla GOOD JOB!

[@KerryTarnow]

they deliver to the 9 western states

[@pinky1068]

Sorry what states is that? I couldnt see anything with price or inside pics on their site its really not usuer friendly and i also didnt see where they deliver to. I think they need a new website developer! @@KerryTarnow

[@tj2791]

After watching your Irontown video yesterday, I clicked on the link. It showed an old site and a new one. The old site showed prices and stated they did not do set-up. Today the old site is gone and the new one does not show prices and says they do set-up. So what is it and why don't they show prices now?

[@cpfwriter]

Yeah, I can't find the Cabana focused on in this video, except for an outmoded page where not much is showing except a lot of html-like web coding. Maybe they're updating the site and haven't finishe yet.

[@indigoinarritu6096]

Kerry. You seem to have a penchant for all things gray! Have you noticed that?

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha

[@goodbyegut5177]

IronTown has me sold because he said it was a Family business! Love it!

[@KerryTarnow]

glad to hear it!

[@kemtaedott]

Fair pricing!

[@KerryTarnow]

Thanks for watching

[@unofficialobserver]

I wonder if I could build that for half that cost., not on wheels. Love the bathroom.

[@KerryTarnow]

haha yeah fair

[@rorybellamy2533]

$75k could be a real deal. set it lake front in N Michigan. no drywall option .

[@MacAdvisor]

Whoah! I complained about the layout of the bathroom (the pipes were on the outside wall, subjecting them to freezing, AND the door to the shower meant having to reach deeply in to the shower to turn it on getting one soaked in cold water) and--Ta Da!--this was fixed. The power of Tarnow! Drop a word to Kerry and things happen.

[@KerryTarnow]

Haha 💫

[@irashleif1230]

Do u need permits to build this on your property lets say in new york ?

[@lenmoskowitz2258]

You might have mentioned the delivery area that they will serve.

[@KerryTarnow]

Good point, thank you for the feedback

[@thepunadude]

MIKEY LIKES PRICE UPDATES!! 31 MINS! LIKE RADAR! THESE LOOK FAMILIAR! SO, LARGER IS SAME AS SMALLER, ONLY BIGGER?

[@johnnysunrocket8618]

These homes are nice for sure But if you don’t have the nice furniture and accessories demonstrated here it will look cluttered and unappealing to live in 😢

[@gailneal]

So who's doing your follow-behind filming? I thought you were a one man band 🤔

[@tjh4115]

A Federal law needs to be passed that allows these to be stand alone e housing. I want to create a " neighborhood" of various types of small homes that are under 100k up to $175k, all under 1000ft2.

[@ocean1233]

OK....THAT IS REASONABLE THANK YOU HOW MUCH TO GET IT TO NORTHERN MAINE PLEASE‼️‼️‼️ Largest 2 BDR. and I have one want which white cabinets. It would be the main home. Must have the highest rated insulation. Thank you

[@ocean1233]

Not LARGEST.....BASIC 1000 SQ FT?

[@christopherc4814]

Ok, $160k w/options! But this doesn’t include land, installation and utilities hooked up? By the time you add that in and find a location that local laws will allow for it you could just buy a house that will typically be larger. I don’t see any reason or advantage??

[@princessadora]

there is still cheap land around but further out.

[@Bromo_Sexual]

You did not include transportation costs! 😮

[@etacas1412]

My one thing is having to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom. I have never liked that.

[@KerryTarnow]

that's fair

[@Konicalops]

Still too high. All upgrades should be max 70k between the two models.

[@CrossCory]

Ehh.. it’s nice but the living area is little small for me needs I think.

[@JasonG-qr5nn]

You already went over the pricing of this unit

[@KerryTarnow]

This one is different. They’re side by side

[@dankeller399]

What I have a hard time wrapping my head around is spending $8k on the front folding door. 🙄

[@thentil]

Argh.... They serve OR, CA, NV, AZ, CO, ID, WY, MT. No WA. :(

[@gjm456]

Why they're still in business

[@blind2heart]

200k CAD

[@romanccccc123]

Prices are ridiculous 😂

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you for the feedback

[@jasonsantoro6347]

I wouldn’t pay more than 50k for a tiny house. What happen to mortage free debt free?

[@Deb11-11]

Nice but the price is still out of reach for some.

[@jagsfanrick]

these small homes are way too expensive.

[@really2345]

That's an insane price for a boring looking 'park model' home. Where is the indoor/outdoor fireplace, the patio up above, etc.?

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you for the feedback!

[@kellykelly7747]

These prefab seem to be an answer, but they are too expensive. Plus all the costs of transportation, land purchase, utility hook is, permits, etc. They end up costing pretty much the same as building on site the traditional way. This is not solving the housing affordability problem. ADU d is not owning your own home. It's renting from an already existing home owner.

[@Tell_me_something_good]

Oh the irony, the comment section complaining about price lives rent free in Kerry's head.

[@nightskylights4501]

Most companies, including this one don't have much information, like prices on their websites. They want to take your personal information, before they give you any information back. And that pisses me off. They want to collect your information, so even if you don't end up buying their products, they can sell yours, and still make money off you. They're the flipping business, the customers should have to give out any information to receive any back. So, any company, including this one that is not transparent are immoral and unethical. For that reason, I'm not giving my business to them. And this one at $130K is STILL way over priced,! The $75K one is ugly as hell, and is not worth even $5K.

[@KerryTarnow]

thank you for the feedback!

[@membershipmovement]

Oh! Matchstick construction, no thanks...😮

[@KerryTarnow]

thanks for watching