Amazon Is Selling a 2-story House for Under $50K

Buying a house in this economy? Actually, it might not be a terrible idea if you go the flat-pack route found with many of the tiny houses all over Amazon — and thus, avoiding too many lumber tariffs; it could cost you a fraction of the average house price in the U.S. (which is just over $350,000, according to Zillow). Case in point: this two-story container house is listed at Amazon for under $50,000, less than a quarter of the current median home price.

Keep in mind, however, that this is the starting price, and serious buyers will likely settle on a higher number to make this 400-square-foot abode the house of their loftiest dreams. This tiny dwelling is ripe for customization, so buyers can flex their design muscles to make it home sweet home.

2-story Container House

The house, sold by Amazon seller Smith & Andrea Mart out of Bangladesh, is two stories measuring 20 by 20 feet, with two bedrooms that each measure 10 by 10 feet. Despite its small footprint, the base model also includes two bathrooms, a 100-square-foot kitchen, and a 200-square-foot living area. That doesn’t even include the spacious porch and second-floor balcony pictured. For a “tiny” house, it’s practically a mansion.

Enticing extras include the beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows allowing natural light to pour into the space and an internal spiral staircase. The prefab home reportedly comes with a toilet, shower, and bathroom sink, and it also has built-in cabinets and a countertop that seats a couple of people in the open-plan kitchen; buyers are responsible for all appliances, from the fridge to the washing machine.

Its galvanized frame and polystyrene-insulated sandwich-panel walls come packed flat like Ikea furniture, and the seller claims five people could put it together over the course of just two days. But the seller recommends using some pretty serious resources, including a forklift and crane. Plus, you’ll need to contact a plumber and electrician to handle your hookups. 

Full disclosure: Travel + Leisure has not tested this house or interacted with the seller about assembly specifics, so we recommend doing plenty of research before committing to DIY installation.

Looking for more tiny homes to add to your Pinterest board? Whether you’re seeking inspiration for a backyard getaway, an in-law suite, or a spot to sleep in at that lakeside property you purchased years ago, here are other tiny home options under $50K at Amazon.

WalkMax 2-story House

According to reviews, four people have tried out this WalkMax-brand tiny home and loved it. Customers gave it five stars for quality and durable materials, and they had great things to say about the customer service. Each floor is about 200 square feet, plus there’s a rooftop terrace for sitting out in the sunshine. It comes with a 10-year corrosion warranty and you don’t even have to stress about setting it up yourself: the seller says they offer on-site installation.

Erfitea Stackable Tiny Home

If you’re partial to an industrial look, this container home made of glass and steel might suit your fancy more than a cottage or cabin. Shapes, styles, sizes, and layouts vary widely based on shopper preference, but some things you can opt for include a second floor, entire walls of windows, a flat roof, a gabled roof, and more. Contact the seller on WhatsApp to get a price on your vision. 

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