Do container homes hold their value?

Value depends on location, quality and the local market. A well-built container home on a good lot can hold its value, while a poorly finished one may be harder to sell.

What buyers look at

• Build quality, including insulation and the finishes.
• Permits and documents that show the house is legal.
• The location, the views and the access.

The appraisal problem

Appraisers have fewer comparable sales for container homes, which can lower the valuation. Good records help the appraiser see the quality.

Protect the value

Keep the paint, the roof and the insulation in good condition. Keep the approval papers, the invoices and the drawings.

See the guide to property tax and appraisal, and create a clean record of the design in the UnedPod configurator.