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| Specification | Casita | Compact |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boxabl | Brette Haus |
| Category | Foldable | Foldable |
| Status | Shipping | Shipping |
| Base priceProjected / Unconfirmed | $60,000 | $33,000 |
| Estimated delivered costProjected / Unconfirmed | $95,000 – $175,000 | $70,000 – $120,000 |
| Deployed areaProjected / Unconfirmed | 361 sq ft | 291 sq ft |
| Bedrooms | Studio / none | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 | 1 |
| Folded dimensionsProjected / Unconfirmed | 8.5 ft W × 19 ft L × 12 ft 4 in H (towed at legal 8.5 ft width, no special permit) | Folds flat for container or flatbed transport; exact folded dimensions not published |
| Deployed dimensionsProjected / Unconfirmed | 19 ft × 19 ft footprint, 9.5 ft ceilings | About 30 m² footprint (~291 sq ft), single storey, ~2.9 m height (Compact 27) |
| Setup timeProjected / Unconfirmed | Roughly 1 hour to unfold and about a day to be move-in ready; utilities and inspection still take days to weeks | About 3 hours to unfold with a crane and a small crew |
| Foundation | The modular Casita requires a permanent foundation (pad, pier or slab) in most jurisdictions; a separate park-model RV version sits on a rolling chassis. Delivered as a factory-built dwelling, not a trailer you can simply park. | Screw piles, piers or pads — no permanent foundation strictly required; the patented hinge is rated for repeated relocations, and crane access is needed on delivery day |
| Certifications | State modular seal | No certification verified |
| Regions served | United States — approved and delivered as factory-built/modular housing in a growing list of states (CA, NV, AZ and Texas as of 2026); 700+ Casitas built to date per Boxabl's own site (Aug 2026). Delivery cost varies sharply by distance from North Las Vegas. | European Union; United Kingdom; North America (export order, at added cost) |
| Lead timeProjected / Unconfirmed | Waitlist based; Boxabl cites production in as little as ~2 months, but order-to-delivery has historically run much longer and remains its most criticised metric | About 8–12 weeks plus ocean freight to North America |
| Financing | Not financeable as conventional real estate until permanently affixed. Boxabl cites ~$895/mo financed. Because the modular Casita carries a state modular seal rather than a HUD label, standard manufactured-home (chattel) lending is not the default path; buyers typically use personal loans, RV/chattel lending on the park-model version, or cash. | Imported units are hard to finance conventionally in the US. Most North American buyers pay cash or use a construction/renovation loan tied to the land. |
| Warranty | 1-year manufacturer warranty plus a 6-year extended warranty per Boxabl; confirm current terms in writing | 2-year manufacturer warranty on all elements; 50+ year lifespan claimed |
| Best for | ADU / backyard home, Primary residence, Rental investment | ADU / backyard home, Hospitality & short stay, Rental investment |