Buy a tiny house at Walmart? You can for under $16K

(NEXSTAR) — You can buy just about anything at Walmart these days — maybe even your next home. While there are dozens of things to consider before purchasing a tiny home, it’s never been easier to find and buy one.

Right now, Walmart is selling a 19-foot by 20-foot container home by Chery Industrial for $15,900. According to Walmart’s description, the Expandable Prefab House is made of a steel frame and features several windows, room divisions and a built-in toilet and shower.

The model also comes in smaller sizes, including a 16 1/2-foot by 20-foot home for $11,988 and a 15-foot by 20-foot home for $13,499.

Walmart notes to potential buyers that the item will need to be shipped via flatbed trucks and customers will be responsible for unloading the product — which the company recommends the use of forklifts or cranes.

According to the listing, the “modern villa prefab house” can withstand some snow load, though users are warned not to stay inside the home during extreme weather conditions, including storms, hurricanes and floods.

While container or tiny homes can be an affordable option for many people, there are a few things to consider before buying one.

Finance outlet NerdWallet explains that while there are some pros to tiny homes (lower utility bills, customization), cons include financing (which NerdWallet says can be difficult for tiny homes), potential difficulties securing insurance, and potentially challenging resale value.

In addition to paying for the home and utilities, you’ll also potentially need to purchase a lot on which to place your home. As with any major purchase, research your area to see if you’d even be able to place your home somewhere near you.

Finally, just so you know there are options: you can also currently purchase a variety of tiny homes on Amazon, which range in price from under $10,000 to up to $50,000. In addition to purchasing a pre-assembled home, some tiny home goers opt to build their own.

Per Rocket Mortgage , the cost of building a tiny home is typically the cheapest option, though it’s not without expected costs and complications.

“The reality is that most tiny home builders spend anywhere between $14,500–$60,000 or more depending on their preferences and the supply of building materials. Building permits average $1,380 nationally, although homes with larger floor plans and custom materials will raise that price,” writes Rocket Mortgage’s Victoria Araj.

Another option to consider is purchasing a tiny home on wheels, which can typically be cheaper than those requiring a foundation.

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