$250,000 800 sqft 3 Bedrooms Shipping Container Home, Port Charlotte, Florida

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Containers	Two 40 ft, one 20 ft
Area	800 sqft
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Cost	$250,000 (2025)
Location	Port Charlotte, Florida, United States
Year	2021

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Simplistic living in a reliable and strong shipping container home at its finest! This solid metal structure comes equip with a metal roof and all impact windows and doors providing the ultimate hurricane proof protection that you're looking for in Florida. Completely energy efficient with spray insulated walls and ceilings and 3 mini split AC system. No HOA and no DEED restrictions + city water. The property features a detached bungalow (20 ft shipping container) with a kitchenette, bathroom and private entrance. The current owner (2025) uses it as a short-term rental where it rents out consistently.



The property backs up to a beautiful preserve that nobody can ever build on and since the property front faces east, you get a spectacular sunset view in the evening. This 20,000 square foot piece of property features approximately 7000 square feet of gravel parking area for ample space to bring your cars, boats, RVs and much more, graveled area includes two sunshade spots providing covered parking + a concrete driveway out front.

The kitchen features modern-style quartz countertops and soft close cabinetry. The master bathroom features a gorgeous river rock shower. The shipping container home has an open floorplan with a super cute and spacious living area. Home is outfitted with waterproof luxury vinyl flooring with a double water barrier.

Tons of solar light around the property creating a super Zen area to relax. Firepit included. Vinyl fence separates yourself from any neighbors providing pure privacy. The back permiter of the property is outfitted with 140 feet of rip rap that is designed to turn into a creek when it rains. Outdoor shower on the breezeway and enough space to extend the shipping container structure if you ever have ambitions to do so!

Yarrabee - Beautiful 150 m² Shipping Container Home, Tasmania, Australia

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Project	Yarrabee
Manufacturer	Tassie Containers
Containers	5
Area	150 m² (1,600 ft²)
Bedrooms	3
Year	2023
Budget	$230,000
Price	$1,350,000
Location	Tasmania, Australia

A pair of newlyweds are embracing an unconventional approach to home ownership by building their dream house out of shipping containers amid sky-high building costs and a challenging real estate market.

The Flowerpot couple tied the knot in November 2022 and wanted to see how far they could get building a home with a small budget and a bit of DIY.

They hope to inspire other young Tasmanians trying to break into the housing market.

“This was a good opportunity for us to have a beautiful home, in the location we want without the massive expenses that come with a traditional build,” owner Kiara Rolf said, “It’s been a pretty awesome journey and adventure to go on with your partner.”

2,880 sqft Stunning, Luxurious and Energy-Efficient Shipping Container Home, St. Louis, Missouri

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Project	The Container House
Containers	9
Area	2,880 sqft
Bedrooms	3
Year	2018
Price	$435,000
Location	St. Louis, Missouri

A stunning, luxurious and energy-efficient shipping container home, located on a premier corner lot in the heart of Old North St. Louis! Within sight of Downtown and convenient to the new NGA campus, this home delivers luxury and livability. Known locally as 'The Container House', this 3-story home built from 9 former shipping containers boasts dramatic open spaces and innovative details. The main floor features a sought-after open plan for easy entertaining! Upstairs, the primary suite is an airy retreat, featuring walk-in closets, a large dressing area, a spa-like shower w/skylight and a private covered deck with an Arch view! The top floor hosts two more BRs and lots and lots of flexible space - art gallery. As if all that weren't enough, the expansive yard is a beautifully curated garden of native species, complete with a serene walking path. Signature murals on both sides provide the finishing touches to this urban oasis!

The Pacific Bin - 3 Bedrooms Shipping Container Home in the Foothills of the Cascade Mountains (45 minutes from Seattle), Washington

The goal of The Pacific Bin is to give Seattle residents an outlet from the craziness of life.

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Project	The Pacific Bin
Owner and General Contractor	Devon Loerop
Architect	Aleksandra Forystek
Containers	5
Area	1600 sqft
Bedrooms	3
Year	2022
Location	Sultan, WA

Built from 5 intermodal containers in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, The Bin is truly one of a kind vacation home located in Sultan, WA.

The Bin offers 1600 square feet of interior space and 900 square feet of exterior deck space, sleeps 7 adults, one king bed, one full bed and 3 twin beds. The Bin boasts a large full service kitchen, hot tub, steam shower, private hiking trails, multilevel large wrap-around deck, indoor fireplace, outdoor firepit, helicopter landing zone, car charger, TV, high speed internet, and so much more!

Colo Crossings House - Shipping Container Home in NSW, Australia

As its own protected outpost, Colo Crossings is an idyllic escape. Benn and Penna Architects has utilised the humble and efficient structure of the shipping container to craft a unique and celebrated place of retreat.

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Project	Colo Crossings House
Architect	Benn + Penna Architecture
Containers	4
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Year	2021
Location	Lower Portland, New South Wales, Australia
Area	215 sqm (2300 sqft)
Photography	Tom Ferguson, Sean Tran

Description by the architects

Colo Crossings intersects landscape and shelter in the pursuit of retreat. Located 100 kilometers north-west of Sydney’s CBD, and sitting atop a steep slope above the Colo River, the private abode recesses into its setting alongside its occupants' withdrawal from the city in a rural effortlessness, with containment and refinement perched atop an unforgiving landscape. ‘Isolation’ takes on a new meaning as a celebration of one's surroundings.

A 3-dimensional weave of landscape and building, the home is wrapped in bush-laden mountains from all sides, within a bend in the Colo River. Looped internal circulation alludes to the external topography, allowing occupants to move cyclically through the house alongside the passing east-westerly sun and exposed elements. The u-shaped floor plan, containing 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open plan kitchen and living room further wraps its arms around the occupant. The horizontal form utilizes a tri-toned color scheme, which assimilates the building further into the landscape: a black platform is anchored onto the blackened rock shelf, followed by bush green shipping containers, topped with a silvered roofscape under the reflective kinetics of the clouds.

Box on the Rox Shipping Container Home + 20ft Container Swimming Pool, Joshua Tree, California

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Project	Box on the Rox
Architect	David Bailey
Builder	Alternative Living Spaces
Containers	3 + 1 (container swimming pool)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Build Time	4 month
Year	2023
Location	Joshua Tree, California, United States

Welcome to Box on the Rox, a unique and enchanting modern shipping container home nestled amidst the awe-inspiring beauty of Joshua Tree National Park! Just a few minutes to the park entrance and downtown, this extraordinary vacation rental offers an unparalleled experience, where modern comfort meets the rugged beauty of the desert.

Designed by renowned architect David Bailey, this thoughtfully designed container home is an architectural gem, combining sustainable living with contemporary style. Panoramic views of the breathtaking desert landscape, make it an ideal retreat for those who love to take in the outdoors from the moment you step onto the property. Airbnb link.

Casa Mar Azul - LEED Platinum 3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, Isabela, Puerto Rico

First single family residence to reach LEED Platinum certification in the Caribbean.

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Project	Casa Mar Azul
Designer and Builder	KONTi Design
Containers	3
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2.5
Build Time	9 month
Year	2022
Location	Barrio Jobos, Isabela, Puerto Rico

A sustainable and profitable project, Casa Mar Azul 3 bedroom shipping container home, in addition to being aesthetic and innovative, is friendly to the environment as it is made of reused materials.

Puerto Rico is an optimal vacation center for both real estate strategies and vacation rentals, where a container house is a great attraction to stay.

LEED Platinum raised the value of the home by 25-30% making the certification worth it for families too and not just big corporations. Buildings are responsible for an enormous amount of global energy use, resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and have a significant impact on our personal health and well-being. They offer us a better quality of life, while also lowering global carbon emissions, reducing electricity and water bills, and creating new green jobs.

Shipping Container Home on Pre-existing Unused and Abandoned Concrete Foundation, Pennsylvania

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Project	Moseley-Mathesius Residence
Containers	11
Area	7200 sqft
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Owners	Martha Moseley and Bill Mathesius
Photography	Ike Edeani
Year	2015
Location	Yardley, Pennsylvania

Just west of the New Jersey–Pennsylvania border, in the Bucks County borough of Yardley, across the street from the Delaware River, the shipping container home of Martha Moseley and Bill Mathesius sits on a sizable lot. Fashioned from 11 shipping containers and a preexisting raised-concrete foundation, the three-level, 7,200-square-foot structure stands in stark contrast to the neighboring vernacular of prewar summer cottages. The couple were inspired to build using the distinctively industrial material upon realizing the length of the foundation—a botched, unrealized construction project of its previous owner—perfectly matched that of 45-foot-long containers. Mostly self-designed, and largely furnished with pieces designed by Mathesius himself, the structure is akin to a giant art project and manifestation of their personalities.

Purchasing a lot off the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, Martha Moseley and Bill Mathesius adapted an unused concrete foundation—remnants of its previous owner’s abandoned plans—to create a home that’s uniquely their own. “We were inspired by the site, and our desire to have something cool and different,” says Moseley.

Martha Moseley: There were little summer bungalows here in the ’30s and ’40s—that’s the way this community had developed. There was one here and it burned down, and so that owner decided to build a monster house. He put in all the concrete but abandoned the project. That’s part of what we purchased and very much what inspired us to build with shipping containers: this concrete foundation.

650 sqft Shipping Container Home - Three Small Bedrooms in Three Small Containers, New York

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Project	MTK Cabin
Design	MB Architecture
Area	650 sq ft
Containers	Three 20 ft
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Year	2018
Location	Montauk, Long Island, New York

Description by architects

A small modern shipping container home in the woods in Montauk, consisting three bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and living areas, pre-fabricated using three 8' x 20' shipping containers.

The “Hamptons,” the Atlantic side of the Eastern End of Long Island, are known for a seasonal population who live in large homes, often over 7,000 square feet. But it is also home to a year-round population. We were lucky to receive a commission from three clients who needed a home to share while they live and work on the East End.

Our clients recognized the limitations of their budget and laid out programmatic requirements and aesthetic preferences that were inherently compatible with very affordable solutions. Their appreciation for small spaces, in their words, like boat cabins – bathrooms with open showers, single bed bedrooms, and a compact kitchen – made some unconventional design considerations possible.

Located in Montauk, where the amount of affordable housing is limited, we set out to create one of the least expensive new residences on the East End. The site is less than a mile from the marina where many people already live in tiny quarters on their boats, so the idea of smart solutions that make tiny living enjoyable was always on our and our clients’ minds.

For a start, we all agreed that the shipping container house should be no larger than 650 square feet, the minimum house size allowed in the Township of East Hampton which encompasses the Village of Montauk.

Based on our prior work in the area, and knowing of the high costs of site-built homes, we felt the need to explore prefabrication. Our initial research let us to the use of three recycled 8’ x 20’ shipping containers retrofitted and finished off-site and shipped to Montauk. Each container is 160 square feet, bringing the total of three containers to 480 square feet. By adding connecting spaces, we achieved the minimum required size.

From here our design challenge was to transform the otherwise claustrophobic space of the containers into intimate but open rooms that form a range of connections to the landscape around them. Each room becomes a window, an opening, or a doorway that creates its own connection with its outdoor surroundings.

In its tiny shell, the home features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen/dining/living room area. The shipping container home is organized into three pods with glass connections between them. The connections can be read as two separate tiny rooms maintaining privacy between pods or the connections can be read as one single unit that includes the porch forming a fourth volume. From the porch to the pods to the connectors, we maintained a uniform ceiling height and floor plane.

We staggered the containers to create privacy between the three people living in the home and used glazed connections as transitional and intimate spaces in between. On the axis of circulation (East-West), the containers were developed as perpendicular extensions along a promenade; circulation itself became a shared room. While in the cross axis, each container was developed independently to house its own program.




The containers are insulated on the inside with with closed cell spray foam and clad with finish grade plywood on the walls and ceiling and engineered wood on the floor. The connectors are frameless thermal fin-glass panels. The exteriors of the containers are spray-painted with marine grade paint. All built-ins are supported by the side-walls letting the floor plane be free of any obstruction. A combination of curtains, louvers, and deciduous trees help manage thermal loss and gain.

DIY Modular Shipping Container Home Addition, Richmond, Virginia

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Builder	Chris Raynore
Containers	2x45 ft
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Area	1,500 square foot
Year	2020
Sold for	$373,000 (2021)
Location	Richmond, Virginia, United States

This DIY modular home addition in Richmond, is Virginia's first shipping container home. The original small mid-century home, built in 1946, inspired by west coast and minimalist Scandinavian designs, has been stripped down to its shell and completely transformed.

The courtyard entry welcomes you to the warm tones of birch throughout the house. Amazing natural light flows through the skylights and oversized wall to wall, cornered, floor to ceiling commercial glass featuring solar shades. Enjoy this minimalist design with luxury Viking and Dacor appliances in a beautiful gloss slab kitchen with quartz counters, in-wall surround sound and projector in a huge living space, body spray shower in the master suite, heated floor bathroom in the shipping container home addition, wall hung Duravit toilets, tankless water heater for continuous heat and efficient, and mini split units. Custom floating stairs lead you up to a loft-like second floor in the DIY addition that includes another bedroom and a glass garage door to a covered patio. Huge windows give a panoramic view in this space. The backyard features a large patio and a deck with a hot tub, and a 200 sq ft finished studio.

1300 sqft 3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Architect and Builder	Paragon Designs
Containers	1x25ft, 4x40ft
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Area	1300 sq ft
Year	2021
Cost	$280,000
Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota

Description by Zillow

Own a jaw dropping, one of a kind piece of art in the Jordan neighborhood. This is the first shipping container house in Minneapolis and Paragon Designs was the mastermind behind the artful design and its construction. The shipping container house sitting high on a corner lot will stop anyone in their tracks and have them begging to see inside. Within those metal walls, you'll see a shipping container home filled with light and unique features that highlight earthly elements: rock - tile and counters, wood - custom staircase and kitchen counters and metal - exposed walls of the shipping container. The builder had thoughtfully designed the doors of the shipping containers to be support of the entrances and upper level decks for an outdoor enjoyment. Beyond the true beauty of this home, it's owner will appreciate the fact that it is zero energy ready. This show stopper is available to the right buyer that qualifies for the Minneapolis Homes Program.

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Beach Box Shipping Container Home, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia

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Architecture	O.G.E Group Architects
Project	Beach Box Buddina
Owner and Architect	John Robertson
Builder	PJP Construct
Containers	3
Cost	$170,000
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1
Year	2014
Location	Buddina, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Photography	Ross Eason

AWARDS	AIA Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the year 2014
	AIA Regional Commendation 2014

AIA Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the year 2014 Jury Citation

The utilization of “once used” shipping containers provides a robust and cost effective opportunity to re-engage with the beach culture and mixed use zoning of Buddina. The grouping provides separate private zones with pop outs for greater internal widths, linking with decks and courtyards and a simple skillion roof over entry referencing modest beach house vernacular. This playful use of containers, engages simple yet appropriate interiors and integration with the landscape. However, its power lies in the way it engages with the street and greater public domain through blurred internal/external and public/private boundaries, street furniture and through its honest and engaging presentation.

Description by O.G.E Group Architects

The ‘Beach Box Buddina’ is a modern day beach shack which uses three shipping containers as the primary structural building modules. The end doors have been removed to make way for full glazing panels, surrounded by crisp white awnings to bring a modern feel and protect from the elements. Deck areas and an internalised roofed link tie the shipping containers together and provide a touch of skillion roof beach shipping container house vernacular.

The primary objective was to deliver a modern shipping container house with a very simple method of construction and very modest budget with an architectural language that could be regarded as being both gritty and refined, and both urban and coastal.

Features such as full height glazing to the ends of the modules, hardwood timber cladding fins, plywood lined roof over the deck and the sleek white alpolic awnings, create a striking architectural composition. The plan arrangement of the 3 modules at splayed angles and separated from each other with linking decks and an internal sitting area, create a dynamic and playful series of spaces.

Distinctive landscaping features including extensive custom cut and painted sleepers, painted edge timber screen fences, and gabian blocks to the front footpath line, compliment the shipping container home and bring refinement to the project as a whole.

The Beach Box is a unique architectural project which has successfully utilised a very raw building module to create a building of surprising substance and refinement, and one which opens up absolutely to celebrate its oceanfront location.

On Saturday 20 October 2018 the Beach Box in Buddina was open to the public as part of Sunshine Coast Open House. Visitors were able to walk through the space and hear about the challenges and rewards of designing and constructing such a unique building by owner and architect John Robertson.




Description by Live Sunshine Coast

Local Architect and Sole Director of O.G.E Group, John Robertson, believes that good architecture must challenge, test and respond to countless variables, which is exactly what he has achieved with his contemporary and eco-friendly ‘Beach Box’ Shipping Container Home in Buddina.

This modern-day shack uses three shipping containers as the primary structural building blocks and has the extremely modest and almost unbelievable budget of $170,000 to construct, which certainly isn’t something you hear these days for a modern beachside home.

John came up with the initial idea after finding the block of land that had future development potential. He needed something that was affordable, cost effective and flexible. He researched kit homes and other alternatives but found that they weren’t within the cost parameters he was seeking. John discovered the containers and the fire was sparked!

The plans were subjected to intense scrutiny by the local council with the case going to the State Parliament. The project was about to be called in (stopped) however logic prevailed and he was able to finish the project. Three months later he won the House of the Year award and received a commendation by the Minister of Innovation for the State finals, where he was up against a $10 million build.

John, his partner and their combined five kids have lived comfortably in the Beach Box Buddina for three years and are now looking to renovate by adding a master bedroom and a kid’s rumpus room. He said his favourite thing about the pods is that he can go to work in the morning and by the afternoon two new rooms would have been added.

Over the past 2-3 years John and his team have been developing a ‘design menu’ for people of all ages to create one of their very own pod homes starting at only $60,000. The major reason behind it is to give people the flexibility to put more money into their land and location rather than the house and in turn gain better capital growth.

As the shipping container house is small or ‘semi-tiny’, it has been designed to be very functional. This limits what you can buy and forces you to forego unnecessary house times i.e. “junk” as John likes to call it, that I am sure we are all very aware of, most likely filling your cupboards or corners!

As your life evolves or demands change, the bliss in these shipping container homes is that you don’t have to entirely move. The option of adding an extra room or two on top or to the side is easy.

With the famous quote by Glenn Murcutt in mind “touch the earth lightly”, John is extremely passionate about providing sustainable properties that embrace the outdoor land and don’t lock you into an air-conditioned room. These houses of humility enable people to have their own humble personality in an urban and architectural place.

He is a strong believer that it doesn’t have to be an expensive house to be cool!

John has very big plans for these sustainable pods and hopes to one day make them entirely ‘off the grid’ with integrated solar and battery power.

Ebeling House - 3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, Bruce Township, Michigan

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Project	Ebeling House
Architect and Builder	Three Squared, Inc.
Containers	6
Area	2,600 sf
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2.5
Project Cost	$550,000
Year	2018
Location	Bruce Township, MI, USA

Description by Three Squared

The Ebeling House shipping container home is a unique hybrid construction utilizing both traditional lumber framing and shipping containers to create a spacious 2.5 bath, 3 bedroom shipping container home complete with open concept dining/living/kitchen, a home office, laundry room, a generously sized pantry, and an attached three car garage with a workshop.

4x 45 ft Shipping Container Home with Metal Siding, Northern Ireland

Set along the Grillagh River near Drumnlaph Woodland, this award-winning home redefines rural living in Northern Ireland. Built from four 45-foot shipping containers, its striking design combines dark grey expanded metal and Corten steel for a stunning visual contrast. Thoughtfully oriented to embrace its natural surroundings, expansive sliding doors connect the interior to an outdoor patio with a charming chimney. This unique home seamlessly blends contemporary architecture with rural charm, offering a functional and breath-taking family retreat.

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Project	Grillagh Water House
Architects	Patrick Bradley Architects
Containers	4x45 ft
Area	115 m² (1240 ft²)
Bedrooms	3
Year	2014
Location	Northern Ireland
Photos	Aidan Monaghan Photography
Technical Architect	AD Group
Structural Engineering	Joe Young Engineering
Construction company	Thornton Roofing

Located on the banks of the Grillagh River - for residents known as Pixies Paradise - the young architect Patrick Bradley designed his shipping container house, set in the countryside in Northern Ireland next to the historic and picturesque Drumlamph Woodland, which is what remains of the "Great Killetra Forest", which would have once covered the whole of Northern Ireland.

Unlike any other house that has ever been designed and built within Northern Ireland, this house takes a completely new approach to rural Irish countryside architecture. With the concept of enhancing agricultural buildings spread across the countryside, the house is a refreshing approach to contemporary 21st century Irish architecture.

3 Bedroom Tropical Shipping Container Home, Indonesia

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Architect	Atelier Riri
Area	155 m² (1670 ft²)
Containers	4
Bedrooms	3
Year	2014
Location	Jatiasih, Indonesia
Photographs	Teddy Yunantha
Architect In Charge	Arga Putra Rachman
Project Director	Novriansyah Yakub
Construction company	ASKALA Indonesia

Description by the project team. 

Atelier Riri was challenged to design a 3 bedroom shipping container home using reused containers, in an area of ​​150 sqm.

The tropical shipping container home is located in Bekasi, a suburb near the big city of Jakarta. Where there are homes for young couples with 2 children. In addition to the basic necessities, and bringing the family together in a living space, the owners also wanted to add a hobby room as an activity area for the children and their parents.

The 3 bedroom shipping container home consists of 4 overlapping and crisscrossing installed shipping containers. These containers serve secondary needs, such as the hobby room, especially since space is limited and thermal comfort is still below average, although several additional layers have actually been added to the ceiling to lower the interior temperature. This includes the installation of a metal mesh for plant propagation and glass wool insulation over the pine wood.

The movement of people inside the tropical shipping container home, is continuous, exploring each space that could be more entertaining for the occupants. Stairs and ramps reach each floor and the part of the house that is divided by a large void in its center. We also made additional space by using a wooden deck on the top. This space can be used to gather the family while enjoying the fresh air in the morning or midday.

To continue the spirit of recycling materials, all the wood in the project is used pine. The metal plates are arranged to form a connection between the container frame and the door. We also focus on reducing materials, such as floors, made of polished concrete, unfinished wood furniture, and brick wall that was only painted to reduce the use of cement.

The roof garden is also used as an extended space from the containers.

We strongly believe that this 3 bedroom shipping container home will give a new definition to contemporary tropical Indonesian homes.

Box Hop Shipping Container Homes, Ohio, USA

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3 Bedroom 1300 sqft Shipping Container Home in Lago Vista, Texas (35 miles from Austin)

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Project	Villa de Shipping Containers
Area	1,300 sq ft
Year	2019
Location	Lago Vista, Texas (35 miles from Austin)
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	3.5
Price	$622,500	Sold in July 2020

Lago Vista, Texas (35 miles from Austin) is a beautiful location with scenic views and natural attractions, such as Lake Travis and the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. The climate is typically warm with mild winters, making it a great location for year-round living. A shipping container home in Lago Vista can provide a unique and affordable living space with a modern and minimalist design, and there are several additional potential benefits to consider.

First, shipping container homes in Texas can be relatively affordable and efficient to build, especially in comparison to traditional homes. The modular and durable nature of shipping containers can also provide a strong basic structure for a sturdy and resilient home, which may be particularly beneficial in a region prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

Additionally, the adaptability of shipping container homes can allow for customization and flexibility in design and layout, while also providing the opportunity to be more environmentally conscious by incorporating sustainable materials and energy-efficient features.

Overall, this shipping container home in Lago Vista, Texas, may be a unique and attractive option for those seeking a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly housing solution in a picturesque location.


Description from realtor.com

Villa de Shipping Containers - 3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, Texas, overlooking Lake Travis. It's three unique units that all share a pool. Optimal use: Picturesque and sustainable chic setting for long term rental (rent 2 and keep one for your lake house) [or] a perfect family vacation home where everyone enjoys their own private spaces [or] just live your best life here, it's awesome. Multiple level patios capture the natural beauty of Lake Travis and span the vast Texas Hill Country. Just a 45 minute scenic drive to Austin!

3 Bedroom Shipping Container Home, New Orleans, Louisiana

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Project	Shipping Container House on Dryades
Architect	Corey Newell - Newell Architecture & Development, LLC
Structural Engineering	Design Office
Containers	4x 40 ft
Area	1,280 sf
Location	New Orleans, Louisiana
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2
Sold Price	$313,000 (2023)
Year	2016

This Shipping Container Home in New Orleans (Louisiana) is a single family home that was built in 2016. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $313,000 in August 2023. Zillow



This solid steel home is constructed w/ recycled shipping containers. Very energy efficient, sustainable, & eco friendly. Wonderful open floor plan, wood floors & led lighting through out, soft close cabinets, cortez tops, s.S. Apps, dbl insulated windows, 22 seer ac/heating, spray foam insulation, all low flow plumbing fixtures, tankless water heater, existing container doors can be closed for storms or privacy. Front & rear porch.

HO:ME 296 - Beautiful Two-Story 4x 40ft and 1x 20ft Shipping Container Home, Santa Barbara, California

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Project	HO:ME 296
Architecture	AB Design
Builder	Barber Builders, Steelblox
Interior Design	McFadden Design Group
Landscape Architect	Greens Landscape
Structural and Civil Engineer	Ashely & Vance
Electrical Engineer	JMPE
Area	2,435 SF
Bedrooms	3
Containers	4x40ft, 1x20ft
Location	Santa Barbara, California
Year	2017

Description from architects:

How did the architects create a luxury, single-family container-based residence in Santa Barbara County that infused the owners’ distinct personalities?

Schulte Lane captures the essence of AB design studio’s ethos of “inspiration through collaboration.” From concept to completion, the studio strategically maintained a collaborative relationship with key stakeholders at every level to realize this high-end, container-based dwelling in Santa Barbara County—the first of its kind to be permitted in the area.

Entrusting AB design studio with their vision, the owners—an environmental attorney and a fashion stylist—wanted a sustainable and elegant contemporary home that complemented their personalities and occupational passions. The result is a two-story residence, seamlessly integrating five reclaimed shipping containers, nestled into the lush Santa Barbara hillside. The upper level consists of four 40-foot containers that form the master suite and bedroom spaces, separated by a dramatic central stairwell and corridor with skylight. On an open first floor plan, the architects combined living spaces and kitchen to create a center of activity and area for entertaining. The space’s main focal point is an exposed 20-foot shipping container that was transformed into a pantry and scullery.

LoHi Shipping Container House in Denver, Colorado

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Area	2,192 square feet (203 square meters)
Containers	7
Bedrooms	3
Location	Denver, Colorado
Sold Price	$679,000 in 2015
	$992,000 in 2021
Year	2014

The LoHi Shipping Container House is located in Denver. For building it seven shipping containers were used. Such containers you can find on cargo ship that transports the cars. The home doesn’t look inside like a pile of abandoned steel, it amazes with its luxurious interior. The shipping container house is an up-cycling’s result. Thanks to this process reclaimed materials get their new life in something more valuable. Look at the photos below.