Shipping Container Home + 20ft Container Swimming Pool, Joshua Tree, California
In the Joshua Tree region of California, there is a unique shipping container home built by Neil. This home consists of three 40-foot shipping containers, covering a total area of 960 ft^2. Neil designed this project as the perfect getaway for friends and family.
Many challenges were encountered during the construction of the home. Landscaping, connecting water and electricity, sourcing the containers, and more were quite labor-intensive. Neil notes that the total cost of the house was around $650,000. This price includes the land, electricity, permits, water, foundation, construction of the containers, a pool, and solar panels.
The house features a spacious living room, three bedrooms, and a luxurious spa bathroom. Neil emphasizes the importance of colors and textures in the design of the house. The bathroom, in particular, feels like a spacious and luxurious spa with two sinks and two rain showers.
Neil states he worked hard on this project and is very satisfied with the outcome. This unique container home is designed not only as a residence but also as a rental point to share with people worldwide.
Here’s a detailed list of the costs involved in constructing the container home:
- Budget: The total budget was set at $150,000.
- Land Cost: The cost of the land was $36,000.
- Electricity Cost: $26,000 was spent on electrical connections.
- Permits: $35,000 was paid for construction permits.
- Water Connection: The cost of the water connection amounted to $30,000.
- Foundation: $72,000 was spent on the foundation of the house.
- Container Construction: The full construction of the three containers cost $250,000.
- Container Pool: The cost of the container pool was $60,000.
- Solar Panels: $46,000 was spent on solar panels to power the house.
- Total Cost: Considering all these expenses, the total construction cost of the house was approximately $650,000. This price includes furniture and all other details.
Neil asserts that these expenses encompass all the costs associated with building the container home. While many challenges were faced during the construction, the result was a unique and comfortable living space.
