{"id":264758,"date":"2026-05-09T12:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T12:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264758\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T12:38:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T12:38:09","slug":"miami-area-gets-first-new-manufactured-home-community-in-decades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/264758\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Area Gets First New Manufactured Home Community in Decades"},"content":{"rendered":"

Miami-Dade County<\/a> is one of the most desirable places to live in the country, but its median listing price of $595,868 is pushing many everyday people out of the market.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why an affordable alternative is drawing attention.<\/p>\n

Cottage Grove<\/a>, a manufactured housing<\/a> community under construction in South Miami-Dade, will feature 349 single-family homes with prices starting at just $129,900. It will be the first new manufactured housing development in Miami-Dade in decades.<\/p>\n

“The interest has been tremendous,” Ross Partrich, the CEO of RHP Properties<\/a>, which owns Cottage Grove, tells Realtor.com\u00ae<\/a>. “The market is showing there\u2019s a real need\u2014we\u2019ve had over 1,000 inquiries.”<\/p>\n

RHP Properties has built manufactured housing communities across 31 states, including Florida<\/a>, but this is its first project in Miami-Dade.<\/p>\n

“Cottage Grove addresses a critical gap in the housing supply at a time when rising home prices and construction costs are putting homeownership out of reach for many families and when supply is shrinking due to redevelopment,” says Partrich.<\/p>\n

The entrance to Cottage Grove, a new manufactured housing communityRHP Properties<\/p>\n

According to the Manufactured Housing Institute<\/a>, approximately 22 million Americans reside in manufactured homes. These homes are faster and cheaper to build.<\/p>\n

“There’s much less waste and more precision when you’re building in a factory,” says Partrich. “The economies of scale are better, and we\u2019re passing on the savings to our residents.”<\/p>\n

About the community<\/p>\n

At Cottage Grove, homeowners will own their houses but lease the land beneath them, paying $1,445 a month in lot rent.<\/p>\n

Partrich says residents of the community will enjoy five-star amenities.<\/p>\n

“That includes a beautifully maintained pool with a large sun deck, contemporary clubhouse, fitness center, yoga and lounge rooms, scenic biking and walking trails, and serene gazebos,” he says.<\/p>\n

While many manufactured housing communities<\/a> in Florida are age-restricted to 55 and older, this 92-acre community will welcome residents of all ages.<\/p>\n

“The playground, expansive green spaces, and gated entrance add to the community’s appeal for families,” says Partrich.<\/p>\n

Partrich says people have already begun putting down deposits on the homes\u2014each of which has four bedrooms and is around 1,600 square feet.<\/p>\n

“They’re spacious, with open floor plans, multiple living areas, and kitchens equipped with stainless-steel appliances and islands,” he explains.<\/p>\n

The first group of homes is expected to be completed and move-in-ready by late summer.<\/p>\n

Cottage Grove in South Miami-Dade, FL, prepares lots for the manufactured homes to be installedRHP PropertiesThe swimming pool at Cottage GroveRHP PropertiesDurability and long-term value<\/p>\n

In hurricane-prone<\/a> Florida, durability and safety are key considerations.<\/p>\n

Homes in Cottage Grove meet a set of quality standards from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.<\/p>\n

They’re set on concrete foundations, and Partrich says they’re able to withstand hurricane-force winds\u2014which gives residents added peace of mind.<\/p>\n

Over the past seven years, manufactured homes sold without land have appreciated by 51.6%, according to the Realtor.com Perks of the Park: Mobile Homes as an Affordable Alternative Report<\/a>. <\/p>\n

By comparison, median single-family homes rose 58.6% over the same period.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinancing has typically been more challenging to obtain on manufactured homes, with fewer lenders and higher interest rates,\u201d Florida real estate agent Cara Ameer<\/a> tells Realtor.com.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost manufactured housing communities use land leases, adding a monthly fee that can make it harder for some buyers to qualify or stay long-term. As a result, appreciation has historically been more limited,\u201d Ameer explains.<\/p>\n

But Florida real estate broker\u00a0Jeff Lichtenstein, CEO of\u00a0Echo Fine Properties<\/a>,\u00a0says he believes manufactured houses will only continue to rise in popularity, especially in the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n

“Stronger manufactured homes are going to be big,” he says. “The reason is that people just want a piece of the American dream and don\u2019t want to be stuck in rentals. These, in many cases, are stepping-stone communities that let someone get started and not be forced to move two counties away. It solves the problem of homeownership, individual placement, and a sense of community.”<\/p>\n

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