Over the decades, the kit homes ranged in price from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on the size, design and scope. The companies also sold garages, boilers, chicken coops, bathtubs and built-in shelving.

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The Virginian-Pilot, January 12, 2006 "Suffolk Sun" Section, p. SU8 (posted with permission from The Virginian-Pilot) It's a house that may have arrived by boxcar, complete with thousands of parts, a ...

When she started her search for a house, Amy Balicki didn’t set out to buy a Sears kit home in Downers Grove, Illinois – but she probably should have. That’s because Downers Grove was a prime location ...

Sears sold mail-order kit homes from 1908 to 1942, ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. Few Sears kit homes were sold in Florida, likely due to shipping logistics and the homes' ...

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Kit homes are an increasing popular option for home buyers looking for a cost-effective way to build their own house or ...