1950s Prefab Home Costs

Cost per square foot of prefabricated homes built by various manufacturers.

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National Homes 1953 values have been adjusted to have an equivalent lot cost for conventional single family values.

Chart: Brian PotterSource: National Homes 1953 catalog, House and Home Dec. 1954, Wikipedia, Chicago Tribune 1987, Eichler 1982