A 398 Sq. Ft. Park Model with a First-Floor Bedroom in La Vernia, Texas

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Park models solve the problem that defeats most tiny houses on wheels: they make room for a private ground-floor bedroom. This one, near La Vernia, Texas, runs 40’10” by 11’2″ for 398 square feet plus a six-foot porch, laid out the way park models usually are — open-concept living room and kitchen at the front, bedroom and bathroom at the back, and no loft anywhere.

It was built in 2018 and had run as an Airbnb since 2020, which shows in its condition and in the fact that it sold fully furnished, appliances included. An electric fireplace anchors the living room, and the exterior carries a metal roof and fresh paint. Because it sits on axles, the buyer took responsibility for transport, levelling, and tie-down.

Editor’s note: this home was listed at $85,000 in early 2024 and has sold. Land was not included and the seller offered no financing or trade. Current listings are linked below.
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Inside a 398 Sq. Ft. Texas Park Model

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You walk into the living room, which has an electric fireplace.

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The couch sits up against a bank of four large windows.

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A countertop peninsula provides seating for meals.

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Lots of counter space and a huge sink!

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I love the dedicated coffee bar area.

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The ceilings are tall with exposed beams. Beautiful!

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The bathroom has double sinks!

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The walk-in shower features wood grain tiles.

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There’s a washer and dryer in the hallway. So nice!

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Here’s the private bedroom, with a separate mini-split.

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I might add some art to the walls!

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Barn doors hide the closet space.

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There’s even a little porch space off the front. Love it!

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Design Details

Original asking price: $85,000, fully furnished (2024, sold)
Has been used as an AirBnB and is in immaculate condition
40’10”x11’2” (6’ porch)- 398sqft
Buyer is responsible for transport, leveling, and tie down.
No land, no financing, no trade
Home is on axels
Metal roof
Newly painted
Price includes all furnishings and appliances, including Birchlane Sleeper Sofa
No sales tax – home is titled as an RV – no annual county taxes
Built in 2018, purchased at the end of 2019, and accepted delivery in March of 2020
Located near La Vernia, TX

Why Park Models Suit Full-Time Living

The ground-floor bedroom is the whole point. Park models trade towability for a real bedroom behind a door — the single biggest quality-of-life gain over a THOW.
Nearly 400 sq. ft. changes what fits. At this size a full kitchen, a proper bathroom, and a separate living room all coexist without folding furniture.
Budget for placement, not just purchase. Transport, levelling, and tie-down fall to the buyer and are a real line item on a 40-ft unit.
An ex-Airbnb is usually a well-kept one. Rental units get cleaned and repaired constantly, and they tend to sell furnished because the furniture was sized for the space.
No land, no financing changes who can buy. Cash-only, land-not-included deals narrow the buyer pool — which is often why the price is keen.

The seller’s contact details have been removed, as this home sold in 2024.