TREK Tiny Homes Shell: 28-Foot Modern THOW for $35,000

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This 28-foot tiny house shell by TREK Tiny Homes offers a professionally built structure ready for interior finishing. At 238 square feet on a custom triple-axle trailer, the shell includes 2×4 walls, 2×6 floor joists, closed-cell spray foam insulation, and Andersen 400 windows throughout.

The exterior features black 26-gauge steel siding and roofing with a modern aesthetic. The layout is designed for a 5-foot bathroom, 7’2″ loft, and space for an elevator bed in the rear sitting area. Built in 2022 and located in Berkley, Massachusetts.

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Modern Exterior with Steel Siding


Unfinished Interior Ready for Customization

Loft Area with 7’2″ Height

2×4 Wall Framing and 2×6 Floor Joists

Custom Triple-Axle Trailer

Black Steel Exterior with Andersen Windows

Rear Section with Elevator Bed Space

Design Details

  • Builder: TREK Tiny Homes
  • Location: Berkley, Massachusetts
  • Year Built: 2022
  • Price: $35,000
  • Size: 238 sq ft
  • Dimensions: 28′ x 8’6″
  • Trailer: Custom triple-axle
  • Axles: 3 x 7,000 lb capacity
  • Brakes: Auto FSA electric
  • Jack: 10,000 lb drop leg, bolted in place
  • Fenders: Structural square
  • Wall Framing: 2×4
  • Floor Joists: 2×6 box
  • Insulation: Closed-cell spray foam
  • Siding: Black 26-gauge steel
  • Roofing: Black 26-gauge steel
  • Windows: Andersen 400 series (casement style + one fixed picture window)
  • Planned Bathroom: 5′ space
  • Loft Height: 7’2″
  • Special Feature: Space for elevator bed in rear sitting area
  • Status: Shell only (unfinished interior)

Lessons from This Build

  • Shells Reduce Entry Cost: At $35,000 for a weathertight shell with quality windows and insulation, buyers can spread the remaining finish costs over time while having a solid structural foundation
  • Triple Axles Handle Heavy Builds: Three 7,000-lb axles provide 21,000 lbs of capacity, allowing for heavy finish materials like tile, full-size appliances, and dense storage without weight concerns
  • Closed-Cell Spray Foam Simplifies Finishing: Pre-installed spray foam insulation means the buyer doesn’t need to handle insulation installation, one of the more technical aspects of tiny house building
  • Andersen Windows Add Resale Value: Premium Andersen 400 series windows are a selling point that would be expensive to add after the fact, making this shell more valuable than budget alternatives
  • Layout Pre-Planning Guides Finish Work: The designed spaces for bathroom, loft, and elevator bed give buyers a starting framework while still allowing customization within those zones

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