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Former Airbnb lists in North Carolina for $39,900. But you’re gonna need a big truck

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They’re affordable. They’re adorable. They’re portable.

Tiny houses are a lot of things, and they’re popular in this economy. This 246-square-foot home on the real estate market in Asheville, North Carolina, is all of those things.

But there’s a slight catch.

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“Tiny home for sale only,” the listing on Zillow.com says. “No land, you move.”

That’s right, for $39,900 this former Airbnb can be yours, but you’re gonna need a pretty hefty flatbed to relocate the home.

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This isn’t that unusual since you can purchase tiny house kits to build your own home and relocate it to a spot of your choosing.

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Though it’s sort of easier, at least for the buyer, if the home is already sitting on the intended property.

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“Formally used for (Airbnb) it is totally furnished in excellent condition. Turnkey. Living room/ bedroom combo, kitchenette and bath,” the listing says.

Tiny homes vary in size, and with the average cost running around $300 per square foot, they range from $30,000 to $60,000, according to Rocket Mortgage.

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However, there was a tiny house that made waves this year after it listed for $1.09 million. The 196-square-foot house was on the market in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, making it roughly around $5,587 per square foot, McClatchy News reported.

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The house is still for sale.

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This story was originally published April 13, 2022 at 5:57 PM with the headline "Former Airbnb lists in North Carolina for $39,900. But you’re gonna need a big truck."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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