The family business delivers turnkey manufactured homes to Yavapai County.
Granillo knows the business inside and out. His family has been building and selling manufactured homes in Yavapai County for more than 40 years. He began learning the ropes when he was just 5 years old and now oversees sales across almost the entire county.
Prices for new manufactured homes range from about $213,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath model on a quarter-acre lot, to $415,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath home on two acres. Local market conditions vary.
“Chino Valley is one of the more expensive areas for new manufactured homes,” said Granillo. “The average price for a three-bedroom, two-bath home there is about $399,000. In Prescott Valley, it’s around $385,000, and in Dewey-Humboldt, the average is closer to $350,000.”
One of the biggest challenges is finding available lots in Prescott. “There are very few places left to put new manufactured homes,” Granillo said.
Prices fluctuate depending on several factors: the size of the lot, the home itself and location. Whether the homeowner has access to a well or must rely on hauled water can also affect price, with homes lacking wells typically priced $25,000 to $30,000 lower.
Granillo warns that buyers should be wary when shopping for used manufactured homes. “There are a number of businesses getting into manufactured homes that don’t know the manufactured home business,” he said. He’s had multiple customers come to him after purchasing from unlicensed dealers and running into serious problems.
He notes that many sellers are pricing used homes at the same level as new ones – even though the newer models include energy-efficient appliances, dual-pane windows, LED lighting, low-flow toilets and Ecoflow showerheads.
“The best part of my work is bringing affordable homes to people,” Granillo said. “We do all the work from start to finish, and when we hand the key to the customer, they are extremely happy. We can work with any budget.”
Still, there are some limitations. One of the biggest hurdles is helping buyers understand that customization options are limited. Unlike stick-built homes, manufactured homes come in a fixed range of models produced by manufacturers.
Granillo emphasizes that a properly installed home on a stem wall – rather than piers – will hold and increase its value better over time. And in terms of timing, manufactured homes offer another advantage: “Delivery, setup and finish takes four to seven months for a new manufactured home,” he said. While a new stick-built home can take a year or more.
For buyers considering pre-owned models, Granillo recommends looking only at homes built after 1976 – the year HUD began enforcing quality standards for manufactured housing.
The Granillo family has sold thousands of homes in Yavapai County. Today, they continue to sell about 70 new manufactured homes each year, building on a reputation for integrity, affordability and full-service delivery that has spanned generations. QCBN
By Stan Bindell, QCBN
Photo by Stan Bindell: With more than 40 years of family experience behind him, Eric Granillo continues a legacy of helping Yavapai County residents find affordable, energy-efficient manufactured homes and often saving buyers up to $200,000 compared to traditional builds.
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