She Bought Her First Home for $65K — and It’s a Tiny House She Actually Loves
After years of renting, she finally bought her first home — a tiny one she’s genuinely excited to share with you.
First Impressions & Layout — stepping in through the front door
The footprint is 26 feet long by 15 feet wide.
At the front door, you walk straight into the space.
You’re greeted by a large living area that sets the tone.
One side holds the dining nook alongside the living room.
The other side is the kitchen, clean and open.
Behind you sits the bathroom, tucked in without fuss.
Right across from it, the bedroom waits on the main floor.
The Kitchen — full‑size appliances and a movable island
The kitchen runs in a single, streamlined line.
You can move from sink to stove without a single detour.
Some cabinets were removed to fit the dishwasher.
Appliances are full size here, with the dishwasher being the smaller exception.
You won’t find a built‑in microwave, and that’s by design.
Instead, a compact oven handles baking, broiling, toasting, and air‑frying duties.
Even better, the island can be moved when you need more room or a different setup.
Living Room & Multi‑use Furniture — calm, practical design
The living room is connected to the kitchen, an open sweep you can arrange to your liking.
She pared down furniture and chose only what fits this footprint.
Everything she brings in does more than one job, so pieces work double duty.
The futon can turn into a real bed when a visitor stays over.
The island lives with the windows as part of the living room.
There’s a dedicated entertainment center ready with plenty of plugs for whatever you set there.
Above it all, a wall‑mounted mini split quietly handles both AC and heat by remote.
Bathroom & Laundry — functional choices for tiny spaces
Laundry tucks into its spot with a stacked washer and dryer she genuinely enjoys using.
The unit is smaller than expected, so loads happen more often.
The dryer still performs beautifully and gets clothes dry without repeats.
One surprise: the stacker didn’t come with the home, so it was an extra cost to add.
In the bathroom, everything feels functional and right‑sized for daily routines.
She chose a ceramic shower, the exact style she’d always wanted.
Because tiny bathrooms make humidity fast, a dehumidifier helps keep moisture in check.
Downstairs Bedroom — a surprisingly roomy main‑floor suite
Step into the bedroom and you immediately get why it’s a favorite spot.
A full‑size bed anchors the room without overwhelming it.
An adjustable base lets the head or feet rise for comfort as needed.
A built‑in dresser offers deep drawers for clothes and the other essentials of everyday life.
With one main closet, storage is arranged thoughtfully to make every inch count.
Under the bed, three rolling bins hold clothing, photos, and more without stealing floor space.
Even the futon in the living room hides three more rolling bins for extra storage.
Cost, Builder & Life in the 55+ Park Community
An unexpected, rather large inheritance made this move possible.
With that, she connected with Michelle at Factory Expo Homes to navigate the build.
Michelle even offered a discounted brand‑new 2025 tiny home with two mini splits included.
The final price for the basic package came in a little under $65,000.
Lot rent in her community lands at $700 a month, right in the medium range she found while researching.
This community accepts only park models, aligning perfectly with her home’s classification.
It’s also a 55‑plus neighborhood, where neighbors are in a similar season of life and genuinely help one another.
