Mobile Home Appraisal in Texas

USPAP-Compliant Mobile Home Appraisals Services in Texas

Charitable Donation Appraisals

Mobile home appraisals for IRS Form 8283

Refinance & Lending Appraisals

Compliant manufactured home appraisals for loans, refinancing, and Medicaid Planning.

Estate & Probate Appraisals

Bankruptcy Appraisals

Reliable valuations for estate planning, inheritance, and probate matters.

Unbiased mobile home appraisals suitable for bankruptcy filings

Mobile Home Mavens provides professional mobile home appraisal services across Texas, supporting financial, legal, and personal needs. Every manufactured home valuation is tailored to its purpose and based on current market data and location-specific factors. Learn more about us.

- Kevin N.

"I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval.

I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try.

I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money."

Mobile & Manufactured Home Appraisals

Independent, USPAP-compliant valuations for single-wide mobile and manufactured homes.

Common appraisal scenarios

• Pre-HUD and post-HUD Code homes

• Park-located single-wide units

• Owner-occupied and tenant-occupied properties

• Rural and suburban locations

• Non-permanent installations

• Age, depreciation, and remaining economic life

• Interior and exterior condition

• Comparable sales and market demand

• Title and classification considerations

Single-Wide Mobile Home Appraisal

Double-Wide Mobile Home Appraisal

Valuations for double-wide and multi-section manufactured homes classified as personal property.

Common appraisal scenarios

• Double-wide and multi-section units

• Homes in parks or on non-affixed land

• Installation method and support systems

• Square footage, layout, and functional utility

• Structural condition and deferred maintenance

• Market-supported comparable selection

• Utility access and upgrades

• Location desirability and demand

• Financing and resale requirements

Expert valuations for single-wide and double-wide manufactured housing. We appraise factory-built housing classified as personal property or chattel. We do not provide appraisals for permanently affixed manufactured homes classified as real property.

Mobile Home Appraisal Pricing

Mobile Home Mavens offers fixed-fee online mobile home appraisals across the United States. Our fees are between $595 to $695 per mobile home and varies based on the type of home and the intended use of the appriasal. based on the intended use of your appraisal report - with reports for legal and tax purposes

Standard Mobile Home Appraisal

USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes (Personal Use, Probate Court, Estate Distribution)

$595

Advanced Mobile Home Appraisals

USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes (IRS Charitable Contributions, Estate Tax Filings, Legal Purposes) or Double-Wide Mobile Homes

✔ Standard USPAP-Complaint Report

✔ Basic Purpose: Insurance, Estates

✔ Online Appraisal

✔ Advanced USPAP & IRS-Qualified Report

✔ Typical Purpose: IRS, Legal

✔ Online Appraisal

$695

Texas Mobile Home Appraisal Services

We provide fast, credible mobile home appraisals across Texas, grounded in the realities of local markets from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast. From San Antonio and Austin along the I‑35 corridor, to Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs, Houston exurbs, and oil‑patch communities like Midland–Odessa, we understand how Texas jobs, schools, and land use drive value. We work with homes in park communities, on family ranchland, and on rural acreage with private utilities—common setups across Texas counties. Our reports consider age, condition, wind‑zone and tie‑down requirements, land‑lease terms, and recent comparable Texas sales, so the value reflects what buyers here actually pay. Whether you need an appraisal for a lender, estate, divorce, insurance, or a private sale, we handle everything online and by phone, making it easy even if you’ve moved out of state but still own a Texas home.

Our online appraisal option allows us to service:

• San Antonio metro area

• Austin and the I‑35 corridor (Round Rock, San Marcos, New Braunfels)

• Dallas–Fort Worth (including Arlington, Plano, Irving)

• Houston and surrounding suburbs (Katy, Pearland, The Woodlands)

• El Paso and surrounding communities

• Rio Grande Valley (McAllen, Edinburg, Harlingen, Brownsville)

• Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend communities

• Lubbock and South Plains region

• Amarillo and the Panhandle

• Midland–Odessa and Permian Basin towns

• Waco and Central Texas communities

• Killeen–Temple–Belton area

• Tyler and East Texas (Longview, Marshall)

• Beaumont–Port Arthur and Golden Triangle

• Bryan–College Station

• Abilene and Big Country region

• San Angelo and Concho Valley

• Victoria and Crossroads region

• Hill Country communities (Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls)

• North Texas small towns around the Red River (Wichita Falls, Gainesville)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What types of homes does Mobile Home Mavens appraise?

We appraise mobile and manufactured homes classified as personal property, including single-wide and double-wide units. Our services are limited to factory-built housing that is not permanently affixed to land or treated as real property.

What types of homes do you not appraise?

We do not appraise manufactured homes that are permanently affixed to land or classified as real property. Homes with permanent foundations, recorded real estate attachments, or those requiring a state-licensed real estate appraisal fall outside our scope.

How can I tell if my mobile home qualifies as personal property?

If your mobile home can be moved or transported, then it qualifies as personal property. For example, if your mobile home has an axle, wheels, or a hitch, it is usually personal property.

How can I tell if my mobile home is considered real estate?

If your mobile home cannot be moved from its location, then it is generally considered real estate. If your mobile home is on a poured concrete foundation, then it is likely unmovable and therefore considered real estate.

What if I'm still not sure if my mobile home is personal property or real estate?

A quick way to understand if your mobile home is considered personal property is if it's registered with the DMV. If it has a property title, then it is generally considered real estate. If your home is included in real property tax records, then it is in fact real estate.

Are you a real estate appraisal company?

No. Mobile Home Mavens is not a real estate appraisal firm. We specialize exclusively in mobile and manufactured homes valued as personal property (chattel). If your home is treated as real estate, a state-licensed real estate appraiser is typically required.

Are your mobile home appraisals USPAP-compliant?

Yes. All Mobile Home Mavens appraisal reports are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Reports are written to be clear, defensible, and suitable for third-party review by attorneys, fiduciaries, lenders, and tax professionals.

Who prepares the appraisal report?

Appraisal reports are prepared by credentialed appraisers who specialize in mobile and manufactured housing. Mobile Home Mavens manages the intake, process, and delivery, while valuation conclusions are developed by qualified professionals in compliance with USPAP and applicable guidelines.

What is a mobile home appraisal used for?

Mobile home appraisals are commonly used for estate and trust matters, IRS-compliant charitable donations, divorce and family law matters, resale planning, dispute resolution, and other personal financial or legal needs. Each appraisal is prepared for the specific intended use identified at the start of the engagement.

What’s the difference between a single-wide and a double-wide mobile home?

A single-wide mobile or manufactured home is built as one transportable section, while a double-wide is made up of two sections joined together on site. Double-wide homes are typically wider, have more interior space, and often command higher market values, but both can be appraised as personal property when they are not permanently affixed to land.

What’s the difference between a “mobile home” and a “manufactured home”?

The terms are often used interchangeably, but there is an important distinction. Homes built before June 15, 1976 are typically referred to as mobile homes, while homes built after that date are classified as manufactured homes and constructed under the HUD Code. Both may be appraised as personal property depending on installation and classification, but construction standards and market considerations can differ.

Do you provide appraisals for IRS charitable donations?

Yes. We provide independent mobile home appraisals to support charitable donations that require a qualified appraisal under IRS guidelines. Reports are prepared to support IRS Form 8283 and are written with audit-readiness and third-party review in mind.

How long does a mobile home appraisal take?

Most mobile home appraisals are completed within 7–10 business days after intake materials are received. Expedited service is available in certain cases, with turnaround as fast as 24 hours when required.

How much does a mobile home appraisal cost?

Mobile Home Mavens offers flat-fee pricing ranging from $595 to $695, depending on the intended use and complexity of the appraisal. You receive a clear quote upfront before work begins, with no hourly billing or hidden fees.