Clayton’s Favorite Homes for 2023 (2024)

Are you planning on buying a new home in 2023? Clayton is here to help with this list of our top manufactured and modular floor plans.

With so many styles and options to choose from, finding your perfect home can definitely feel daunting. That’s why I’ve gathered some of Clayton’s favorites to help you get started. Whether they’ve just gone viral on our TikTok or been beloved for years, the homes on this list have those standout features buyers are really looking for. From kitchen islands and standalone bathtubs to built-in storage and flex spaces, let’s get right into exploring everything these floor plans have to offer.

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If you’ve been dreaming of a classic farmhouse, let me introduce you to the Southern Charm. It’s 1,838 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and you’ll be in love as soon as you see the corner front porch. Inside, there are plenty of built-in farmhouse touches, like shiplap accent walls, ceiling beams and a sliding barn door. Standout feature: The adorable pantry with convenient access to both the kitchen and the utility room.

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The Hawthorne is one of our CrossMod® floor plans, combining some of the best features of manufactured and traditional site-built homes. This home is 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, coming in at 1,728 sq. ft. It features a clean, modern style with an open, split bedroom layout. Standout feature: The option to have an attached garage!

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If you prefer a more traditional style, then I suggest checking out the Woodbridge II. It’s 1,475 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There’s a built-in entertainment wall, wainscoting in the dining room and a breakfast bar island. Standout feature: The archway between the kitchen and the living room that adds elegance to the whole space.

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Enjoy modern farmhouse life with the Isabella, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,580 sq. ft. There’s tons of light wood trim, shiplap accents and a primary bathroom complete with a standalone oval tub. It also has two living rooms, making it great for families who need a little more elbow room. Standout feature: The kitchen island that seats about 20 (plus the sink and dishwasher).

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In the market for a tiny home? Consider the Elation, which neatly fits 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms into its 902 sq. ft. There’s also a dining area, utility room and a split bedroom floor plan. Standout feature: The L-shaped kitchen, which makes both meal prep and entertaining easy.

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The Freedom Farmhouse is 1,788 sq. ft. of rustic, farmhouse details. This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features touches like wooden window cornices, ceiling beams in the kitchen, a shiplap accent wall and a sliding barn door into the primary bathroom. Standout feature: It’s got to be the lovely foyer, complete with a built-in hall tree and a spot that’s just made for a drop zone.

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Next up is the Classic 56D, which has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,568 sq. ft. It has a lot of great little details to love, like the window cornices, tray ceiling in the dining room and a built-in entertainment wall with bookshelves. Standout feature: The built-in hutch in the dining room, perfect for displaying your favorite dishes, cookbooks and mementos.

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The Loralei is bold and modern, coming in at 1,580 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. When you step inside, you’re greeted by the light wood trim and matching accent wall. The space then flows into the open dining room and kitchen, with a handy storage nook connecting to the utility room. Standout feature: The blue kitchen island is #goals.

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If you’re looking for plenty of space to stretch out in, then the Huxton II is for you. It’s 2,256 sq. ft. with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. A beautiful stone fireplace takes center stage in the living room, and the massive U-shaped kitchen is sure to catch your attention. Standout feature: This home’s walk-in closet connects to both the primary bathroom and the utility room, which means laundry day just got easier.

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Last but by no means least is the Morocco. This floor plan is part of our Epic collection, with 1,904 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. In the living room, there’s a chic accent wall to complement the light wood trim and numerous kitchen cabinets. Plus, there’s a dining room and additional adjacent family room. Standout feature: The coffee bar in between the kitchen and utility room is sure to make your mornings a little brighter.

And there you have it! This list is just a few of Clayton’s beautiful and affordable homes. If you’re ready to see more, you can get started today on our Find a Home page. There, you can see pictures of manufactured and modular homes that are available near you, and filter them based on options like size, price and feature. Once you’ve found the perfect one, you can get in touch with your local home center to start your home buying journey.

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FAQs

Which manufactured homes are the best quality? ›

TOP 10 Manufactured Builders Ranked – 2023 Study Ratings
1Skyline Homes100.5
2Cavco Homes100.3
3Genesis Homes100.1
4Legacy Housing99.2
5Chariot Eagle98.9
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Is Clayton a good mobile home? ›

Are Clayton Homes built well? Yes. In addition to quality building practices and materials, each build is thoroughly inspected. Each build comes with the Clayton Built stamp of approval, which is the company's commitment to building excellence.

What is the slogan of Clayton Homes? ›

Opening doors to a better life.

What is a Clayton CrossMod? ›

With CrossMod™ you get a quality home built indoors in a home building facility, with the potential for it to appraise similarly to an on-site built home, creating the opportunity to increase your property value over time.

What is the downside of a manufactured home? ›

A disadvantage of buying a mobile home is that its value will depreciate quickly. Like a new car, once a mobile home leaves the factory, it quickly drops in value. Stick-built homes, on the other hand, normally appreciate in value over time because the stick-built home owner almost always owns the underlying land.

Who builds the highest quality homes? ›

Top 20 Home Builders Ranked – 2022 America's Most Trusted Study
  • Taylor Morrison.
  • Ashton Woods.
  • Stanley Martin.
  • TriPointe Homes.
  • LGI Homes.
  • K. Hovnanian.
  • Mattamy Homes.
  • Century Communities.

What does your credit score have to be with Clayton Homes? ›

Credit Score Requirements:

Clayton Homes typically requires a credit score of at least 620 for conventional financing options. If your credit score is lower, alternative financing solutions, such as FHA loans or lease-to-own arrangements, may be available.

Are mobile homes ever a good investment? ›

Despite their affordability, mobile homes have historically been associated with depreciation, unlike traditional homes which typically appreciate over time. This has led to varied opinions on their investment potential. However, the landscape is changing, with many investors finding success in the mobile home market.

What is the largest mobile home company in the US? ›

Clayton Homes (or Clayton) is the largest builder of manufactured housing and modular homes in the United States.

Who owns Clayton? ›

We want to help people across America achieve the dream of homeownership. Clayton became part of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway family of companies in 2003.

Where is the headquarters for Clayton Homes? ›

Is there a difference between a modular home and a manufactured home? ›

Modular homes are assembled on a site and anchored to a foundation, whereas a manufactured home is transported in one piece to a site and can be relocated. Because they can be moved, manufactured homes are considered chattel (personal property) — like a recreational vehicle.

What is the difference between a CrossMod and a modular home? ›

The term CrossMod applies to HUD code manufactured homes and not modular homes as the name implies. CrossMod homes have specific exterior and interior features to make them somewhat indistinguishable from site-built homes.

How far apart are the studs in a Clayton mobile home? ›

How thick are manufactured home interior walls? Per HUD Code, our interior wall studs are typically constructed with 2x3” or 2x4” lumber and spaced at 16” or 24”. ³ These studs are framed on 16” or 24” centers with door and window openings that have structural headers for functionality and additional strength.

Why do manufactured homes have a bad reputation? ›

Lightly and cheaply built, conforming only to a very weak HUD code, not considered real estate by the lenders, assumed to lose value over time like a car. Modular homes, on the other hand, were known to be very different, built to the same codes as site-built homes. They are usually well-crafted permanent buildings.

What is the difference between mobile home and manufactured home? ›

The Difference Between Mobile and Manufactured Homes

According to HUD, a factory-built home prior to June 15, 1976 is a mobile home and one built after June 15, 1976 is a manufactured home.

What is the best foundation for a manufactured home? ›

The pier and beam foundation system is widely used for manufactured homes. This system uses one or more metal platforms that are placed under the foundation piers.

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