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164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) vs The Santiago

164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) and The Santiago are both strong options if you are shopping for kit home. This comparison breaks down pricing, size, layout, and the tradeoffs that matter most when you are trying to pick the better fit.

Comparison table

Use the table below for the fastest read on price, size, and layout differences.

Spec164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft)The Santiago
Starting price$39,799$77,899
Square feet468 sq ft1,153 sq ft
Bedrooms13
Bathrooms12
SleepsN/AN/A
LoftN/AN/A
Home typeKit HomeManufactured Home
FoundationN/AN/A
BuilderKaldeesTiny Homes USA

Which one should you buy?

If you are deciding between these two homes, start with the tradeoffs below.

Choose 164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.

Choose The Santiago if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You need more dedicated bedroom space.
  • You want more bathroom capacity.

Key differences

  • 164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) starts about $38,100 lower than The Santiago.
  • The Santiago offers roughly 685 more square feet than 164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft).
  • The Santiago gives you more bedroom capacity than 164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft).
  • 164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) and The Santiago come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft)

164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) Pros

  • Lower starting price by about $38,100.
  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 685 sq ft less room.
  • Offers fewer bedrooms than The Santiago.
  • Includes less bathroom capacity.

The Santiago

The Santiago Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 685 sq ft more room.
  • Adds another dedicated sleeping room.
  • Includes more bathroom capacity.

The Santiago Cons

  • Higher starting price by about $38,100.

Builder details

Builder relationship

164-TRM Modern Eco-Friendly Wooden Kit Home With Bedroom, Bathroom & Kitchen (468 sq ft) is built by Kaldees, while The Santiago comes from Tiny Homes USA. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

The Birch
Manufactured Home
1,153 sq ft3 bd2 ba

Manufactured Home by Tiny Homes USA, 1153 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, starting around $77,899.