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Side-by-side guide

Birch Park 399 vs Ridgeview 496

Birch Park 399 and Ridgeview 496 are both strong options if you are shopping for park model homes. 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.

SpecBirch Park 399Ridgeview 496
Starting price$99,800$118,000
Square feet399 sq ft496 sq ft
Bedrooms12
Bathrooms11
Sleeps46
LoftYesNo
Home typePark ModelPark Model
FoundationPark Model ChassisPark Model Chassis
BuilderHearthland Park ModelsHearthland Park Models

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose Birch Park 399 if:

  • You want the more budget-friendly option.
  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You want a loft for added sleeping or storage flexibility.

Choose Ridgeview 496 if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You need more dedicated bedroom space.
  • You need the layout that sleeps more people.

Key differences

  • Birch Park 399 starts about $18,200 lower than Ridgeview 496.
  • Ridgeview 496 offers roughly 97 more square feet than Birch Park 399.
  • Ridgeview 496 gives you more bedroom capacity than Birch Park 399.
  • Birch Park 399 includes a loft, while Ridgeview 496 keeps the layout all on one level.

Pros and cons

Birch Park 399

Birch Park 399 Pros

  • Lower starting price by about $18,200.
  • Adds a loft for extra sleeping or storage flexibility.

Birch Park 399 Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 97 sq ft less room.
  • Offers fewer bedrooms than Ridgeview 496.
  • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.

Ridgeview 496

Ridgeview 496 Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 97 sq ft more room.
  • Adds another dedicated sleeping room.
  • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.

Ridgeview 496 Cons

  • Higher starting price by about $18,200.
  • Does not include a loft, unlike Birch Park 399.

Builder details

Built by the same builder

Both homes are built by Hearthland Park Models. If you already trust this builder's style and finish level, the decision comes down to which floor plan, price point, and space profile fits you better.

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