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Side-by-side guide

Elm vs Ultimate

Elm and Ultimate are both strong options if you are shopping for tiny 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.

SpecElmUltimate
Starting priceRequest pricing$148,720
Square feet390 sq ft720 sq ft
BedroomsN/A4
BathroomsN/A2
Sleeps22
LoftYesN/A
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationOn WheelsTrailer
BuilderTumbleweed Housesescape

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose Elm if:

  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You prefer the on wheels setup.

Choose Ultimate if:

  • You want more overall living space.
  • You prefer the trailer setup.
Elm

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Elm

Tumbleweed Houses

390 sq ftSleeps 2Loft
Ultimate

$148,720

Ultimate

escape

720 sq ft4 bd2 baSleeps 2

Key differences

  • Ultimate offers roughly 330 more square feet than Elm.
  • Elm and Ultimate come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Elm

Elm Pros

  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Elm Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 330 sq ft less room.
  • Uses a different foundation setup, which may change how it fits your site or delivery plan.

Ultimate

Ultimate Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 330 sq ft more room.
  • Shares the same general home style, so it is easy to compare layout choices side by side.

Ultimate Cons

  • Uses a different foundation setup, which may change how it fits your site or delivery plan.
  • Delivery coverage is less explicit in the current public specs.

Builder details

Builder relationship

Elm is built by Tumbleweed Houses, while Ultimate comes from escape. Comparing the builders can help you weigh brand style, construction approach, and the rest of each lineup.

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If neither option is quite right, these nearby matches are worth a look.

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Wansley

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