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Side-by-side guide

Lee vs Elm

Lee and Elm 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.

SpecLeeElm
Starting price$182,000Request pricing
Square feet330 sq ft390 sq ft
BedroomsN/AN/A
Bathrooms3N/A
Sleeps12
LoftYesYes
Home typeTiny HomeTiny Home
FoundationOn WheelsOn Wheels
BuilderMovable RootsTumbleweed Houses

Which one should you buy?

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

Choose Lee if:

  • You prefer a smaller footprint that may feel easier to place or move.
  • You like this style of home and want the version that best fits your space priorities.

Choose Elm if:

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

$182,000

Lee

Movable Roots

330 sq ft3 baSleeps 1Loft
Elm

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Elm

Tumbleweed Houses

390 sq ftSleeps 2Loft

Key differences

  • Elm offers roughly 60 more square feet than Lee.
  • Lee and Elm come from different builders, which can shape finish packages, delivery process, and warranty expectations.

Pros and cons

Lee

Lee Pros

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

Lee Cons

  • Less interior space, with roughly 60 sq ft less room.
  • Sleeps fewer people based on the published layout.

Elm

Elm Pros

  • More interior space, with roughly 60 sq ft more room.
  • Sleeps more people based on the published layout.

Elm Cons

  • Published pricing is limited, so you may need a builder quote to compare budgets precisely.

Builder details

Builder relationship

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

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