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The prefabricated house Sagunto, by HobyCasa, is 70 square meters, has three bedrooms, an integrated kitchen, and a covered porch, and is for sale in Barcelona for about R$ 140,000. However, the price is for the house kit, without land, foundation, transport, and assembly, and it is marketed in Spain.
A prefabricated wooden house with 70 square meters, three bedrooms, and a porch costs the same as a new car in Brazil, about R$ 140,000, or 24,000 euros, and is for sale in Spain. According to the material, the example is the house Sagunto, by HobyCasa, advertised in Barcelona at a time of rising prefabricated constructions due to the high costs of traditional construction. The price, however, is for the house kit.
According to the report, prefabricated houses have been gaining ground precisely because they offer family comfort at a set price. The solutions on the market already include a porch, several bedrooms, and an organization similar to that of a common house. The Sagunto, however, is marketed in Spain, which makes the comparison with the Brazilian car more symbolic than literal.
The prefabricated house Sagunto and the price of a car
The prefabricated house Sagunto attracts attention for its value. According to the material published on June 13 by the NSC portal, prefabricated houses are on the rise due to the high costs of civil construction, and the market options already provide space for a family to live comfortably, with a porch, several bedrooms, and an organization close to that of a traditional house. The Sagunto, by HobyCasa, is sold for about R$ 140,000, or 24,000 euros, in Barcelona, Spain, the same price as a new car in Brazil.
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image: HobyCasa
The comparison with the car, however, requires context. According to the report, this value refers to the house kit, sold in Spain, and does not include crucial items such as the land, foundation, transportation, assembly, and water and electricity connections. Bringing the property to Brazil would also add import and freight costs. In other words, the “car price” label serves as a reference, not as the final expense for those who want the house ready to live in.
image: HobyCasa
What comes in the 70 square meter wooden house
image: HobyCasa
Inside, the wooden house is more complete than its size suggests. According to the material, the Sagunto is a 70 square meter residence with three bedrooms, a living room, an integrated kitchen of 25 square meters, a bathroom, and a covered veranda of 9.45 square meters. The project is described as functional, with good use of space.
The finish and options also appear in the specifications. According to the report, the prefabricated house has nine windows with double glazing, one entrance door, and four internal doors, and the wood is treated against insects to ensure durability. The wooden doors and windows can be replaced with PVC versions, the property allows for the addition of a second bathroom, and it comes with a complete hardware kit that facilitates assembly.
Double wall, thermal comfort, and the uses of the property
Insulation is one of the strengths of the wooden house. According to the material, the Sagunto has a double wall structure made of Nordic pine, which creates thermal insulation between the walls and helps maintain comfort throughout the year. The treated wood reinforces the property’s durability and protection.
The uses go beyond a single purpose. According to the material, the prefabricated house serves both as a family residence and as a beach house, and is also pointed out as an option for a second home in nature, for seasonal rental, or even as a main residence with a more sustainable profile. The flexibility, combined with the fixed price, helps explain the interest in this type of construction.
Why prefabricated houses are on the rise and what to consider
The case of Sagunto fits into a larger movement. According to the material, prefabricated houses have been growing in response to the high costs of traditional construction, offering shorter deadlines and a fixed price for compact homes ready for a family. In Brazil, there are already several models available, and even Amazon, the retail giant, has started offering such houses in Europe.
Still, it is worth considering what goes into the account. According to the report and the product’s own format, those who opt for a prefabricated house need to consider the land, foundation, assembly, and maintenance of the wood over time, in addition to the fact that the Sagunto is sold in Spain. Therefore, the comparison with a new car is a great hook, but the real cost of having the house ready to live in depends on much more than the advertised kit.
The Sagunto prefabricated house, by HobyCasa, shows how you can gather 70 square meters, three bedrooms, an integrated kitchen, and a covered porch in a package that, in Spain, costs about R$ 140,000, the price of a new car in Brazil.
With double walls in Nordic pine for thermal comfort and uses ranging from a beach house to a main residence, it summarizes the rise of prefabricated constructions in times of expensive construction. The detail that remains is that this value is for the kit, sold outside Brazil, and not the final cost of a ready house, with land, foundation, and assembly included.
And you, would you trade a new car for a wooden prefabricated house like the Sagunto, or do you still prefer traditional brick construction? Comment on what you think and share ideas with other readers about the advancement of prefabricated houses in Brazil, with respect for different views.
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