State Manufactured Homes, Inc.

What State Manufactured Homes, Inc. does

State Manufactured Homes, Inc. is a family-owned manufactured and modular home retailer and community operator headquartered at 126 US Route 1 in Scarborough, Maine. Founded in 1944 by Bob and Agnes Desfosses and now operated by the third generation of the Desfosses family (Theresa Desfosses, Tina, Gordon Smith, and Jacob Smith), the company sells new and pre-owned HUD-code manufactured homes from Pine Grove Homes and modular ranches, Cape Cods, and colonials from Pleasant Valley Homes, with active listings ranging from 902 to 1,624 square feet. The company also operates two residential communities: Hillcrest, a 55+ retirement community featuring a community center, garden, walking trails, private 100-acre woods, and wheelchair-accessible transportation, and Pinecrest, an all-age manufactured housing community.

Core product technology centers on HUD-code construction, 2x6 16-inch-on-center wall framing, Energy Star certification compliance, and the Next-Built Zero Energy Ready Home line, which combines advanced framing, foam insulation on structural headers, enhanced floor/wall/roof insulation, LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, a hybrid heat pump water heater, high-efficiency gas furnace, and solar-ready capability marketed to reduce electric bills by 40-50%. Customization options include handicap accessibility modifications (wider doors, roll-in showers, grab bars, ramp entrances) and gable entry configurations for narrow lots. Homes are backed by a one-year retailer/manufacturer warranty and a 10-year structural warranty.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and operates from a single on-site sales center. Revenue is generated through one-time home sales (new and pre-owned), recurring monthly lot rent for homes placed on leased land within Hillcrest or Pinecrest, and ancillary community services including mowing, plowing, shoveling, winter checkups, winterizations, and trash collection via an owned trash truck. Pricing for home sales and lot rent is not publicly disclosed. GTM relies on a direct-to-consumer sales office (sales staff Tina, Tracy, Alfei), community-led word-of-mouth referrals from existing residents, a monthly newsletter, and a website with listings and testimonials. The company has no external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

State Manufactured Homes, Inc.

Legal name

State Manufactured Homes, Inc.

Website

https://statemanufacturedhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1944

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

State Manufactured Homes, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned Scarborough, Maine retailer and community operator that sells HUD-code manufactured and modular homes from Pine Grove and Pleasant Valley, and operates two residential communities: Hillcrest (55+) and Pinecrest (all-age).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufactured Housing

NAICS

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers (459930), Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers (45993)

SIC

Retail-Mobile Home Dealers (5271)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAFAG

Manufactured Housing / Mobile Home Park Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

Keywords

• Manufactured housing
• Modular homes
• Retirement community
• Affordable home sales
• Lot lease rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Scarborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: One-time sales of new and pre-owned manufactured and modular homes. The company sells homes from manufacturers Pine Grove Homes and Pleasant Valley Homes, with homes ranging from approximately 902 sq. ft. to 1,624 sq. ft. Home prices are not publicly disclosed.
2. Lot Rent: Recurring monthly lot rent for homeowners who place their manufactured homes on leased land within the Hillcrest and Pinecrest communities. Rates are described as very affordable but not publicly disclosed.
3. Community Services: Additional services within communities including mowing, plowing, shoveling, winter checkups, winterizations, and non-warranty service work. The company also operates its own trash truck for trash collection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

State Manufactured Homes, Inc. is a family-owned retailer and operator that sells new and pre-owned manufactured (HUD Code) and modular homes from partner manufacturers Pine Grove Homes and Pleasant Valley Homes, and operates two manufactured housing communities in Scarborough, Maine — Hillcrest (55+ retirement) and Pinecrest (all-age). The company bundles home sales with monthly lot leases, community amenities, on-site maintenance (mowing, plowing, trash collection), transportation services, and a Next-Built Zero Energy Ready home product line. Revenue is generated from one-time home sales, recurring lot rent, and community services for individual consumer buyers.

Product overview

State Manufactured Homes, Inc. operates as a family-owned manufactured and modular home retailer and community operator. The company sells two core product lines—manufactured homes built to HUD Code standards and modular homes built to state/local codes—in various styles including ranches, Cape Cods, and colonials. The company also offers the Next-Built Zero Energy Ready Home product line emphasizing energy efficiency and solar-readiness. The business operates two residential communities: Hillcrest (55+ retirement community) and Pinecrest (all-age community), both in the Greater Portland, Maine area. Current listings include specific Pine Grove models (ZK-1100, Woodland, and others) ranging from 902 to 1,624 square feet with various features. Additional services include transportation, home warranties, handicap accessibility modifications, and community maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufactured Homes (HUD Code) Single-family and multi-sectional manufactured homes built in controlled manufacturing facilities to Federal HUD Code standards, constructed on a permanent chassis system. Sold to individual consumers and placed on leased lots within Hillcrest or Pinecrest communities, or could be placed on customer-owned land.
• Modular Homes Factory-built homes constructed to conform to state and local building codes, transported on removable carriers and placed on frost wall or foundation. Available in ranch, Cape Cod, and colonial styles. Sold to individual consumers seeking site-built-quality homes at manufactured home price points.
• Next-Built Zero Energy Ready Homes Energy-efficient manufactured home product line featuring advanced framing techniques, foam insulation on structural headers, enhanced floor/wall/roof insulation, LED lighting, energy-efficient appliances, hybrid heat pump water heater, high-efficiency gas furnace, and solar-ready capability. Designed for buyers seeking 40–50% savings on electric bills and future solar installation.
• Hillcrest 55+ Retirement Community Managed 55+ retirement manufactured housing community in Scarborough, Maine, with available lots for lease, community amenities, transportation services, and on-site maintenance. Recognized as an industry standard for premier 55+ manufactured housing nationwide.
• Pinecrest All-Age Manufactured Housing Community Managed all-age manufactured housing community offering lot leases to families and individuals of all ages with access to community center, library, and vegetable garden. Located off Route 1 in South Portland, Maine.
• Home Warranty Programs One-year retailer and manufacturer warranty covering interior/exterior doors, windows, cabinets, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and drain systems, plus a 10-year structural warranty covering major structural defects affecting load-bearing function. Offered to home buyers as part of the purchase contract.
• Community Transportation Services 4-passenger wheelchair-accessible bus providing weekly grocery shopping, department store trips, farmer's market visits, casino outings, theater performances, museum visits, and recreational activity trips for community residents, primarily at Hillcrest.
• Community Maintenance Services On-site community services including mowing, plowing, shoveling, winter checkups, winterizations, and non-warranty service work for residents within Hillcrest and Pinecrest communities. The company also operates its own trash truck for trash collection.
• 202 Emerald Drive Home Pre-owned 2023 Pine Grove manufactured home, 1,456 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath, with two-car attached garage, walk-up attic storage, covered porch, and composite deck. Located at 202 Emerald Drive within the Pinecrest community.
• 410 Topaz Drive Home New Pine Grove manufactured home, 1,512 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath, with one-car attached garage, chef's kitchen with center island, corner gas fireplace, and walk-up attic storage. Located at 410 Topaz Drive within the Pinecrest community.
• 541 Opal Drive Home Pre-owned 2024 Pine Grove Woodland manufactured home, 1,624 sq. ft., 2 bed/2 bath with comp room, two-car attached garage, hardwood flooring, chef's kitchen with butcher block island, and Generac generator. Located at 541 Opal Drive.
• Pine Grove ZK-1100 Next-Built Home Next-Built Zero Energy Ready manufactured home, 14'x66', 2 bed/2 bath, 902 sq. ft., featuring solar-ready capability and advanced energy-saving construction. Available on the sales lot.

Quantifiable outcome

• Homeowners can save 40-50% on electric bills with Next-Built energy-efficient homes and solar installation

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered primary.

• Pine Grove HomesprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted manufacturer of manufactured homes sold by State Manufactured Homes. Pine Grove Homes produces various models including the Woodland series. Homes are built to HUD code standards in controlled manufacturing facilities.
• Pleasant Valley HomesprimaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrusted manufacturer of modular and manufactured homes sold by State Manufactured Homes. Produces ranches, Cape Cods, and colonial style homes. Modular homes built to conform to state and local building codes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Flagship Communities: Flagship Communities is a publicly traded REIT that owns and operates manufactured housing communities concentrated in the Midwest and Southeast. It is directly comparable as a pure-play MH community operator with a similar asset-light, amenity-focused model.
• RHP Properties: RHP Properties is one of the largest privately held owners and operators of manufactured housing communities in the U.S., with a portfolio across multiple states. It is directly comparable to State Manufactured Homes as a privately held MH community operator focused on affordable housing.
• UMH Properties: UMH Properties is a publicly traded REIT that owns and operates manufactured housing communities primarily in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. It is highly comparable to State Manufactured Homes due to overlapping Northeast geography, MH community operations, and similar resident demographics including retirees and families.
• Carefree Communities: Carefree Communities is a privately owned operator of manufactured housing and RV communities, often targeting 55+ demographics. It is directly comparable to State Manufactured Homes in operating amenitized MH communities, particularly the 55+ retirement segment at Hillcrest.

Broad incumbents

• Equity LifeStyle Properties: Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) is a publicly traded REIT operating manufactured housing communities and RV resorts. It is comparable as a large-scale MH community operator focused on affordable residential housing and amenities, though with national scale far exceeding State Manufactured Homes' two-community footprint.
• Sun Communities: Sun Communities is one of the largest publicly traded REITs operating manufactured housing and marinas communities across the U.S. It is comparable to State Manufactured Homes as a community operator in the same manufactured housing asset class, though far larger, professionally managed, and geographically diversified.

Others

• Skyline Champion: Skyline Champion is one of the largest publicly traded manufacturers of modular and manufactured homes in North America. It is comparable as an upstream supplier in the same MH value chain as State Manufactured Homes' retailer operations.
• Cavco Industries: Cavco Industries is a publicly traded manufacturer of manufactured homes, modular homes, and park model RVs. It is comparable as an upstream manufacturer in the same product category that State Manufactured Homes retails to consumers.
• Pleasant Valley Homes: Pleasant Valley Homes is a modular and manufactured home builder in the Northeast and a direct supply partner of State Manufactured Homes. It is comparable as the modular home manufacturer whose products State Manufactured Homes retails.
• Pine Grove Homes: Pine Grove Homes is a Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of HUD-code manufactured homes and is a direct supply partner of State Manufactured Homes. It is comparable as the upstream manufacturer of the Woodland and other home lines retailed by State Manufactured Homes.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/statemanufacturedhomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-manufactured-homes-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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