Ideabox Llc

What Ideabox Llc does

Ideabox LLC is a privately held prefab modular home builder founded in 2005 and headquartered in Salem, Oregon. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers customizable modern prefabricated homes targeting individual homeowners, accessory dwelling unit (ADU) seekers, and select housing development projects. Its core technology centers on factory-precision modular construction using 2x6 exterior walls, advanced insulation systems, energy-efficient building envelopes, fire-resistant materials, and sustainable sourcing — with homes built in climate-controlled factory environments and delivered as modules for on-site assembly. The company operates under Oregon contractor license #MSD768 and reports up to 20% cost savings versus traditional site-built construction and construction timelines compressed to approximately 8 months.

The company's product portfolio spans approximately 20 modular and manufactured home models across two lines. The original ideabox modular series (vue, haven, fuse, skyview, sage, carlton, confluence, origin, live.create, live.live, live.work) is built to IRC codes on permanent foundations and ranges from $149,500 to over $450,000. The ideabox.nw manufactured home sub-brand (heritage.nw, orchard.nw, sage.nw, c2.nw, c3.nw, haven.nw, fuse.nw) targets entry-level price points with streamlined choices. ADU-specific models include piccolo and blox, and the Sky's the Limit service offers fully custom architectural design.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through a five-step process from model selection to move-in, with personalized consultations guiding customers through customization. Revenue is generated through one-time home sales, with the company having completed the 20-home Lazy Days Community wildfire rebuild for Homes for Good (Lane County Housing Authority) by February 2025. Manufacturing is executed through a partnership with Blazer Modular and logistics through Bentlevel, enabling an asset-light model. Marketing is conducted through content marketing, project showcases, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and direct consultation booking via the company website.

Name

Ideabox Llc

Legal name

Ideabox LLC

Website

https://ideabox.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ideabox LLC is a privately held Salem, Oregon-based prefab modular home builder founded in 2005, designing and delivering customizable modern sustainable homes to individual homeowners, ADU seekers, and select housing development projects across the Pacific Northwest, California, and Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Homes

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing (321991), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Mobile Homes (2451)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

ADU Modular/Prefab ADU Procurement & Installation (HSAPAMAL)

Keywords

• Prefabricated modular homes
• Manufactured housing
• Accessory dwelling units
• Sustainable home design
• Custom prefab construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Prefab Home Sales: One-time sale of modular/prefab homes to individual homeowners. Revenue is generated through the sale of the home itself, including base model pricing plus customization options. Typical transaction values range from approximately $150,000 to $450,000+ depending on model selected, size, finishes, and site-specific requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ideabox designs, manufactures, and delivers customizable prefab modular and manufactured homes focused on modern, sustainable residential living. Homes are constructed in a climate-controlled factory environment using energy-efficient materials and delivered to customer sites for assembly, with pricing ranging from approximately $149,500 to $450,000+ depending on model and customization level. The company also offers fully custom design services and ADU-specific models for accessory dwelling unit use cases.

Product overview

Ideabox LLC offers a portfolio of modern prefab modular and manufactured homes designed for sustainable living. The core offering includes modular homes (vue, haven, fuse, skyview, sage, carlton, confluence, origin, live.create, live.live, live.work) built to IRC codes on permanent foundations, plus the ideabox.nw sub-brand of manufactured homes (heritage.nw, sage.nw, c2.nw, c3.nw, haven.nw, orchard.nw, fuse.nw) optimized for value. ADU-specific models include piccolo and blox. The Sky's the Limit service provides fully custom home design. All homes feature energy-efficient construction with sustainable materials, customizable layouts, and are built in controlled factory environments before delivery to sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ideabox.nw: A line of manufactured homes offering modern design at optimized value with streamlined choices, launched relaunched after 20 years of prefab experience.

Products and services

• vue A modular home featuring offset modules with corner glass for mountain views, large sliding doors, and two master bedrooms on opposite ends connected by a functional kitchen with large island. 1,342 sq ft + 196 sq ft deck. Targeted at buyers seeking scenic-view primary or vacation residences.
• haven A loft-like modular home with tall glass-filled spaces, wide-open floor plan, and 5'x5' square window in the bedroom/workspace area. 781 sq ft. Designed for buyers wanting open, light-filled compact living.
• fuse A two-bedroom, two-bath modular home with laundry/mud room flowing to designer kitchen, anchored great room, and covered porch. 1,410 sq ft + 161 sq ft deck. Suited for families or couples wanting a mid-size modern home.
• skyview A modular home with a bold glass wall flooding the interior with natural light, two private bedrooms opening to covered decks. 1,370 sq ft + 184 sq ft covered decks. Designed for buyers prioritizing natural light and indoor-outdoor living.
• sage A modular home design featuring great room living on one side with bedrooms and bathrooms on the other, adaptable to different site opportunities. 1,104 sq ft. Suited for buyers wanting flexible site placement.
• carlton A three-bedroom modular home designed for scenic sites with views on all sides, featuring tall transoms, sliding doors, and design features that embrace natural light. 1,482 sq ft. Targeted at families seeking a larger scenic-site home.
• confluence A two-bedroom, two-bath modular home with bedrooms and baths on opposite ends separated by a large living/dining/kitchen central space. 917 sq ft. Designed for buyers wanting a split-bedroom layout for privacy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Construction timeline reduced to approximately 8 months compared to 1+ year for traditional builds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered key partner and flagship client.

• Blazer Modularkey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Manufacturing partner for the Lazy Days Community project. Blazer Modular built the ideabox designs in their factory while site preparation occurred simultaneously. This partnership enabled the rapid construction of 20 modular homes for the wildfire rebuilding project.
• Bentlevelkey partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Transportation and installation partner for the Lazy Days Community project. Bentlevel handled the logistics of transporting modules to the Blue River site and crane installation, working with ideabox designs for precise placement.
• Homes for Good (Lane County Housing Authority)flagship clientImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Homes for Good issued the bid for the Lazy Days Community rebuild in early 2024 and selected ideabox over manufactured housing alternatives. The project represents a flagship application of ideabox's IRC modular construction for affordable housing with ADA compliance, higher appraisal values, and better financing options.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ideaboxliving
• Facebookfacebook.com/ideaboxmodernliving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ideabox-modern-living
• Instagraminstagram.com/ideaboxliving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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