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Cuáles son las casas que se venden en Mercado Libre por solo $18 millones

Se trata de un modelo de casa que está ganando popularidad; es transportable y sustentable porque recicla materiales

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April 20, 2026


This is a house model that is gaining popularity; it is transportable and sustainable because it recycles materials.



Container homes are dwellings built with a structure based on disused or recycled shipping containers.Dice Containers

In a world striving to be increasingly environmentally friendly, innovative proposals are emerging that combine recycling with housing solutions. This is the case with "container homes," dwellings created with a structure based on disused or recycled shipping containers , producing eco-friendly housing units that can even be found on Mercado Libre.

Yes, these houses reuse shipping containers that travel on ships transporting merchandise, to give them a new purpose: to be the home of a person or a family .

Advantages of these homes:​

• Short delivery times: they can be ready in six months or even less.
• Recycled structures: they make use of reused containers or materials, reducing environmental pollution.
• Sustainability: they give a second use to structures that would otherwise be discarded.
• High resistance: being made of steel, they withstand adverse weather conditions and sea voyages.
• Ease of transport: they can be moved with relative ease due to their modular design.
• Flexible expansion: it is possible to add new modules to the original to expand the home when needed.
• Lighter weight: compared to traditional concrete or steel constructions, they are lighter.

However, industry experts warn that the shipping container was originally designed to transport goods on a ship, not for living in. “ It’s a metal shell that reflects the sun, lets in water, accumulates heat, and is structurally unapproved and not verified by design standards, so using it as a home is not a good idea ,” warns Lucas Salvatore, president of Idero.



Industry experts warn that the container was designed to transport goods on a ship, not to be used for living in.MB Architecture

However, other experts, such as Dice Containers, an Argentine company that builds container homes , explain that many do not comply with urban planning codes, but there are some players in the sector that do. “If the container is used as it comes from the port, the minimum interior dimensions are not respected. In our case, we comply with all Argentine municipal regulations ; therefore, our container homes are suitable for municipal permits ,” explains engineer José A. Vives, owner of the factory.

How much does a container home cost?​

Currently, Mercado Libre lists properties in pesos ranging from $18,500,000 to $22,000,000 (with an area of 15 m²), and in dollars, listings for houses range from US$9,000 for 15 m² to US$15,000 for 30 m², all with a bathroom and kitchen.

Options with international shipping from China also began to appear, in sizes of 37 m², 56 m², and 74 m². However, although they specify that the price per square meter is $1,079,769, they cannot provide a total cost including shipping, as it varies “significantly” depending on the destination.



Options with international shipping from China began to appear, in sizes of 37, 56 and 74 m2




These houses have a value per square meter of $1,079,769, but they cannot specify a total value including shipping.

But these aren't the only options. Dice Containers offers alternatives such as a standard 90 m² house with five rooms and two bathrooms , priced at US$65,381. The house comes with interior thermal insulation made of fiberglass, recessed electrical wiring, water connections, and other features.


In addition, there are more economical options: a slightly smaller container house , 60 m², with three bedrooms and one bathroom, is on sale for US$44,463. Another model, 30 m², with one bedrooms and one bathroom, is available for US$26,740. Finally, another standard model, 15 m² with a single room, is offered at US$18,369.

It's also worth noting that these homes can be purchased with financing , suitable for acquisition with a mortgage from Banco Hipotecario. Another interesting detail is that the manufacturers offer the option of contracting a service for transporting and installing the container on the land where the house will be built.



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