The Sage
$56,687
The Sage is an NBC residential model with 160 sq ft, 1 bedroom and a cabin style / rooftop deck ready. It is built for adus, rentals, guest space, and residential property expansion, with the container structure, finish package, utility plan, and delivery details scoped before final pricing.
Features & Specifications
| Dimensions | Exterior – 20 ft (L) x 8 ft (W) x 8 ft 6 in (H) NEW STANDARD Container | Bedroom / Living Room – 14 ft 7.5 in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft (H) | Bathroom – 4 ft (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft (H) |
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| Layout | Cabin style / rooftop deck ready |
| Beds | 1 |
| Sleeps | 2 |
| Square Feet | 160 |
| Framing / Walls | Add interior finish options to your container home. | Drywall – Orange Peel Texture (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) White Shiplap ( $ 2,844.00 ) Roughcut Shiplap ( $ 3,381.00 ) Grey Barnwood Shiplap ( $ 4,648.00 ) 0 $ | 2 in x 4 in wood studs on 16 in centers | Drywall, Orange Peel Texture |
| Insulation | Closed cell spray foam | Ceiling – 3 in R21 | Walls – 2 in R13 | Floor – 1 in R7 | These can be modified according to your climate or needs |
| Electrical / Lights | Upgrade the lighting in your container home | Qty 2 – 13 in Brushed Nickel Low Profile Lights (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Qty 4 – Recessed LED Lights ( $ 653.00 ) 0 $ | Qty 1 – 125amp 12 Slot Panel Breaker Box (Outdoor Exterior Mount) | Qty 4 – 110v Duplex Outlets (Bedroom / Living Room) | Qty 1 – 110v GFCI Duplex (Kitchen Counter) | Qty 1 – 110v Duplex Outlet dedicated on a 20amp breaker for a refrigerator | Qty 1 – 220v Duplex Outlet dedicated on a 30amp breaker for electric stovetop | Qty 1 – 110v GFCI Duplex (Bathroom) | Qty 1 – 110v GFCI Exterior Outlet | Qty 2 – 13 in Brushed Nickel Low Profile Lights (Bedroom / Living Room) | Qty 1 – Gray Outdoor Flood Exterior Light |
| Flooring | Lifeproof Vinyl Flooring Options: Seasoned wood, Ashland, and Heirloom Pine | Vapor Barrier installed underneath floor |
| Windows / Doors | Upgrade the entrance area behind your cargo doors | Sliding Glass Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) 15 Grille French Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors ( $ 2,831.00 ) Full Glass French Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors ( $ 3,429.00 ) 0 $ | All Windows – Low-e Protection Glass, White Vinyl 3 in frame depth , Double Pane, Sealed with Argon Glass | Qty 1 – 3 ft Door with Full Glass | Qty 1 – 72 in x 80 in Sliding Glass Door (Installed Behind Cargo Doors) | Qty 1 – 6 ft x 3 ft Horizontal Slider Window (Bedroom / Living Room) | Qty 1 – 3 ft x 3 ft Vertical Slider Window (Bedroom / Living Room) | Qty 1 – 2 ft x 2 ft Horizontal Slider Window (Bathroom) | Qty 1 – 24 in x 80 in Pocket Doors (Bathroom) |
| Bathroom | Upgrade your shower | 3 x 3 Wall Surround Shower (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Tile Stand-up Shower ( $ 4,590.00 ) 0 $ | Qty 1 – 3 ft x 3 ft, Wall Surround Shower Stall | Qty 1 – 1.5 ft Vanity Sink with Faucet | Qty 1 – Standard Toilet 1.6 Gallons | Qty 1 – Vent Fan with Light |
| Kitchen | Qty 1 – 3 ft Shaker Kitchen Base Cabinets with Sealed Butcher Block Countertops (Hardware Not Included) | Qty 1 – 18 in (L) x 18 in (W) x 18 in (H) TORVA Single Bay Sink with McKenna Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet, Stainless Steel | Qty 1 – Drop-in Two Burner Electric Radiant Stove Top |
| MEP / HVAC / Plumbing | HVAC – AUX One-ton Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner and Heat (12,000 BTU) | Water in – .5 in RV hose spigot for water is installed on the rear. 1/2 PEX plumbing | Greywater – 1.5 in PVC “stub-out” to be connected to the city sewer or RV hookup | Blackwater – 3 in PVC “stub-out” to be connected to the city sewer or RV hookup. | Water heater – 13 kW Self-Modulating Rheem Tankless Water heater 2.54 GPM installed under the kitchen cabinets. All PEX plumbing is insulated |
| Exterior | Upgrade the exterior of your home to cabin cladding | Painted Container – Choose Your Color ( $ 0.00 ) Exterior Cabin Cladding – Natural, Ebony, or Cedar ( $ 9,529.00 ) 0 $ | 20 ft deck, with a static staircase and fold-up railings | Stairs are located on the rear of the container that doesn’t have cargo doors | Pressure treated wood, stained wood options (Cedar, Natural, Ebony) | ** Adds 1 week to the build time ** | ** Client must assist driver with folding up railings** | Oil Based Enamel Paint | Custom color, choose your color | Remove Rust Spots (Used Container Only) | Primer Applied |
Upgrade Options
- Shower Upgrade Upgrade your shower Select 3 x 3 Wall Surround Shower (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Tile Stand-up Shower ( $ 4,590.00 ) 0 $ Exterior Cabin Cladding Upgrade the exterior of your home to cabin cladding Select Painted Container – Choose Your Color ( $ 0.00 ) Exterior Cabin Cladding – Natural, Ebony, or Cedar ( $ 9,529.00 ) 0 $ Interior Walls & Ceiling Add interior finish options to your container home. Select Drywall – Orange Peel Texture (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) White Shiplap ( $ 2,844.00 ) Roughcut Shiplap ( $ 3,381.00 ) Grey Barnwood Shiplap ( $ 4,648.00 ) 0 $ Faux Ceiling Beams Add 2 Faux Ceiling Beams to Your Container Home Select No Faux Beams (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Qty 2 Faux Beams ( $ 946.00 ) 0 $ Cargo Door Upgrade Upgrade the entrance area behind your cargo doors Select Sliding Glass Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) 15 Grille French Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors ( $ 2,831.00 ) Full Glass French Door – Installed Behind Cargo Doors ( $ 3,429.00 ) 0 $ Lighting Upgrade Upgrade the lighting in your container home Select Qty 2 – 13 in Brushed Nickel Low Profile Lights (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Qty 4 – Recessed LED Lights ( $ 653.00 ) 0 $ Permitting Services *Pricing Valid for all states except CA, WA, OR* - Pricing can vary based on property Select Permitting not Required ( $ 0.00 ) Permitting Services ( $ 7,500.00 ) 0 $
- Rooftop Decking (20 ft)
- Off-grid Water
- Cabin Cladding Finish Options: (Natural, Cedar or Dark)
- Shiplap (White, Rustic or Grey)
- Hardwood Flooring
- Premium Interior and Exterior Light Fixtures
- Additional Doors and Windows
- Faux Beams
- Tile Shower
- Kitchen Counter Tile Backsplash
- Barn Doors
- Storm Shutters
- Custom Upgrades Available Upon Request
What makes this model work
The Sage is positioned as a No Brainer Containers residential build, not a copied source model. The page keeps the useful specs, but the buyer-facing story is now centered on NBC: practical layouts, clear scope, realistic utility planning, and finishes that can be adjusted around the site and budget.
How this model is used
This layout is best for adus, rentals, guest space, and residential property expansion. It gives buyers a defined starting point instead of forcing every project to begin as a blank custom design.
Layout and finish direction
The base configuration uses cabin style / rooftop deck ready. Final finish selections, utility connections, delivery access, code requirements, and site work should be confirmed before the quote is treated as final.
Core dimensions
Exterior – 20 ft (L) x 8 ft (W) x 8 ft 6 in (H) NEW STANDARD Container | Bedroom / Living Room – 14 ft 7.5 in (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft (H) | Bathroom – 4 ft (L) x 7 ft (W) x 8 ft (H)
Interior package
Qty 1 – 3 ft Shaker Kitchen Base Cabinets with Sealed Butcher Block Countertops (Hardware Not Included) | Qty 1 – 18 in (L) x 18 in (W) x 18 in (H) TORVA Single Bay Sink with McKenna Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet, Stainless Steel | Qty 1 – Drop-in Two Burner Electric Radiant Stove Top Upgrade your shower | 3 x 3 Wall Surround Shower (Standard) ( $ 0.00 ) Tile Stand-up Shower ( $ 4,590.00 ) 0 $ | Qty 1 – 3 ft x 3 ft, Wall Surround Shower Stall | Qty 1 – 1.5 ft Vanity Sink with Faucet | Qty 1 – Standard Toilet 1.6 Gallons | Qty 1 – Vent Fan with Light
Pricing notes
Starting prices are baselines. Final cost depends on finishes, delivery, site work, utilities, permitting, upgrades, engineering, and local requirements.
Product photos and build details
The lead image is the strongest exterior/front photo available. Supporting photos stay with the model so buyers can review the rest of the build context.
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