Elon Musk's Tiny House

[BlueOak]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zSyVnWMWQs

Tesla's $7,759 Tiny House. Thoughts?

If true. When he sticks to engineering for people, I admire him; when he does anything else, I hate every action I see.
Obviously, the materials need to be different, but it's the sort of folding flat design that might be shipped to Mars in generations to come.

[OmniNaut]

Fake AI sh*t.

Look at the youtube channel all the videos it's created. Also when I Google search on Elon Musk tiny house I get this:

Elon Musk is associated with a $50,000 tiny home in Boca Chica, Texas, a foldable 20x20 ft model by the housing startup Boxable, rather than a Tesla-branded or officially released model. Recent YouTube videos claim various low-cost Tesla tiny houses are coming soon, but these are likely AI-generated or misinformation, according to user comments.

 

[PurpleTree]

A tiny house would be nice.

Because i‘m beefing with my neighbours.

[Apparition of Jack]

Yeah, just like we’re all gonna get those $5000 DOGE checks any day now, right? 

[Leo Gura]

It's as if Musk wants everyone to live in a rat box.

[carterfelder]

1 hour ago, Leo Gura said:

It's as if Musk wants everyone to live in a rat box.

It's better than a tent.

[Jannes]

Yeah it always left a bit of an aftertaste in me, the worlds richest men creating simple homes for the rest. 

But it honestly does give people a lot of freedom back. Its not luxury but everything a person needs. 

[Leo Gura]

Rat box for thee but not for me.

[PurpleTree]

I would love a tiny home but i wouldn’t know where to put it.

[Hojo]

I remeber someone saying they bought one and there's holes in it. They said its like living in a shed. Like air comes in around the walls.

Elon says to have as many kids as you can and live in tiny sheds and he says he wants dark enlightenment where corporations rule the peasants.

Edited Thursday at 05:00 PM by Hojo

[carterfelder]

Grok:

“Boxabl quality issues reported, including poor materials and durability, but no confirmed holes or air leaks. Musk encourages having many kids. He lives in small $50k house, denied it’s Boxabl. Associated with Dark Enlightenment ideas through consultations and statements, but no direct quote on corporations ruling peasants.”

“Dark Enlightenment is a loosely defined, controversial intellectual movement that critiques modern liberal democracy, egalitarianism, and progressive ideals. It emerged in the early 2010s, largely online, through blogs and forums. Key ideas include:

Rejection of universal equality, favoring hierarchical social structures.

Advocacy for traditionalism, often emphasizing cultural or biological differences.

Support for authoritarian governance or corporate rule over democratic systems.

Criticism of ‘Cathedral’ (mainstream institutions like media and academia) for enforcing progressive ideology.

Associated with figures like Curtis Yarvin (Mencius Moldbug), it blends reactionary philosophy, libertarianism, and skepticism of modernity. Critics view it as promoting elitism or regressive values. No direct Musk quote confirms full alignment, but his consultations with Yarvin suggest interest.“

 

[Leo Gura]

2 hours ago, carterfelder said:

He lives in small $50k house

I call BS on this.

He lives in private jets and billionaire rental properties or friends houses, or lavish corporate headquarters.

When you are billionaire you don't need a house, you can rent a new house every week or live out of 5 star luxury resorts.

Normal people need real houses, not rat boxes.

The reason Musk doesn't have a house per se is because he travels around so much for business. Realistically he probably spends most of his time in hotels just because that's most convenient.

Edited Friday at 01:54 AM by Leo Gura

[ExploringReality]

3 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

When you are billionaire you don't need a house, you can rent a new house every week or live out of 5 star luxury resorts.

Danm. Life must be good 

[carterfelder]

Grok says,

Below is a detailed overview of his current residences and past properties, based on available information.

Primary Residence: Tiny Home in Boca Chica, Texas

• Location and Type: Musk primarily lives in a small, prefabricated home in Boca Chica, Texas, near SpaceX’s Starbase facility. This home, often described as a Boxabl Casita, is approximately 375–400 square feet and valued at around $50,000. He rents this property from SpaceX.
• Design and Purpose: The tiny home is designed for efficiency and sustainability, featuring a simple layout with a living area, kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom. Musk has converted the garage into a third bedroom. Its proximity to SpaceX’s launch site allows him to oversee operations closely. The interior includes personal touches like a katana sword, a rocket sculpture, and a sci-fi poster.
• Guest House Clarification: Musk clarified in 2022 that he uses the Boxabl Casita as a guest house and resides in a different small house in Boca Chica, though details about this primary residence remain private.

 

Additional Properties in Austin, Texas

Family Compound: Musk has purchased multiple properties in Austin, Texas, to create a family compound for his children (at least 12) and their mothers:

 

• A 14,400-square-foot Tuscan-style villa.
• A six-bedroom mansion directly behind it, purchased for around $35 million combined.
• A third mansion, about a 10-minute walk away, where Musk reportedly stays when in Austin.

 

• Purpose: The compound is designed to allow Musk’s children and two of their mothers (likely Shivon Zilis and possibly Grimes, who moved out in 2023) to live closely together. Neighbors report increased security and Tesla vehicles, including a Cybertruck, indicating Musk’s presence.
• Secrecy and Controversy: Musk uses LLCs to obscure property ownership. A 2024 New York Times report mentioned a failed plan for a larger compound on hundreds of acres near Tesla’s headquarters, amid a federal investigation into Tesla’s use of funds for a project described as a house for Musk. Musk denied building a compound, but court records and neighbor accounts confirm his ownership of these properties.

 

Past Properties: A Contrast

Before embracing minimalism in 2020, Musk owned an extensive real estate portfolio in California:

• Bel Air Mansions: He owned several properties in Los Angeles’ Bel Air neighborhood, including a 16,251-square-foot French château-style mansion (sold for $29 million in 2020) and the former home of Gene Wilder (sold for $7 million in 2020). He sold four other Bel Air properties for $62.5 million.
• Hillsborough Estate: A 47-acre, 16,000-square-foot mansion in Hillsborough, California, purchased for $23.4 million in 2017, was his last major property, listed for $37.5 million in 2021.
• Total Sales: Musk sold seven California properties worth over $100 million between 2020 and 2021, aligning with his pledge to sell “almost all physical possessions” and “own no house” to focus on goals like colonizing Mars.

 

Does Musk Have a Huge House?

• No Huge House as Primary Residence: Musk’s primary home in Boca Chica is a modest 375–400-square-foot prefab house, far from a “huge house.”
• Austin Properties: The 14,400-square-foot villa in Austin qualifies as “huge,” but it serves as part of a family compound, not Musk’s primary residence. He stays in a separate mansion when in Austin.
• Lifestyle Philosophy: Musk’s shift to a tiny home reflects his focus on minimalism, sustainability, and redirecting resources toward SpaceX’s Mars mission. Some speculate this is a PR move or product testing for Boxabl.

 

Context and Speculation

• Public Perception: Musk’s tiny home has sparked debate, with some praising his simplicity and others questioning it due to the Austin compound. Social media on X shows mixed reactions, from admiration to skepticism about his minimalist narrative.
• Family Dynamics: The Austin compound supports Musk’s large family, but reports suggest limited contact with some children. Legal disputes, like a custody battle with Grimes, add complexity.
• Privacy and Security: Musk’s use of LLCs and nondisclosure agreements, along with heightened security in Austin, reflects his need for privacy given his high-profile status and large family.

 

Conclusion

Elon Musk does not live in a “huge house” as his primary residence. His main home is a $50,000, 375–400-square-foot prefab house in Boca Chica, Texas, emphasizing minimalism and proximity to SpaceX. However, he owns substantial properties in Austin, including a 14,400-square-foot villa, as part of a family compound for his children and their mothers. These contrast with his past portfolio of multimillion-dollar mansions, which he sold to align with his minimalist philosophy. His living situation balances simplicity with the practical needs of his family and professional commitments.

Edited Friday at 01:36 AM by carterfelder

[Leo Gura]

A $35M mansion for my family, a rat box for your family.

That's peak Elon Musk.

Edited Friday at 01:52 AM by Leo Gura

[BlueOak]

People's views on this differ depending on where they live, the housing prices there, the quality of the housing and how much they earn above the mean income.

People live in worse homes in places like Japan. They live in cybercafes. There are milions upon millions of homeless around the globe, and elevating the worst off of us should be the primary drive to raise the entire country up. The UK is getting denser; its just a matter of time if population controls are not established or accepted culturally that this style of design will become more mainstream. There is a tiny house trend btw, which is what he's been trying to cash in on, so size isn't the issue for a lot of first time buyers.

House prices being what they are, I'd buy a tiny home. Heck I live in a small apartment, it'd not be much different, and i'd get onto the property ladder. People are always looking for ways onto the property ladder.

I was genuinely bemused at the response here :). Not the hate for Musk, that's understood by his meddling in domains other than engineering, but the overall concept. I used to work on mobile homes for a short time, seeing them built, and it can't be much different.
 

Edited Saturday at 04:47 AM by BlueOak

[PurpleTree]

On 2025-08-29 at 3:09 AM, Leo Gura said:

Normal people need real houses, not rat boxes.

Most people in Switzerland rent apartments vs own houses. And they live ok-ish.