Serving Alvarado, TX

Barns, Sheds & Cabin Shells Near Alvarado, TX

Shopping for sheds for sale in Alvarado? We sell storage sheds, lofted barns, cabins, and tiny home shells, delivered from our Corinth sales lot.

White utility shed with black trim, black-framed windows, and black and white double doors, set beside a wood privacy fence near Denton. One of our sheds for sale in Alvarado, TX.
Delivered from our Corinth sales lotAbout 65 road miles · About an hour and 15 minutes by car

Portable building options

Sheds for sale in Alvarado

Sizes, colors, doors, and windows vary by model.

Around Alvarado, owners ask most about lofted barns and storage sheds.

About Alvarado

Sheds and barns for Alvarado-area properties

Alvarado is the oldest town in Johnson County, at the crossroads of I-35W and US 67, and still has plenty of farm and ranch land around it. We deliver barns, sheds, and cabin shells to Alvarado and The Homesteads.

  • Portable sheds

    Buildings up to 200 sq ft with no permanent foundation.

  • Farm barns

    Lofted barns for land outside city limits.

  • Guest cabins

    Cabin shells for family on acreage.

  • Hobby space

    A studio or hobby room away from the house on growing Alvarado lots.

Buyer checklist

Buying a shed in Alvarado: what to know

  • Delivery

    Alvarado is about 65 road miles from our Corinth sales lot (about an hour and 15 minutes by car). Delivery and setup are included up to 50 miles; for addresses farther out, delivery is quoted with your price. Walk your route with the delivery checklist.

  • Local rules

    Alvarado's zoning allows portable buildings up to 200 sq ft and 12 ft tall. Outside city limits, Johnson County requires an Accessory Development Permit. The permit section below links to the official offices.

  • Size and style

    Popular around Alvarado: portable sheds and farm barns. Compare every size in the shed sizes guide, and see layouts in shed ideas.

  • Price and payment

    See prices on sheds for sale in Alvarado in our online designer, or ask about rent-to-own: no credit check and 36- to 72-month terms.

  • See buildings in person

    Walk through display buildings at our Corinth sales lot, 1800 Morning Glory Dr, Corinth, TX 76210. Call 214-551-7817 before you visit to check what's on the lot.

Get a price delivered to Alvarado

Pricing, delivery, and purchase options in one quote.

Questions

Buying a shed or barn near Alvarado

Answers about local rules summarize published city and county information and aren't legal advice.

How big a portable shed does Alvarado allow?

Under the April 2026 zoning ordinance, up to 200 sq ft and 12 ft tall, two per lot, behind the house and secured against overturning.

How far is Alvarado from your lot?

About 65 road miles from our Corinth sales lot, roughly an hour and 20 minutes by car. We include delivery details with your quote.

Which ZIP codes and communities around Alvarado do you deliver to?

We deliver to the Alvarado ZIP code, 76009, and nearby communities including The Homesteads, Lillian, and Alvarado Park Lake. Not sure about your address? Enter your ZIP code in Find a lot at the top of the page.

What size shed should I get for a Alvarado property?

Start with what you will store. Tape out the footprint at full size, set your largest items inside, and leave room for the door path. Our online designer shows every size and style we offer.

How do I get my Alvarado property ready for delivery?

Walk the route from the street to the building site. Measure gates, look for overhead lines and low branches, and note soft or sloped ground. Send photos and measurements with your order so we can confirm access.

Can I finish a building as an office or hobby room?

Many owners finish cabin shells and workshops as offices, studios, or hobby rooms. Adding electricity or plumbing can bring extra permits, so check with the city or county before you start.

Before delivery

Shed permit rules around Alvarado

Published city and county rules for the Alvarado area, with links to each office.

Alvarado's zoning allows portable buildings up to 200 sq ft and 12 ft tall. Outside city limits, Johnson County requires an Accessory Development Permit.

Not sure which rules apply to your address? Call us and we will point you to the right office.

Rules last checked September 2026. This is a summary of published city and county rules for general information, not legal advice. Rules change, and HOA rules or deed restrictions can add more. Confirm with the city or county before you buy.

County and city requirements for the Alvarado area

Inside Alvarado city limits: the zoning ordinance adopted in April 2026 allows portable buildings (no permanent foundation) in residential districts up to 200 sq ft and 12 ft tall, two per lot, behind the house, 5 ft from side and rear lines and 6 ft from other buildings, secured against overturning. Their finish should resemble the house, though buildings under 120 sq ft may be metal kits. Permanent buildings sit on a foundation and are capped at 30% of the house's floor area. Permits and inspections go through the MGO Connect portal.

Outside city limits (unincorporated Johnson County): Johnson County requires a Development Permit before any new building goes up. An Accessory Development Permit for a shed, shop, or barn without plumbing is $120. The application asks for a 911 address, a recorded deed, and a sealed survey or filed plat, and land in a city's ETJ may first need a plat or plat-exemption letter from that city. Near a flood zone, the county may ask for an elevation certificate. Driveway culverts in county right-of-way need a free permit from your precinct office.

Adding plumbing? Septic (OSSF) permits start at $375 through Development Services.

Delivery

Delivery to Alvarado

Distance
About 65 miles from our Corinth sales lot
Typical drive
About an hour and 15 minutes by car
ZIP codes
76009
County
Johnson County
Main roads
I-35W, US 67

Alvarado is about 65 road miles from our Corinth sales lot, about an hour and 15 minutes by car. Routes usually run down I-35W. Your quote includes delivery details for your address.

Send us a photo of the spot and your gate width, and we will confirm access before delivery day.

Also delivering around Alvarado

  • The Homesteads
  • Lillian
  • Alvarado Park Lake

Service areas

Sheds and barns delivered near Alvarado

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Design and price your building for Alvarado

Pick a size, style, and options in our online designer to see your price, or call us with questions.

Ask about rent-to-own: no credit check, 36- to 72-month terms. How rent-to-own works

Planning guides

Guides for Alvarado-area owners