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The world of residential real estate is huge -- if you're in the market to buy a home, it could get a bit confusing. Here are some major groups of construction styles that may help sort out some of the differences between commonly used terms. These styles can be operated as various legal entities which also affects the names used. See the Frequently Asked Questions and Ownership Styles pages for additional information. This should not be considered a definitive source, but rather some simple introductions to help you in your home buying process. Always consult the appropriate authorities about legal issues, and always check with the specific development's association for it's own requirements and definitions.
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Apartment Style Condominium, A multi-story building subdivided into one-story units. Apartments may include a balcony and/or a garage space. Low-rise 1-3 floors |
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Manor, Villas, Coach Homes: A group of 4-12 units in a building. Some with common entryways, others with private entrance. One or two level living. Single or double garage. |
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Row House, Town House, Town Home Groupings of townhouses with common walls on the sides. Windows in front and back. Two or more levels. Attached or detached garages. They commonly have patios divided by privacy fences Also: Four units with common walls on the back and one side. One, two, or three level homes. Usually a double attached garage. |
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Twinhome, Duplex: Two units that share a common center wall. Usually all on one level with double garage, some have basements. There are also twinhomes without an association |
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Single detached townhome or cluster, patio home Single family home, except that the residents share ownership and maintenance of the land in the development. |
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