single-family house
One household's home
A single-family house is a freestanding residential building designed for one household, not sharing walls with neighboring structures.
It typically sits on its own lot with surrounding yard space.
The term distinguishes it from duplexes, townhouses, and apartment buildings: Single-family houses dominate the American suburbs.
Also called a single-family home or detached house.
- bungalowOne-story house with porch
- homeownershipLegally possessing residential property
- dream homeImagined perfect residence
- white picket fenceTraditional property divider
- suburbiaResidential areas outside cities
cul-de-sac living · mortgage · closing costs · backyard · foundation · land use · privacy · appraisal · deed · residential district · urban sprawl · garage · green space · property tax · neighborhood · school district · zoning laws · patio
single-family houseapartment building
Multi-story residential structure
single-family housecommune
Shared-living community
communal living · public housing · social housing · co-housing · dormitory
single-family housetransit-oriented development
Dense construction near stations
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