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HOUSING TYPES

The following housing types are used by REALTORS® to classify properties listed for sale. These designations can help you narrow your search for your ideal property.

Although REALTORS® make every effort to classify each property accurately, keep in mind that some properties may be more difficult to classify than others.

A Residential property is one where the homeowner owns a dwelling unit (both the interior and exterior) and the block of land upon which the dwelling is located. Condominiums and commercial properties are excluded from this category.

Condominiums are a form of housing where the owner owns only the unit in which he or she lives – from the interior walls inward, generally – as well as a share in the common areas of the property. All condominiums must be registered as a corporation with the province. This category also includes housing co-operatives and could also include timeshares and life leases.

PROPERTY STYLE	DESCRIPTION
Detached	A single dwelling unit standing alone, separately titled.
Row Unit	One dwelling unit of a group of three or more attached, self-contained dwelling units of similar design and size, where each unit is separately titled. (Row units are often referred to as townhouses.)
Semi-Detached	One of a pair of self-contained dwelling units, often of mirror image design, attached by a common wall but detached from other buildings; titled separately.
Apartment	One unit of a complex of self-contained units lying within a low-, mid- or high-rise building, offering common areas such as hallways, parking lots, stairwells, etc.

PROPERTY TYPE	DESCRIPTION
One Level (1LEVEL)	A single family dwelling all on one level.
1 ½ Storey (1.5STY)	A single family dwelling with 2 levels above grade, where the upper level is full height at the centre peak but dramatically slopes to a shorter height along the outer walls.
2 Storey (2STOREY)	A single family dwelling with 2 levels above grade.
3 Storey (3STOREY)	A single family dwelling with 3 levels above grade.
Bungalow (BUNGLOW)	A single family dwelling with 1 level above grade.
Double Side by Side (DBL-SXS)	A building which consists of two dwelling units beside one another, is under single ownership and looks like a semi-detached.
Duplex-Up/Down (DUP-UD)	A building which consists of two dwelling units, one above the other, under single ownership.
Hi Ranch (HIRANCH)	A single family dwelling with 1 level above grade and the basement level elevated partially above grade; its entry is located halfway between the basement level and main level.
Link Home (LINK)	A single family dwelling which is linked underground to another home by either a concrete wall or a steel rod connecting two foundations; may be one or more levels.
Mobile (MOBIL)	A trailer or other moveable structure that is used as a permanent structure, usually connected to utilities; may or may not have a permanent foundation. Land might be leased.
Split Level (SPLIT )	A single family dwelling with multiple levels above grade, separated by small flights of stairs.
Other (OTHER)	Any other dwelling type not detailed herein.

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