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.)
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| 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.
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| 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 |
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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. |
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2 Storey (2STOREY)
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A single family dwelling with 2 levels above grade. |
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3 Storey (3STOREY)
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A single family dwelling with 3 levels above grade. |
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Bungalow |
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.
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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.
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| 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.
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| Other (OTHER) | Any other dwelling type not detailed herein. |