Ottawa Sales Stats       " Is that a single or a link home...? "

It can sometimes be confusing trying to decipher between the various housing types out there on the market. What is a row unit as opposed to a linked home? Is a semi-detached with two storeys not a two-storey? Here is a guide to descriptions of each of the housing types which appear on your residential and condominium listing forms.

Residential-Detached (No CC #'s)

Two-storey: This is a detached, single-family dwelling with two levels above ground, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing.

Three-storey: This is a detached, single-family dwelling with three levels above ground, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing.

Bungalow: This is a detached, single-family dwelling with one level above ground, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing.

Split: This is a detached single-family dwelling with multiple levels above ground separated by small flights of stairs, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing.

Semi-Bungalow: This is a detached, single-family dwelling with one and a half levels above ground, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing. (This is sometimes referred to as a storey and a half)

Hi-Ranch (Raised Ranch or Split Entry): This type of house is similar to a bungalow except the basement appears higher up. Hence the entrance to the hi-ranch would be located in between the basement level and the main floor. A small flight of stairs would lead from the entrance up to the main living area, and a small flight of stairs would lead to the basement, on its own lot, and completely separated from any adjacent housing.

Mobile: A trailer or other moveable structure that is used as a permanent dwelling, is usually connected to utilities, and may or may not have a permanent foundation. Land could be leased or owned.

Summer Home: This is generally a single-family dwelling which includes cottages, chalets or other seasonal residences. The land may be leased or owned.

Other: Any other type of dwelling which is not detailed above.

Residential-Attached (No CC #'s)

Link: This style of housing looks like a separate unit but is linked underground by either a concrete wall connecting two foundations or a steel rod stretching from foundation to foundation. Links were built in the late 1970's and early 1980's as a builder's remedy for existing by-laws (i.e. 50-foot frontage required for single home). These dwellings may be a two storey style, bungalow style, etc., but it is most important they be identified as a link. Legal descriptions must be checked carefully to determine if a dwelling is a link.

Semi-detached: This type of housing contains two separate dwelling units attached each on its own lot.

Semi-Detached Bungalow: A bungalow attached to another dwelling, each being situated on its own lot.

Semi-Detached Split: A split which is attached to another dwelling, each on its own lot.

Semi-Detached Two-Storey: A two storey which is attached to another dwelling, each on its own lot.

Double Side-By-Side: This type of housing looks like a semi-detached except there are two municipal addresses under the ownership of a single person.

Duplex (Up and Down): This is a building which consists of two dwelling units, one above the other under the ownership of a single person. If this property is attached to another dwelling it should be noted in the "Remarks".

Triplex: This is a building which consists of three units, all owned by the same person.

Row: This is a style of housing in which three or more dwelling units of similar design and size, are attached together, each on its own lot with separate ownership.

Carriage Home: This design is similar to a row house except the garage may allow access to the rear yard via an overhead door.

Other: Any other type of dwelling which is not detailed above.

Condominiums (Any property with a CC#)**

Ownership: Condominium and Freehold is a question of the title and not the type of building.

**NOTE - If the legal description contains a CC# the property is registered as a condominium and must be listed as such.

Apartment: One unit of a complex of self-contained ownership units lying within a low-, mid- or high-rise building offering common facilities such as hallways, parking lots, elevators, etc. Each self contained apartment may be on one or more levels.

Court Home: A group of attached dwellings arranged in a checkerboard fashion each with its own courtyard.

Garden Home: A row type unit with a front and back door without a garage.

Residential-Attached: Similar to a semi-detached with condominium ownership.

Residential-Detached: Separate single family unit under condominium ownership.

Townhouse: It is a row unit, usually with a garage or carport.

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