Do you know what the difference is between a patio home versus a duplex?
The patio homes cost more, but why? They look very similar. They are joined together with a wall and foundation and roofing. However, that is where the similarities end. In this article I will go over some of the details that tend to get overlooked. Just like most things, it is all in the details. See the similarities and differences below:
Similarities:
- share a separation wall
share a roof and a foundation- share a yard and possibly a driveway
- they can be leased
- they have similar basic construction components
Differences on patio homes:
- Fully separate utilities and irrigation systems
- Separate Building Codes and building permits
- Each home is typically unique with different finishes and can have different layouts
- Can be considered a single family home
- Patio homes have a full concrete block separation wall. They also have full separate structures on each side of the wall and cannot have any attachments or penetrations through the separation wall.
- Lots are subdivided at the separation wall and each can be sold separately
- Patio homes tend to be in higher end neighborhoods and more luxury oriented.
- Patio homes have a full sodded lawn and irrigation, all brick/maintenance free exterior, and they have a covered patio
- The homes are built with low maintenance in mind
- If an owner wanted to live in one home and lease the other out, they could and still give the tenant an option to buy the home.
- If there was ever a fire in one patio home, the other side would survive
- Each home has it’s own attic and crawlspace
Cost Comparisons with 2021 pricing in the Springfield, MO area: (actual costs can vary greatly in building materials used and land costs)
DUPLEX: THIS A TYPICAL STYLE NEW DUPLEX
- EACH UNIT FEATURING 2-3 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM, KITCHEN, OPEN DINING/LIVING ROOM, LAUNDRY, 1 CAR GARAGE. 1250 SQ FT, SEEDED STRAWED YARD, NO IRRIGATION
- FRONT BRICK/STONE, ALUMINUM GUTTERING, SOFFIT, VINYL SIDING BACK AND SIDES OF HOME, NO COVERED PATIO, CONCRETE PORCH OR WOOD DECK, ENTRY LEVEL FIXTURES, ENTRY LEVEL CABINETRY, POST FORMED COUNTERTOPS, ENTRY LEVEL FLOORING, ONE UTILITY SERVICE, 2 HOUR FIRE RATED FRAMED DIVIDING STUD WALL. CAN ONLY BE SOLD AS A BUILDING.
- TRUE ESTIMATED COST FOR LAND $40-50,000; TRUE ESTIMATED BUILDING COST $320-360,000 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST $360-410,000
PATIO HOME: THESE ARE TWO LUXURY PATIO HOMES BASED OFF TWO WE HAVE RECENTLY BUILT AND ARE LOW MAINTENANCE.
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- EACH HOME FEATURES A 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM, 1530 SQ FT, OPEN LAYOUT KITCHEN, VENTED GAS FIREPLACE WITH FULL STONE VENEER, DINING AREA, LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN ISLAND WITH OVERHANG, GRANITE TOPS, USA MADE CABINETRY WITH SOFT CLOSE DOORS, HIGHER END FIXTURES AND FINISHES THROUGH OUT. A DOUBLE CAR GARAGE. WALK IN CLOSET, WALK IN TILED MASTER SHOWER, ANDERSEN WINDOWS, COVERED PATIO WITH FAN, ATTIC, ALL BRICK, ALUMINUM SOFFIT, GUTTERING, FULLY SODDED LAWN, FULLY IRRIGATED LAWN. EACH HOME HAS DIFFERENT INTERIOR FIXTURES AND FINISHES. EACH HOME CAN BE SOLD SEPARATELY.
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- TRUE LAND ESTIMATE $70000; ACTUAL COST PER HOME $248,900, ACTUAL TOTAL LIST COST FOR BOTH HOMES $498,000.
There is also another reason patio homes cost more than duplexes and a lot of it goes off the building codes. They have different standards than a regular duplex. That is one reason each home can be sold, whereas with a duplex, only one can be sold. They look similar to a duplex, but just like everything, there is a lot more to a patio home in the details. The idea behind the patio home is simple. They are for homeowners that do not want or need a large home and want a home with very low maintenance. The combining of the homes together is supposed to keep the costs down from a standard single family home. However, just like anything, the more features the home has the more it tends to cost. If you would like more pictures and details about patio homes browse our website www.frigainc.com and you can find all you want to know about patio homes.
