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? is more for realtors...are mother/daughter type homes available in this area? It's basically a high-ranch style home, all above ground, basically set up like this:
Ground Floor: {above ground-not a basement} Kitchen, Living room, 1 Full bath, Laundry Room, 1 or 2 car garage, Utility Room
Top Floor: Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room, 1 or 2 Full Baths, 3 bedrooms.
I'm curious to know if this style of home is around the Raleigh area. I have searched websites, fmrealty.com and such. I see more Transitional, Colonial, Ranch, and Contemporary floor plans.
If not, do you see many listings with a side or separate non-basement space for parent to live?
Any advice will be helpful. I know the alternative would to buy a home and then add on a side apartment for a parent, but I know that would cost a significant amount of $.
I call that a "raised ranch", or split-foyer. It was a popular design in the 60's and 70's, not so much today. There are a lot of these homes in older neighborhoods in Raleigh and Cary. Not all of them have full kitchens on the lower level but some do.
My suggestion would be to utilize some of the search engines that are available from various realtor firms that allow you to establish a search criteria identifying "in-law apartment" to find what you are looking for in a re-sale property. They do exist and if you are flexible on location, you should be able to find what you want. Hope that helps.
the house next door to me is for sale with in-law apartment on the main floor. This is in Durham. if you're interested, I'll send you the listing. This is a cape-cod style home from the 50s--the apartment was an add-on at a later date.
The "High Ranch" is your NY term.
Split foyer, Bi-level, Split-Entry homes are fairly common in older neighborhoods.
It is still about the cheapest way to buy square footage around the region.
Since they less sought from a style perspective, prices are lower.
Most, however have the lower level partially under ground, at least.
And, any room with a wall with any dirt against it, even a foot high, should be considered to be "Below Grade."
There are homes with basements that have an "in law" suite. I've seen quite a few in the Wake Forest area. It is going to depend on where you want to live and the price you can spend.
The split levels and split foyers are the older plans, as others have said.
I don't know if you know this or not but our basements here are walk-out daylight basements. Windows and doors give lots of light and I've seen many basements that are quite nice.
I don't know if you know this or not but our basements here are walk-out daylight basements. Windows and doors give lots of light and I've seen many basements that are quite nice.
Vicki
This. Basements here don't tend to be the dark, dank, cold caves they used to be. Search a local real estate website specifically for homes with a basement and see for yourself. I'd LOVE to have a basement.
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