2006-11-07 07:51:59 · 5 answers · asked by mobbwbeauty 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
A Duplex is a two unit structure. It can be one unit on top of the other, or two units side by side.
A townhouse is a single unit property, that is attached to more than two similar properties.
Both are usually sold as fee simple properties, but townhouses can also be condos.
2006-11-07 07:56:45 · answer #1 · answered by Monstblitz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The difference is a duplex is in a building comprised of only 2 units. A townhouse can be in a building with only 2 units but also may have more. They are situated in a side by side layout rather than up an down.
The number of stories doesn't really matter.
I live in Rhode Island: usually a duplex refers to a 2 family home with the units side by side and a townhouse is a condo also with the side by side layout.
I hope this helps.
2006-11-07 16:16:25 · answer #2 · answered by Cside42 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Duplex = 2 units
Townhouse = more than 2 units (usually and usually in a row)
Either can be rented. Usually if you are talking purchase, a duplex becomes a condo. Usually, though, a condo is one unit in a complex, not arranged in a row. There can be more than two units.
I think it's all more a general understanding of what these mean, though. In many cases, these can be used interchangeably.
2006-11-07 16:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the name. usually a town house is an apartment building a duplex is two familys living in one building but seperated by a wall.
2006-11-07 15:54:33 · answer #4 · answered by roy40372 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THE TOWNHOUSE IS 2 LEVELS, EVEN SOMETIMES 3 LEVELS, AND MORE ROOMIER AND MORE MONEY, AND THE DUPLEX IS SMALLER AND CHEAPER, AND USUALLY IN THE GHETTO SOMETIMES DEPENDS WHERE YOU LIVE!!
2006-11-07 15:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by yeah_wow_wow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋