Floor Plans for a Narrow Lot

Urban areas tend to have smaller, narrow lots because land is in short supply. Homes may be built quite close together, but sometimes have surprisingly deep rear yards with plenty of room to roam. Both smaller single family homes and detached rowhouses are popular floor plans for a narrow lot. Square footage can be maximized by building three stories high or more. For those with a tight budget, start small with future plans for expansion either at the rear or with additional stories.

Narrow lot house plans have the possibility of being more affordable due to the smaller lot, but this could be offset in a pricey in-town neighborhood. The square footage of this type of house can vary depending on the number of stories. A small cottage or bungalow may be only one story in 1,000 square feet or less, while a rowhouse could be 3 stories or more with 4,000 square feet to boot. The interior space must be planned well for the most efficient layout. An open plan is still possible, especially with several stories where vaulted ceilings and numerous tall windows can be employed to open the space.

Narrow Home Plans and House Plans

 In today's world of shrinking lots and increasing real estate prices, we understand your need to build a narrow house on a narrow lot. Our architects have designed amazing narrow house plans that sacrifice nothing in the way of style or space. Although the narrow lot can introduce some challenges when building a home, our plans can make sure that the size limitations of your lot don't hinder your desire to build your dream home just the way you want it. In fact, we have home plans designed specifically for narrow lots. Our narrow house plans are limited only in the width of the home.
 

 House plans that are 50 feet wide or less meet our criteria for being a narrow lot home. But a narrow lot line requires a special breed of efficiency on the part of the house plan designer. Narrow lot house plans are difficult to find, and plans that retain some originality and style are even more difficult to come by. Fortunately, you've come to Gardner. Donald A. Gardner Architects has a category of floor plans specifically devoted to narrow lots and their special requirements. Search among our amazing selection of narrow lot house plans for nearly every budget and aesthetic preference. If you've found the perfect lot and are ready to build the perfect home on it, take a look at our selection of narrow lot floor plans. Search and sort by square footage, specific width, number of stories, and other crucial floor plan specs.