One-Story Duplex House Plan with 2-Bedroom Units – Affordable Multi-Family Living – 1536 Sq Ft Total
This ranch-style duplex house plan is a smart solution for those seeking an affordable multi-family home design with excellent investment potential. Plan 87367 offers a total of 1,536 sq ft of living space, featuring two side-by-side units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in a convenient single-story layout.
Each unit is 768 sq ft, designed with an open-concept floor plan that connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas for a spacious feel. Whether you’re planning to live in one unit and rent out the other, or lease both for passive income, this duplex home design makes financial sense.
The simple footprint and roofline make it cost-effective to build, and its ranch-style structure allows for easy accessibility, appealing to tenants of all ages. The plan includes a front porch shared by both units, perfect for outdoor seating or adding curb appeal.
Key Features Include:
2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout per unit
Side-by-side, one-story duplex design
Total of 1,536 sq ft of heated living space
Affordable to build with simple lines and compact footprint
Great for rental income, assisted living, or starter homes
Porch space totaling 140 sq ft for outdoor living
8' main ceiling height with truss roof framing and 6:12 pitch
Foundation options include slab or crawlspace
2x4 exterior walls (upgrade to 2x6 available)
This budget-friendly duplex house plan is ideal for first-time builders, investors, or developers seeking a multi-family property that’s easy to maintain and provides long-term value.
What's Included?
Foundation: This shows the layout of the basement, crawl space, or slab foundation.
Exterior Elevations: Illustrates the front, rear, and sides of the house, in detail, including instructional notes such as materials, roof pitch, ceiling heights, etc.
Interior Elevations: Views of special interior elements such as kitchen & bath cabinets, fireplaces, etc.
Cross Section: Views of areas such as load-bearing walls, stairs, trusses, or other structural elements.
Details: How to construct certain parts of your home, such as the roof system, stairs, or deck.
Modifications
Receive a FREE modification estimate in one of 3 ways. Our modification team is ready to help you adjust any plan to fit your needs. The ReDesign process is simple and estimates are free!
2. Print, complete and fax this PDF Form to us at 1-800-675-4916.
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Note: - a sketch of the changes or the website floor plan marked up to reflect changes is a great way to convey the modifications in addition to a written list.
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Q & A
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Previous Q & A
Q:What is the building height?
A:16 ft.
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Q:Plan Number 87367. Plan shows a 1/4" scale. What size paper is required for the plans to be scalable
A:Good afternoon, 24 x 18 size paper would be needed.
Q:Is Multi_Family Plan 87367 drawn to meet IRC codes?
A:When these plans were drawn they did meet most national codes and they may not meet there own city code. Also, the plans are not stamped or sealed by any architect or engineer. If that needs to be done they have to do that local. The customer will need to do those changes with a local professional.
Common Q & A
Q:Can I make modifications to this plan?
A:Yes you can! Please click the "Modifications" tab above to get more information.
Q:What is the estimated price to build this plan?
A:The national average for a house is running right at $125.00 per SF. You can get more detailed information by clicking the Cost-To-Build tab above. Sorry, but we cannot give cost estimates for garage, multifamily or project plans.
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