What is a Single Family Residence?

A single family residence (SFR) is a detached stick-built free-standing home that is built as an individually owned home on its own lot (parcel).  It does not share any walls with any other houses.  Also called a “single-detached dwelling” or “detached home”, the building is owned individually and occupied by 1 family unit.  It usually includes an attached or detached garage.  The property may also include a detached mother-in-law suite (granny unit) or a “casita” studio apartment.

A single family residence is the simplest type of home construction.  Many home buyers prefer to have a separate, detached home.  An SFR is the most expensive type of home category, but is the easiest type of house on which to get a mortgage loan.

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