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First things first: Don\u2019t let the name fool you. A patio home may or may not actually have a patio. Rather, a patio home is defined by its architectural style and location to neighboring homes. The key characteristic is that a patio home has at least one shared wall between your home and another home. Also, patio homes typically are not higher than one-and-a-half stories. In many locales, these homes are built near golf courses, but they also may be found in many neighborhoods and residential communities. Let\u2019s take a closer look at patio homes, what makes them so popular, and considerations to keep in mind to determine if it\u2019s the right fit for you.<\/p>\n Patio homes are known by many names, including cluster homes, courtyard homes, carriage homes, and garden homes. They\u2019re attached to other patio homes similar to a townhouse or condominium<\/a>. However, unlike a townhouse or some condos, patio homes typically have just one story. Some designs may feature an additional half-story of space that may be used as a loft or extra bedroom, but it\u2019s not a full second floor of living space. And while many patio homes do share a wall with their neighbors, sometimes their attachment comes in the form of a fence, gate, or exterior landscaping. Also, while many patio homes are similar to ranch homes, there are many that include full basements, adding some additional space for homeowners.<\/p>\n Emerging in the 1970s<\/a> as a popular home choice, patio homes are generally small-lot homes, meaning that they take up the entire plot of the property. Known as \u201czero-lot lines<\/a>,\u201d there is no traditional back yard or side yard separating the home from its neighbors. While you can find patio homes nationwide, they are particularly prevalent in the Northeast, especially on or near golf courses.<\/p>\n Due to their smaller size, patio homes are often considered easier to manage and are popular with empty-nesters and retirees looking for a low-maintenance home. But they\u2019re not just attractive to older homebuyers. They also appeal to entry-level buyers who are looking for an affordable way to break into homeownership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is a patio home? Learn how this style differs from condos and townhouses and how it can be a smart choice for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":254,"featured_media":47533,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[192,638,641],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-for-buyers","category-house-hunting","category-find-home"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/what-is-a-patio-home-four-666x381.png\")
<\/a>What is a patio home?<\/h2>\n