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Single-family home

A property designed or approved for one household dwelling, often detached. Legal occupancy and permitted uses depend on local rules.

At dusk, two people look at a small detached house with its own yard, a moving box on the path
  1. One home on its own lot
  2. Moving in
  3. Its own yard

Where it matters

Check the actual permitted use and any association requirements before advertising or making alterations.

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