HOME STYLES AND TYPES
The Waldorf home styles shown on this page were all taken by Lenn Harley, Broker for Homefinders.com
Real estate in Waldorf Maryland comes in many types and styles. By type, we mean single family detached or attached. By style, we mean the exterior style - Colonial, Split Level, Split Foyer, Rambler/Rancher, Cape Cod, Victorian. Bungalow, Contemporary. Some examples are below examples below.
SPLIT FOYER
The Split Foyer home has been popular for cost effective construction for about 25 years. In Waldorf, the average Split Foyer will have 3 bedrooms and 1 to 2 full baths, living room, dining room and kitchen on the main level and finished or unfinished lower level. These homes are generally built on a slab and not below ground.
SPLIT LEVEL
The Split Level home can be three or four levels with three levels showing above ground. Main level will be the living room, dining room, kitchen. Upper level will be 3-4 bedrooms and 1-2 baths. The lower level will have a family room and laundry. There may be a fourth level, but in Waldorf, many homes are built without basements.
RAMBLER
The Rambler or Rancher is a true one level home although there may be a basement depending on the area of Waldorf and the builder. The Rambler/Rancher will usually have living room, dining area, kitchen, three bedrooms and 1-2 baths on one level. The home may or may not have a basement. Garages are popular if the lot size permits.
COLONIAL
Colonial or two story homes are the most popular in the past ten to fifteen years due to down sizing of building lots to keep home prices affordable. Families with children like the upstairs bedroom configuration too. Generally these homes will have a living room, dining room, kitchen and if the home is large enough, a family room all on the main level. 3-4 bedrooms and 1-2 baths on the upper level often with master bedroom/bath. Many of the Colonial style homes will have 1-2 car garages and basements.
CAPE COD
The Cape Cod has been a popular home in Waldorf for many years. Imported from New England, the Cape offers living room, dining room, usually 1-2 bedrooms on the main level along with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the upper level. It's a popular style due to charm of the design and bedroom location.
TOWN HOME
Town homes come is several styles, two levels, three levels, two levels with a basement (rare in Charles County) and three levels with a garage. Generally there will be 2-3 bedrooms and 1-2 baths on the upper level and a living room, dining area and kitchen on the main level. If there is a basement it may be finished.
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