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HomeCountryCharming 3-Bedroom Two-Story Home with Open Layout and Modern Comfort
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Charming 3-Bedroom Two-Story Home with Open Layout and Modern Comfort

Plan #AM7237-A · 1,557 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 0-car

CountryCraftsmanNarrow House PlansTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,557
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
0
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Working with a tight urban or suburban lot under 40 feet wide (20-foot width, 42-foot depth)
  • Need a two-story layout with bedrooms upstairs and living on the main floor (second-floor master suite)
  • Want to minimize laundry hauling with a washer/dryer on the bedroom level (second-floor laundry)
  • Prefer an open main floor for entertaining and family living (kitchen island, open great room concept)
  • Looking for a compact, affordable home under 1,600 sq ft (1,557 sq ft total)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a main-floor master suite—the master bedroom is upstairs on the second floor
  • Want multiple bedrooms clustered together—two are secondary and share a bath upstairs
  • Require a garage—this plan does not include one
  • Prefer a single-story layout—this is a two-story design with stairs to the bedrooms
  • Need multiple full bathrooms—this plan has 2 full baths and 1 half-bath across 3 bedrooms

This plan tends to appeal to:

First-Time BuildersNarrow-Lot BuyersDownsizersEmpty NestersUrban Infill Developers
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Main Level — 1,557 sq ft · 20.00′W × 42.00′D

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AM7237-A Emberly Plan Craftsman Floor Plan Townhouse 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

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$2,105
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$2,310
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$765
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$940
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About this plan

Narrow-Lot Design with Second-Floor Master

This Craftsman house plan delivers 1,557 square feet across two stories, engineered for narrow lots at just 20 feet wide and 42 feet deep. The compact footprint maximizes livable space without sacrificing comfort or function, making it ideal for urban and suburban building sites where lot width is constrained.

The open-concept main floor integrates the kitchen, dining, and family room beneath 9-foot ceilings, with a central kitchen island providing prep space and casual seating. A covered front porch welcomes guests, while a half-bath serves the public zone. The second floor houses the master suite with an attached bath and walk-in closet, two secondary bedrooms sharing a full bathroom, and a dedicated laundry room—eliminating trips downstairs with dirty clothes.

Built with 2x6 wall framing and a 6:12 roof pitch, the home reaches 25 feet 10 inches tall and sits on a crawl-space foundation. Storage space, a walk-in pantry, and a rear deck round out the practical design. Every square foot works hard in this efficient layout.

What's included in this plan
  • Exterior elevations (all sides)
  • Detailed floor plan(s) with dimensions
  • Foundation plan
  • Roof plan
  • Schematic electrical layout
  • Building cross-sections
  • General notes & specifications
Not included (handled locally)
  • Architectural / engineering stamps
  • Site & grading plan
  • Structural / framing calculations
  • Plumbing & HVAC layouts
  • Energy-compliance documents
  • Material take-off list
These are typically prepared by your local builder or engineer to meet your jurisdiction's requirements.

Complete Plan Specifications

Total Living (heated)1,557 sq ft
1st Floor808 sq ft
2nd Floor749 sq ft
Total Porch32 sq ft
Deck32 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House20′
Depth of House42′
Building Height25′10″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor8′
Garage0-car
Garage Area0 sq ft
FoundationCrawl Space
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
0-car garage
20.00′ × 42.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
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