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HomeDuplexContemporary Six-Bedroom Duplex Plan with Open and Efficient Design

Contemporary Six-Bedroom Duplex Plan with Open and Efficient Design

Plan #J7249-E · 2,560 sq ft · 6 bd · 4 ba · 2.0 story

DuplexMulti FamilyNew AmericanTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
2,560
Sq Ft
6
Beds
5
Baths
2.0
Stories
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building multi-family housing or duplex investment properties (duplex configuration with 2 independent units)
  • Working with a narrow urban lot (40 ft wide by 36 ft deep footprint)
  • Need 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths across two rental units (3 bedrooms per unit)
  • Want upper-floor laundry to reduce occupant steps (laundry on second floor of each unit)
  • Seeking material-efficient construction with straightforward framing (slab foundation and 2x4 walls)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-family home — this is a duplex with two separate units
  • Want all bedrooms on the ground level — two bedrooms are upstairs per unit
  • Prefer a wide lot over 50 ft — this design fits 40 ft width
  • Looking for detached garages — this plan includes no garage bays

This plan tends to appeal to:

Multi-Family DevelopersShort-Term Rental InvestorsSmall-Scale Real Estate InvestorsUrban Infill DevelopersFirst-Time Developers
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Main Level — 2,560 sq ft · 40.00′W × 36.00′D

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J7249-E Whispering Pines House Duplex First Floor Plan 6 Bed 4 Baths, 2 Half Baths

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About this plan

Efficient Duplex for Multi-Family Development

This Contemporary duplex plan provides 2,560 sq ft of total heated living area across two independent 1,280 sq ft units, each featuring a two-story layout within a 40 ft by 36 ft footprint. Engineered for narrow urban lots, each unit centers on a 640 sq ft main level with an open-concept family room, breakfast area, and kitchen. A kitchen eating bar and walk-in pantry optimize utility and sightlines, while a half bath serves the common areas.

Each second floor (640 sq ft) houses a master suite with walk-in closet and full bath, plus two cluster bedrooms and a secondary full bathroom. Upper-floor laundry minimizes linen transport between levels. The 6:12 roof pitch, covered front porch, and 8 ft ceiling heights throughout create a unified yet efficient exterior and interior presence. Slab foundation and 2x4 wall framing prioritize straightforward construction and material efficiency, making this ideal for small-scale multi-family or investment property development.

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)2,560 sq ft
1st Floor1,280 sq ft
2nd Floor1,280 sq ft
Front Porch56 sq ft
Total Porch56 sq ft
Bedrooms6
Full Bathrooms4
Half Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House40′
Depth of House36′
1st Floor8′
2nd Floor8′
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof FramingStick
Roof Pitch6:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
6 bedrooms · 4 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
40.00′ × 36.00′ footprint
Unlimited build license included
Copyright release — print as many copies as you need
Builder-friendly construction drawings

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