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Spacious 3,869 sq ft Duplex with Walkout Basement and Front Garage

Plan #S3236-A · 3,869 sq ft · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 4-car

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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
3,869
Sq Ft
4
Beds
3
Baths
2.0
Stories
4
Garage
9′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building a duplex for rental income or multi-generational living (4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 kitchens per unit)
  • Working with a narrow lot — the design is just 54 feet 10 inches wide
  • Want a second-floor master suite with laundry upstairs (second-floor master, second-floor laundry)
  • Need a flexible loft space for a home office or hobby area (loft included in layout)
  • Want a front-load garage to keep the street-facing elevation clean (4-car front garage)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-family home — this is a duplex configuration with two units
  • Want a single-story layout — this is a two-story plan with stairs between levels
  • Looking for a compact footprint under 3,500 sq ft — this plan is 3,869 sq ft
  • Prefer a main-floor master suite — the master is on the second floor

This plan tends to appeal to:

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Main Level — 3,869 sq ft · 54.50′W × 54.00′D

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About this plan

The Hemingway house plan is a 3,869 sq ft duplex configuration designed for multi-family utility and rental income potential. With a 54'10" width and 54' depth, this structure maximizes site coverage while providing a symmetrical layout across two levels. The design features a front-load 762 sq ft garage, allowing for 2 vehicles per unit, which keeps the primary architectural lines focused on the covered front porch and rear porch exterior elements.

Occupying 1,629 sq ft on the first floor and 2,240 sq ft on the second floor, the interior layout prioritizes a clear division between social and private zones. Each unit contains two kitchens and a total of 4 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, complemented by 2 half bathrooms. The second-floor master suite and clustered bedroom arrangements maintain privacy for occupants, while the inclusion of a loft area provides a flexible space for a home office or secondary living area.

Vertical volume is defined by 9-foot ceilings throughout both residential levels, creating consistent sightlines and light distribution. The inclusion of a walkout basement foundation with 9-foot ceiling heights offers significant opportunities for expansion or climate-controlled storage. The building envelope utilizes 2x6 wall framing for thermal efficiency, supported by a 10:12 roof pitch that contributes to the 32'3" maximum building height profile.

Practicality is integrated through the second-floor laundry placement and the 213 sq ft of total porch area, which extends the usable footprint for outdoor access. The structural design relies on truss roof framing, ensuring a standardized and efficient build process for multi-generational or investment-grade residential projects requiring four bedrooms and multiple bathroom facilities.

Key Features: 3,869 sq ft duplex, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 2 kitchens, walkout basement foundation, 10:12 roof pitch, 9-foot ceiling heights, front-load 4-car garage, 2x6 wall framing, second-floor laundry, loft space.

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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)
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  • 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)3,869 sq ft
1st Floor1,629 sq ft
2nd Floor2,240 sq ft
Front Porch63 sq ft
Rear Porch150 sq ft
Total Porch213 sq ft
Bedrooms4
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms2
Stories2.0
Width of House54′6″
Depth of House54′
Building Height32′3″
1st Floor9′
2nd Floor9′
Basement9′
Garage4-car, front-load
Garage Area762 sq ft
FoundationBasement / Slab / Crawl Space / Walkout Basement
Wall Framing2x6
Roof FramingTruss
Roof Pitch10:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
4 bedrooms · 2 full baths
9-ft ceilings on the main level
4-car garage
54.50′ × 54.00′ footprint
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