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Narrow Lot Two-Story Home with Elegant and Efficient Design

Plan #J5858-E · 1,491 sq ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2.0 story · 1-car

CottageTraditionalTwo Story
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David Park · Residential Plan Advisor · 30+ years
1,491
Sq Ft
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2.0
Stories
1
Garage
8′
Ceilings
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Great fit if you…
  • Building on a narrow lot under 40 feet wide (this plan is engineered for 25-foot width)
  • Working from home and need a dedicated office space (home office/study on main floor)
  • Want a compact footprint without sacrificing privacy (split-bedroom layout keeps bedrooms acoustically separated)
  • Prefer laundry upstairs near bedrooms (second-floor laundry room)
  • Need quick access to visitor facilities (half bath on main floor)
! May not be the best fit if you…
  • Need a single-story layout with no stairs to climb (this is a two-story plan)
  • Want the master suite on the main floor (master suite is on the second floor)
  • Have a lot wider than 40 feet and want to use all of it (design is optimized for 25-foot width)
  • Need 4+ bedrooms (plan has 3 bedrooms total)
  • Require a 2+ car garage (1-bay garage only)

This plan tends to appeal to:

Urban Infill BuildersFirst-Time BuildersWork-From-Home ProfessionalsNarrow Lot OwnersDownsizers
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Main Level — 1,491 sq ft · 35.00′W × 44.50′D

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About this plan

Narrow Lot Two-Story Home

This traditional cottage home plan delivers 1,491 square feet across just 25 feet of width, making it ideal for constrained urban lots or infill sites. The two-story layout maximizes privacy and efficiency, with a dedicated home office on the main floor and the master suite positioned upstairs with its own ensuite bathroom.

The first floor centers on a kitchen island with clear sightlines into the keeping room and formal dining area, anchored by a covered front porch entry. A half bathroom serves guests on this level. Upstairs, the split-bedroom design separates the master suite from two additional bedrooms, reducing noise between sleeping areas. Second-floor laundry consolidates household chores in one convenient location.

Built on a slab foundation with a 1-bay front-load garage, this plan offers two full bathrooms and one half bathroom across 1,491 square feet. The 25-foot width and 44-foot depth make efficient use of tight footprints while maintaining a traditional vertical profile with distinct roof lines.

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)1,491 sq ft
1st Floor723 sq ft
2nd Floor768 sq ft
Front Porch49 sq ft
Total Porch49 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Full Bathrooms2
Half Bathrooms1
Stories2.0
Width of House35′
Depth of House44′6″
Building Height27′4″
1st Floor8′
Garage1-car, front-load
Garage Area278 sq ft
FoundationSlab / Crawl Space / Basement
Wall Framing2x4
Roof Pitch10:12 and 8:12

Key Features

2.0-story layout
3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
8-ft ceilings on the main level
1-car garage
35.00′ × 44.50′ footprint
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