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Offering a unique blend of affordability, functionality, and modern living, duplex house plans are quickly becoming a popular choice for homeowners and investors alike. Whether you envision spacious side-by-side units or practical stacked layouts, we have the perfect duplex floor plan to match your vision and budget.

What are Duplex House Plans?

A duplex is a multi-family house plan divided into two separate living spaces. Each unit features its own private entrance, living area, backyard (in many cases), and even a garage, depending on the desig...

Plan image - 623049DJ:Traditional Duplex House Plan with Matching 3 Bed, 3 Bath Units - 1464 Sq Ft Each

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2,928

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Plan image - 51923HZ:Country Craftsman Duplex House Plan with 3-Bed, 2-Bath Units Under 1300 Square Feet

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$1,395

2,496

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4

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Plan image - 100305GHR:Modern Farmhouse Duplex House Plan with Matching 1046 Square Foot 3-Bed Units

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$1,845

2,092

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6

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4

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1

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Plan image - 100300GHR:Modern Duplex House Plan with 950 Square Foot Units with Roommate-Style Upstairs Layout

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$1,695

1,900

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4

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Plan image - 62360DJ:Craftsman Multi-Family House Plan with 2 Units - 3 Beds and 1616 Sq Ft Each

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3,232

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Plan image - 51914HZ:Modest Country Duplex House Plan With Matching 2-Bed and 2-Bath Units Under 1000 Sq Ft

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$1,345

1,994

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Plan image - 623204DJ:Modern Farmhouse Duplex with 3 Bed Units Just Over 1700 Square Feet Each

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$2,098

3,422

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Plan image - 100303GHR:Duplex House Plan with Matching 1106 Square Foot 3-Bed Units

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$1,845

2,212

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6

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4

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Plan image - 623179DJ:Modern Farmhouse Duplex House Plan with Matching 3-Bed Units Under 2200 Square Feet

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$2,198

4,354

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6

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4.5+

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Plan image - 100310GHR:One Story Transitional-Style Duplex with 2 Bed Units Under 900 Square Feet

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$1,695

1,777

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4

Bed

4

Bath

1

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Plan image - 85338MS:Exclusive New American Duplex with Open Layouts for the Narrow Lot

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$1,885

2,694

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4

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Plan image - 666218RAF:Modern Duplex with Side-By-Side 3-Bed Units Under 2000 Square Feet

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$1,944

3,608

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6

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3

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4

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Plan image - 100320GHR:New American Duplex House Plan with 3 Bed Units - 1154 Sq Ft Each

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$1,845

2,308

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6

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4

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Plan image - 100301GHR:Modern Duplex for Narrow Infill Lots with Asymmetrical 3-Bed Units

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$1,845

2,418

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6

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Plan image - 62658DJ:3 Bed Craftsman Narrow Lot Duplex House Plan

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2,974

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Plan image - 623147DJ:Modern Farmhouse Style Duplex with Matching 1,250 Square Foot Units

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$1,898

2,516

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4

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4

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4

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Plan image - 100302GHR:Modern Duplex House Plan with 1620 Square Foot 3-Bed Units

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$2,145

3,240

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6

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2

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Plan image - 81816AB:Modern Duplex House Plan with Matching 1522 Square Feet 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Units

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$1,900

3,044

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6

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2

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Plan image - 444377GDN:Modern Farmhouse Duplex House Plan with Matching 1428 Square Foot Units with 2 Master Suites

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$2,425

2,856

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4

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1

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4

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Plan image - 57337HA:Duplex with Matching 2 Bed Units - 768 Sq Ft Per Unit

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$1,049

1,536

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Plan image - 623190DJ:Modern Farmhouse Style Duplex House Plan with 1700 Square Foot 3-Bed Units

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3,422

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$1,295

1,838

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2,824

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Plan image - 31579GF:Modern Two-Family Home Plan with Bedrooms Upstairs

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$1,075

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Duplex House Plans FAQs

What is a duplex house plan?

A duplex house plan is a residential building design that consists of two separate living units within the same structure. Each unit typically has its own entrance, and the units are either stacked vertically or positioned side by side.

What are the key characteristics of duplex house plans?

Separate Entrances: Each unit in a duplex has its own entrance, providing privacy and independence to the residents.
Shared Wall: Duplex units share a common wall, which helps in optimizing land use and construction costs.
Mirror Image Design: Often, duplex units are designed to be mirror images of each other, maintaining symmetry in the overall structure.

What are the benefits of duplex house plans?

Cost-Efficiency: Duplexes can be more cost-effective than building two separate houses, making them an attractive option for homeowners and investors.
Rental Income: Homeowners can live in one unit and rent out the other, providing a source of rental income.
Shared Maintenance: Since the units are part of the same structure, maintenance costs are often shared between the occupants.

How did the duplex house style originate?

The duplex style has historical roots in European architecture, where townhouses and row houses often shared walls. In densely populated urban areas, duplexes became a practical solution to optimize living space while minimizing land use. As housing needs evolved, the duplex style expanded globally and adapted to different cultural and architectural preferences.

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