Property Subtype - Townhouse

Property Subtype - Townhouse

The term Townhouse describes a dwelling unit, generally having two or more floors and attached to other similar units via party walls. The distinction between a condominium and a townhouse is typically the land ownership. In a Townhouse, the land below the unit is owned as Real Property, but in a Condominium only the airspace "within the walls" is owned. Townhouses are usually attached to other units at the side(s), but do not include anyone above. There may be either a basement or a garage below, and may include a garden or patio area separated from other units.
Indiana House Enrollment Act 1301 (2014) describes a Townhouse as:
  1. Extends from foundation to roof
  2. Is not more than 3 stories high
  3. Is separated from each adjoining unit by 2 one-hour fire-resistant rated walls or 1 common 2-hour fire resistant rated wall
  4. Has open spaces on at least two sides
  5. If these qualifications are not met, the property may instead be a Condominium, Vertical type or a Single Family Residence, Attached
In many counties, these are noted as "Residential Row House" in the tax record. This can be referenced in MIBOR BLC Public Records (CRS Data) by clicking on Public Records, searching the County/Address, and reviewing the Property Summary section.


This report can also be accessed from within the BLC Listing Service on a property listing record using the Additional Information "Reports" options.