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Property Description - 1st Floor Multi-Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:35:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling unit that is located on the first living level of a multistory structure.

Best Practice
Reference the floor number of the unit on page one of the Profile Sheet in the Condo Section.

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Property Description - 2nd Floor Multi-Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:37:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling unit that is located on the second living level of a multistory structure.

Best Practice
Reference the floor number of the unit on page one of the Profile Sheet in the Condo Section.

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Property Description - 3rd Floor + above Multi-Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:38:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling unit that is located on the third living level or higher in a multistory structure.

Best Practice
Reference the floor number of the unit on page one of the Profile Sheet in the Condo Section.

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Property Description - Elevated Home

Posted by PRO Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Home elevated above flood levels (FEMA), usually containing flood vents to allow water to flow through. http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/mitmeasures/elevate.shtm

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Property Description - Ground Floor Unit

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:32:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling unit that is located on the ground floor.

Ground floor is the first floor that is at or only slightly above grade.

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Property Description - One Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:22:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling with one level.

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Property Description - Split Level

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:42:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling that is less than two stories but has two living levels.

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Property Description - Stilt Home

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:43:00 GMT

also know as pile dwelling because it is supported by large stakes, known as piles, which are driven directly into the water or into the shoreline. These structures typically rest 10 - 12 feet (3.5 - 4 meters) off the ground to allow for high tide, and are designed to avoid flooding and water damage.

Best Practice
Prevalent in areas where flood insurance may be or is required.

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Property Description - Three Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:31:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling where each level is separated by a full flight of stairs.

Best Practice
For a town house, use the style code specially denoting town house with two to three levels.

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Property Description - Townhouse 2-3 Floors

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:40:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling unit with two or more stories that shares one or more common walls with other dwelling units.

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Property Description - Tri-Level

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:41:00 GMT

Used to describe a two-story dwelling with three living levels.

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Property Description - Two Story

Posted by PRO Wed, 14 Jun 2006 18:23:00 GMT

Used to describe a dwelling where each level is separated by a full flight of stairs.

Best Practice
If you use this with condominiums, reference Floors in Unit field in the Condo section. For town houses, use the style code specially denoting town house with two to three levels.

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