Is a duet the same as a duplex?

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I had never heard the term “duet” until recently. Is it the same thing as a duplex? If not, what is the difference?

Steve K. · Answer

Hmm I have a triplex that is titled like this... would it be considered a "Trio"? Would a quad be a "Quartet", a 5plex a "Quintet" and so on? Could buildings with 6 or more units all titled individually be lumped into the "Chamber Ensemble" category until we get up to 30 units which then becomes a "Small Symphony" or an "Orchestra"?

Bud Gaffney · Answer

I think duet has to do with singing ;)

Karla Simmons · Answer

@Joe Splitrock

Thank you. I recently heard someone talking about some duets being built in Northern Cal. Had never heard the term before. Sounds like townhome but with only one connected.

Karla Simmons · Answer

@Greg Scott Thank you!

Joe Splitrock · Answer

@Karla Simmons another name for this is twinhome, where each side of the home is deeded separately. That means you can sell just one unit. The property line runs right down the middle of the property at the common wall. Each owner is responsible for their side, including all exterior unless there is an HOA agreement in place. The advantage for an investor could be that you have flexibility to sell just one side. Sold individually the property gets more value, but that means two sales, so more effort.

Bjorn Ahlblad · Answer

@Karla Simmons 'duet' is a term used in music and not REI-I hope it stays that way. Anyone using the term in RE is either ill informed, or a foreigner like me.

Greg Scott · Answer

New term for me, but I found this source linked below.  The short answer is a duet is a duplex that is titled so that each side of the duplex can be sold separately.

https://sanjoserealestatelosga...

Is a duet the same as a duplex?

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