Split-Level House Style was made popular in the 80’s and 90’s and are still being built today.
Realtors often confuse them with multi-level houses and raised ranches, but there should be no confusion, as there really is a distinct style that really determines a split.
Here it is: if you walk up a half level stairs outside and when you get in the door you have to make a decision to either go up or down a half level you are in a split.
Garages are often located beneath the sleeping space. Family rooms and laundry/utilities are beneath the kitchen/dining/living rooms.
Depending on the floor plan, customarily there is a formal dining room flowing from the living room to the kitchen, all on the upper half level. Below is an example of a typical split level style floorplan:
Split level houses were originally built as inexpensive homes which maximized usable living space while minimizing foundation and roof costs. Because of this, the basements are usually very shallow, allowing the use of short windows above ground that introduced air flow and sunlight. And either a cause or an effect, they are often found in areas with high water tables and areas with bedrock close to the surface.
Depending on the ingenuity of the builder and the owners, splits have evolved to become both architecturally appealing and in sync with the lifestyle of today’s family.
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