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single-family

American  
[sing-guhl-fam-uh-lee, -fam-lee] / ˈsɪŋ gəlˈfæm ə li, -ˈfæm li /

adjective

  1. designed or suitable for one family of average size.

    single-family homes.


Example Sentences

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Analysis from the California Research Bureau showed that 2.8% of single-family homes in the Golden State are owned by companies that own at least 10 properties.

From Los Angeles Times

You won’t find many condos or apartment buildings here; the single-family homes range from $700,000 up to $1.5 million or so, while the Simi Hills and El Escorpion Peak offer a natural escape from the suburban sprawl.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2021, during the peak of the pandemic housing market that saw L.A. home prices skyrocket, The Times compiled a list of the newest neighborhoods to join the proverbial “million-dollar club,” where the typical single-family home value is above $1 million.

From Los Angeles Times

The data suggest single-family homes across the outskirts of L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

These days, the majority of its single-family homes sell for over $1 million, but smaller ranches can be found for cheaper.

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