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Cape Cod:

Cape cods are generally symmetrical plans. The front door is in the middle, and they usually have dormers. There is not a lot of overhang or ornamentation, and it is typically one or one-and-a-half stories.

Colonial :

Dates back to historical New England. Two story home with a symmetrical façade.  The main roof ridge will run parallel to the street. The main entry door is in the center of the façade, and windows are symmetrically placed on either side. The second level will have its windows symmetrically placed around the door as well. Additional wings might be "tacked-on" to the house proper. Bedrooms are typically on the second level.

Contemporary 70's :

Clerestory windows, roofs that pitch in one direction, large overhangs on just two sides of the home, vertical wood siding and patches of stonework are the main characteristics. Solar adaptation is also a key feature.

Contemporary 80's :

Trendy details like glass block and pipe railings. Strong geometric forms.

Country :

Typical country homes have a front porch, dormer's, and a roof ridge that runs parallel to the street. The most notable characteristic is a large front porch with an open rail. "Dog-house" dormers are frequently on the roof. The exterior material is usually clapboard siding. Regardless of the size of the home, they appear to be small and quaint. Historical country homes had a fireplace on either side of the home to function as the heat source. The historical country home also had a "dog trot" hallway, which was one main hallway that runs through the middle of the house, also known as a double loaded hallway. During warmer months, the front and rear doors can be opened to allow a breeze to come through and cool the house.

Early American :

This is reserved for homes that are replicas of historic American homes. A true Saltbox, Cape, or Federal home would be grouped together in this category.

Farmhouse :

This is an adaptation of the "country" home. The main difference between a country house and a farmhouse is that a farmhouse has a wraparound porch. The porch wraps around the home. The roof ridge runs parallel to the street with or without dormers. The roof pitch breaks to a shallow pitch at the porch. One main roof covers the main body of the home. The exterior material is clapboard siding.

Ranch :

Single level home with a low pitched roof that runs parallel to the street. These homes tend to be long and narrow, with the longest dimension facing front.Porches may or may not be present.

Victorian :

Gingerbread detailing is the key element. Most have multiple roof lines with varying roof pitches. Some have octagonal turrets (towers). The exterior is alwaysclapboard. Lattice work and decorative railings are often used.