Narrow Lot House with 2 Beds Upstairs and Open Floor Plan

Plan 98319R is a 2-bedroom two-story house plan that packs a lot of living into 884 ft², with a modern contemporary look, a 7/12 gable roof and exterior walls finished in stucco and fiber cement products. The narrow footprint measures 17'0" wide and 33'3" deep, with a height of 24'1", and the ridge runs perpendicular to the street, so the gable end with its floor-to-ceiling windows faces the front. European and transitional touches soften the clean lines and make this compact single-family home feel both current and welcoming.

You come in through a proper entry that keeps coats and shoes away from the living area. Beyond it, an open floor plan joins the living space, the dining area and the kitchen into one bright room, where the tall glazing pulls daylight deep into the house. The kitchen works harder than its size suggests: a walk-in pantry keeps supplies out of sight, and a breakfast nook gives a spot for slow weekend mornings and quick weekday coffee. From the main floor the house opens to the deck and the wraparound porch, extending the living space outdoors in good weather.

The two bedrooms are split for privacy, with the master bedroom on the second floor and its own balcony for a quiet look outside before the day starts. The home has one full bathroom and a half bath, so guests are covered without sharing the main bath. A utility room handles the laundry and the mechanical equipment, keeping the everyday chores contained in one place.

The house stands on strip footings without a basement and is also available with a slab foundation. The main walls are built of autoclaved aerated concrete, with clay block and wood framing offered as options on request. There is no garage, which keeps this small house plan simple to build and lets the wraparound porch, the deck and the balcony take center stage: three outdoor spaces that give a modest floor plan the feel of a much larger home.