These structures are identified by the way they line the street in a uniform row.
What Is a Row House?
They’re also known as terraced houses in the United Kingdom,Australia, and elsewhere.
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So whats the difference?
Row houses are generally considered lower-cost housing than townhouses.
Not only are they affordable, but they also require less land space, which equals lower building cost.
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