Updated 2026-10-16 · By CondoCircle
Vicinity offers both attached townhomes and detached homes. The official range runs from 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2–3 full baths plus a powder room, roughly 1,349 to 2,768 sq ft, two or three storeys and one- or two-car garages. Price is the obvious difference, but the right choice usually comes down to how you'll use stairs, walls, garage and yard every day.
- Types: attached townhomes and detached homes
- Beds: 3–4
- Sizes: 1,349–2,768 sq ft
- Storeys: 2–3
- Garages: 1–2 car
Decision matrix
| Factor | Townhome (attached) | Detached |
|---|---|---|
| Shared walls | One (end unit) or two (interior) | None |
| Stairs | Often three storeys; more vertical living | Usually two storeys |
| Garage | Typically single-car in our documented models | Single or double depending on model |
| Exterior upkeep | Smaller frontage and yard | Larger lot, more to maintain |
| Natural light | End and corner units gain side windows | Windows on all sides |
| Budget | Generally the lower entry point | Generally higher; confirm on current price list |
Stairs, ageing and accessibility
Three-storey townhomes put the main living space on one level and bedrooms above, sometimes with a ground-level entry and garage below. That works well for many households but can be tiring with young children, carrying groceries, or planning to stay long term. Walk through a three-storey layout in your mind for a full day — laundry location matters more than most buyers expect.
Two-storey detached designs keep fewer flights between garage, kitchen and bedrooms. If anyone in the household has mobility concerns, ask which plans can include a main-floor bedroom option or flex room.
Privacy, noise and position
Interior townhomes share two walls; end and corner units share one and often add side windows. Our floor plan library labels interior, end and corner positions where the official drawings do. Ask what wall assembly separates units, and visit a completed block if you can.
Garage, driveway and yard
Garage count is not the same as total parking. Driveway length, tandem layouts and municipal parking rules all affect how many cars you can keep on your lot. Our garage and parking guide covers the questions to ask.
How the choice plays out at Vicinity
Vicinity offers both attached townhomes and detached homes. Across the documented models, townhomes run smaller and share one or two side walls, while detached models reach the community's largest sizes — up to 2,768 sq ft in the current documented range — with two-car garages on suitable lots. The price gap between the two product types is real but unverified in the current release, so compare the dated price list rather than assuming a fixed spread.
Tenure matters too. Some townhome communities are condominium tenure with monthly fees covering shared elements; Vicinity's townhomes are freehold — you own the home and the land, with no monthly condo fee. That keeps the affordability comparison against a detached home focused on price, not fees.
Day-to-day differences that outlast the purchase
- Sound: shared walls mean some neighbour sound; construction quality varies, so ask about the party-wall assembly.
- Light: interior townhome units have windows on two sides; end units and detached homes have more.
- Outdoor space: townhome yards are compact; detached lots offer more room but more maintenance.
- Stairs: townhomes stack living space vertically — consider how that fits your household now and in ten years.
- Parking: compare garage and driveway capacity for your actual vehicles.
A quick way to decide
- Set a firm all-in budget — Include deposits, closing costs and furnishing — see deposits and closing costs.
- List daily must-haves — Number of bedrooms, home office, garage size, laundry level.
- Shortlist one of each type — Pick the best-fitting townhome and detached plan from townhomes and detached homes.
- Price both on the current list — Request the current price list and compare the actual difference, including premiums.
Frequently asked questions
Are Vicinity townhomes freehold?
Yes — Vicinity's townhomes are freehold, so there's no monthly condominium fee. Have your lawyer confirm the tenure provisions in your agreement.
Do townhomes at Vicinity have garages?
The townhome models we document list a single-car garage. Confirm the garage for the specific model and lot.
Which is a better investment?
We don't predict appreciation. Compare what fits your household and budget, and review resale and carrying costs with your own advisors.
What sizes are available?
The official range shown on October 16, 2026 was about 1,349 to 2,768 sq ft across townhome and detached designs.
Are Vicinity townhomes freehold or condo?
Freehold — you own the home and the land with no monthly condo fee. Have your lawyer confirm the tenure provisions in your agreement.
Is a detached home worth the premium?
Compare the dated price list for both product types and weigh space, light, yard and maintenance against the difference.