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How much do duplexes cost in Lakewood? The grid below lists every match live from the MLS, and the market stats under it show today's median price and price per square foot. Most sit within a short drive of Alameda. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.

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Lakewood, CO Duplex Market Statistics

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$295
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$664,974
Med. List Price

About duplexes in Lakewood

Half duplex (one side, your own deed). You own your side and the land under it; the neighbor owns theirs. It lives like a townhome with a yard and, in many Lakewood neighborhoods, no HOA. A party-wall agreement governs the shared wall and roof.

Paired homes and twin homes. Builder names for a new half duplex. Same ownership as above, newer construction, HOA more common.

Separate meters. Two electric and two gas meters make renting the other side simple. One shared meter means a lease that splits the bill.

The party-wall agreement. On a half duplex it decides who pays for the roof, the shared wall and the sewer line. Read it before you offer.

Zoning and rental rules. Lakewood zoning sets whether both units rent long-term. Short-term rental rules are separate and stricter.

Current leases and deposits. On a full duplex you inherit the tenant, the lease and the deposit. A Kenna agent gets the lease, the rent roll and the deposit ledger during your review period.

Sound and systems. One furnace or two, one water heater or two, and how much you hear through the wall. The showing tells you; a Kenna agent asks the seller for the rest.

Offer from the numbers. Sold duplexes in Lakewood in the last six months plus the real rent set the price. A Kenna agent runs both before you write.

Questions people ask about duplexes in Lakewood

How many duplexes are for sale in Lakewood right now?

The grid at the top of this page is the live MLS list: it updates the moment a home lists or closes, and the market stats under it show today's median price. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

How big are the duplexes in Lakewood?

Sizes vary from home to home. Use the grid filters for square footage and bedrooms; the market stats under the grid show today's price per square foot. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

What is the median price of duplexes in Lakewood?

The market stats under the grid show today's median list price and price per square foot, and they update with every new listing. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Do duplexes in Lakewood have HOA fees?

Some do. Each listing card shows the HOA fee, and the grid filters can narrow the list to homes with no HOA. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

What does the median duplexes in Lakewood cost per month?

It depends on the price, your down payment and today's rate. Put the price of the home you like into the Colorado mortgage calculator at kennarealestate.com/colorado-mortgage-calculator for the full monthly cost. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Which ZIP code has the most duplexes in Lakewood?

It changes as homes list and sell. Switch the grid to map view to see where today's listings cluster, or open the ZIP code pages linked on this page for each ZIP's live count. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Full Duplex or Half Duplex: Which One Are You Buying in Lakewood?

Full duplex (two units, one deed). You own both sides. Live in one, rent the other, and the rent pays part of your mortgage. This is house hacking, and Lakewood is one of the Front Range markets where the numbers still work. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Is a duplex a good first home in Lakewood?

For a buyer who will live in one unit and rent the other, yes: the low-down-payment loans apply and the rent offsets the payment. For a buyer who wants no tenants, a half duplex gives the yard and the price of a townhome without the HOA. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Can I use the rent to qualify for the loan?

On an owner-occupied full duplex, yes. Lenders count a share of the second unit's rent, based on the appraiser's rent schedule or the existing lease. Your lender tells you the exact figure before you shop. More: Financing a Colorado home.

Does a half duplex in Lakewood have an HOA?

Some do and some do not. Older Lakewood duplexes run on a party-wall agreement with no dues; newer paired homes come with an HOA that maintains the exterior. The listing states which, and we confirm it. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

Can I buy a duplex in Lakewood with an FHA loan?

Yes, if you live in one unit. FHA allows 3.5 percent down on a duplex when it is your primary residence. Lenders count part of the other unit's rent as income, at 75 percent of market rent. More: Lakewood income properties for sale.

How does house hacking work?

You live in one side and rent the other. The rent covers most of the mortgage or all of it, which cuts your housing cost while you build equity.

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Text LAKEWOOD and what you are looking for to 303-955-4220. A live person answers, sets up the saved search and sends the disclosures on any duplexes you want to see.

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Duplexes for Sale in Lakewood, CO: What You Are Looking At

A duplex in Lakewood is two homes that share one wall or one floor: side by side, or one unit up and one down. This page shows both kinds of duplex for sale in Lakewood: the full duplex, where both units sell together on one deed, and the half duplex, where you buy one side as your own attached home. Buyers searching duplexes for sale in Lakewood also search two-unit homes, multi-family homes, house hacking, paired homes and twin homes, and the grid above pulls all of them from the MLS. This page shows duplexes for sale in Lakewood, and the count updates the moment a home lists or closes.

The Kenna Real Estate Group has sold Colorado homes since 2002 and shows duplexes 7 days a week, and same day when the seller allows it. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.

Full Duplex or Half Duplex: Which One Are You Buying in Lakewood?

  • Full duplex (two units, one deed). You own both sides. Live in one, rent the other, and the rent pays part of your mortgage. This is house hacking, and Lakewood is one of the Front Range markets where the numbers still work.
  • Half duplex (one side, your own deed). You own your side and the land under it; the neighbor owns theirs. It lives like a townhome with a yard and, in many Lakewood neighborhoods, no HOA. A party-wall agreement governs the shared wall and roof.
  • Paired homes and twin homes. Builder names for a new half duplex. Same ownership as above, newer construction, HOA more common.

Financing a Duplex in Lakewood

An owner-occupied full duplex qualifies for FHA financing with 3.5 percent down and for conventional financing with 5 percent down, and lenders count a share of the second unit's rent as your income when you qualify. VA buyers finance a two-unit home with no money down. A half duplex finances like any single-family home. A Kenna agent connects you with a lender who writes two-unit loans every week, because the appraisal and the rent schedule are different from a house.

What to Check Before You Buy a Lakewood Duplex

  1. Separate meters. Two electric and two gas meters make renting the other side simple. One shared meter means a lease that splits the bill.
  2. The party-wall agreement. On a half duplex it decides who pays for the roof, the shared wall and the sewer line. Read it before you offer.
  3. Zoning and rental rules. Lakewood zoning sets whether both units rent long-term. Short-term rental rules are separate and stricter.
  4. Current leases and deposits. On a full duplex you inherit the tenant, the lease and the deposit. A Kenna agent gets the lease, the rent roll and the deposit ledger during your review period.
  5. Sound and systems. One furnace or two, one water heater or two, and how much you hear through the wall. The showing tells you; a Kenna agent asks the seller for the rest.

How to Buy a Duplex in Lakewood

  1. Get pre-approved for the right loan. Two-unit owner-occupied, or single-family for a half duplex. It changes the down payment and the rent that counts.
  2. Set the alert. Duplexes in Lakewood sell to the buyer who sees them first. A Kenna alert fires the hour a duplex lists.
  3. Tour both units. Tenant-occupied units need notice; a Kenna agent arranges it with the listing agent.
  4. Offer from the numbers. Sold duplexes in Lakewood in the last six months plus the real rent set the price. A Kenna agent runs both before you write.

Selling a Duplex in Lakewood?

Investors pay for rent, owner-occupants pay for the half they will live in, and the two groups value your property differently. A free Smart Pricing Report prices your Lakewood duplex both ways, with three prices and the time frame for each. Call or text 303-955-4220.

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Lakewood Duplex Questions

Is a duplex a good first home in Lakewood?

For a buyer who will live in one unit and rent the other, yes: the low-down-payment loans apply and the rent offsets the payment. For a buyer who wants no tenants, a half duplex gives the yard and the price of a townhome without the HOA.

Can I use the rent to qualify for the loan?

On an owner-occupied full duplex, yes. Lenders count a share of the second unit's rent, based on the appraiser's rent schedule or the existing lease. Your lender tells you the exact figure before you shop.

Does a half duplex in Lakewood have an HOA?

Some do and some do not. Older Lakewood duplexes run on a party-wall agreement with no dues; newer paired homes come with an HOA that maintains the exterior. The listing states which, and we confirm it.

Can I see a Lakewood duplex today?

Yes for a vacant unit or a half duplex. A tenant-occupied unit needs the notice the lease requires. Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers.

More for Lakewood Duplex Buyers

Kenna Real Estate Group at Keller Williams DTC · 6300 S Syracuse Way, Suite 150, Centennial · Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers, 7 days a week.

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Questions Buyers Ask About Duplexes in Lakewood, Answered

Can I buy a duplex in Lakewood with an FHA loan?

Yes, if you live in one unit. FHA allows 3.5 percent down on a duplex when it is your primary residence. Lenders count part of the other unit's rent as income, at 75 percent of market rent.

How does house hacking work?

You live in one side and rent the other. The rent covers most of the mortgage or all of it, which cuts your housing cost while you build equity.

What does the rent need to cover?

Principal, interest, taxes, insurance, repairs and vacancy. On a $350,000 duplex with 3.5 percent down, the payment at 6.75 percent runs about $2,200 a month before taxes and insurance. Rent of $2,300 covers it. We run the exact numbers on any duplex you pick.

What are a landlord's Colorado obligations?

Return the security deposit within 60 days or owe the tenant up to triple the deposit, keep the unit habitable and follow the notice rules for entry and termination.

How is a duplex different from a townhome?

A duplex is two units on one lot, with one deed in most cases. A townhome has its own lot and its own deed. Duplex owners share a structure.

Do I need a property manager?

Owner-occupants manage the other unit themselves. Investors who live elsewhere hire a manager who charges a percent of the rent.

Want a duplex tour in Lakewood? Call or text 303-955-4220. A live person answers. The Kenna Real Estate Group sets up a search for you the same day and sends new matches the hour they list.