What is a condo? What is a townhouse?
Condo | Townhouse | |
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Structure | A home that is part of a larger structure, similar to an apartment building | A home that shares adjoining walls with a row of similar homes |
Ownership | Resident only owns the interior | Resident owns the interior plus the yard on which it is situated |
Legal Status | Governed by specific statutes varying per state | Laws like those applicable to single family homes |
Interior | Typically one-level, may be on any floor | Starts on ground-level, may be multi-storied |
Ref: http://blog.nothnagle.com/2014/01/22/condo-vs-townhouse/