Single-Family vs. Townhome at Lotis Wellington: How to Decide
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A lot of buyers walk into The Estates at Lotis Wellington assuming they already know whether they want a single-family home or a townhome, and then change their mind once they actually see both in person. Here's what the decision really comes down to.
Is a townhouse a single-family home?
Technically, no — and the distinction matters more than it might seem. A single-family home stands entirely on its own lot with no shared walls. A townhouse shares at least one wall with a neighboring unit, even though you typically own the structure and the land beneath it, not just the interior like a condo.
At Lotis Wellington, the Promenade Collection (Barcelona, Palma, Sydney, Vienna, Sorrento) is the single-family side, and the Townhomes Collection (Ivy, Ember) is the attached side.
The price gap is real, and it's the main driver
Homes have recently started around the low 900,000s for a single-family home at Lotis Wellington — call 561-704-0091 for today's exact numbers. That price gap buys you a private lot, more square footage, and no shared walls.
For a lot of buyers, that math alone settles the decision before anything else gets considered.
Square footage: bigger than the price gap suggests
The smallest single-family plan, the Barcelona, still runs about 2,016 sq ft — more than either townhome plan. The largest townhome, the Ember, tops out around 1,992 sq ft.
So even the entry-level single-family plan out-sizes the biggest townhome option, which is worth knowing if square footage matters more to you than the collection label.
What you give up with a townhome, and what you gain
A townhome trades private yard space and a detached structure for a lower price and less exterior maintenance. Lawn care, exterior upkeep, and some of the day-to-day maintenance burden of a standalone house typically shift to the homeowners association in a townhome community, which is part of why the ongoing cost of ownership can look different even beyond the purchase price.
If yard work isn't something you want to take on, that trade-off might be worth more to you than the extra square footage.
What you give up with single-family, and what you gain
A single-family home means more space, more privacy from neighbors, and a genuine yard — but also more of the home is your responsibility to maintain. Roof, exterior walls, and landscaping all fall to you rather than being partially handled through a shared association structure.
For buyers who want the extra room and don't mind the added upkeep, that's an easy trade to make.
Garage space differs more than people expect
Garage size is a real, practical difference across all seven plans. Every single-family plan comes with a 2-car garage. Between the two townhomes, only the Ember has a full 2-car garage — the Ivy has one bay.
If you own two vehicles and don't want street parking to be part of your daily routine, that's worth factoring in before you commit to the lower-priced Ivy.
Included features are identical either way
One thing that doesn't change based on which collection you choose: Lennar's Everything's Included program applies the same base features across every plan, single-family or townhome. Quartz countertops, impact-rated windows and doors, a tile roof, and stainless steel appliances come standard regardless of which side of the price gap you land on.
See the full features list and warranty for the complete breakdown.
A simple way to think about it
If you can answer "do I want a yard and don't mind maintaining it" with a clear yes or no, you've mostly answered the single-family versus townhome question already. From there, compare all 7 floor plans side by side within whichever collection you land on, or see the head-to-head Ivy vs. Ember comparison if you've already settled on townhome living.
What is a townhouse, in plain terms
If the terminology itself is still unclear, read our full explainer on what a townhouse actually is — it covers ownership structure, shared walls, and how a townhouse differs from a condo, which is a distinction plenty of buyers mix up.
The HOA structure differs between the two
Both the single-family and townhome sections of Lotis Wellington carry a homeowners association, but what that association covers can differ meaningfully between the two products. Townhome associations often take on more of the day-to-day exterior maintenance since the structures sit closer together and share more common area.
Ask specifically what's covered under each HOA structure when you call, since the answer shapes what you're actually responsible for maintaining yourself day to day.
A note on lifestyle, not just numbers
Beyond the spreadsheet math of price per square foot, it's worth being honest with yourself about how you actually want to spend your weekends. If yard work is something you enjoy, or if you specifically want space for a garden, a pool, or a play structure, that pulls firmly toward single-family.
If you'd rather spend Saturday mornings doing literally anything other than mowing a lawn, a townhome removes that decision from your life entirely. Neither answer is wrong — it's simply worth being honest about which one actually describes you, rather than the version of yourself you think you should be.
A final word on making the decision
There's no universally correct answer between single-family and townhome living — only the answer that's correct for your household, your budget, and how you actually want to spend your time outside of work. Walking both a single-family plan and a townhome plan back to back, on the same visit, remains the single best way to move from a spreadsheet comparison to a real decision.
Talking it through with someone who knows both products
Because National House Search covers builders and communities across South Florida rather than just one, we can walk through this decision with you honestly — including pointing you toward a different community entirely if that turns out to be the better fit for what you actually need. That's a genuinely different conversation than what you'd get calling the builder's own sales office directly.
Frequently asked questions
Is a townhouse considered a single-family home?
No — a townhouse shares at least one wall with a neighboring unit, while a single-family home stands entirely on its own.
How much cheaper are the townhomes at Lotis Wellington?
Townhomes have recently started around the low $600,000s versus the low $900,000s for single-family homes — call 561-704-0091 for current pricing.
Are the townhomes smaller than the single-family homes?
Yes — even the smallest single-family plan is larger than the largest townhome plan.
Do townhomes at Lotis Wellington have a yard?
Townhomes have less private outdoor space than the single-family plans, which each include a lanai and more yard area.
Do all the homes have the same included features?
Yes, Lennar's Everything's Included program applies the same standard features across every plan.
Which townhome plan has a 2-car garage?
Only the Ember. The Ivy has a 1-car garage.
Ready to walk through both in person? Compare Single-Family and Townhome at Lotis Wellington — Schedule a Visit or call 561-704-0091.
Pricing and square footage are approximate and change per home — verify current numbers before publishing or sharing with buyers.