Small Lot Development: Turning a 6,900 sq ft Lot into a 3-Unit Triplex

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Welcome back to our Middle Housing Development series! In today’s episode, we’re touring a recently completed triplex project in Houston, Texas. This unique development features a mix of two-bedroom and three-bedroom units designed for maximum versatility and cash flow. Whether you are looking to house hack or build a high-performing rental portfolio, this project demonstrates how to maximize a 6,900 sq ft lot in an urban, walkable community. In This Video, We Cover: Site Layout: How we fit a front townhouse and a rear duplex on a single lot. Development Challenges: Dealing with 10-foot building lines (CenterPoint power poles) and unexpected site ditches. Design Secrets: Why we use 10-foot ceilings and large windows to make smaller footprints feel massive. The Numbers: A breakdown of the $6,000+/mo potential rental income and the $710k appraisal story. Urban Living: The importance of pedestrian access and building near parks and transit. Project Specs: Lot Size: 6,900 sq ft Unit A (Front): 2 Bed / 2 Bath Townhouse (~980 sq ft) Unit B & C (Rear): 3 Bed / 2.5 Bath Duplexes (~1,250 sq ft each) Parking: 5 dedicated spaces (regulated and tucked between buildings) Location: Houston, TX (Inner City) Work With Us: Do you have a lot and want to build a triplex, fourplex, or a 5-8 unit project? We’d love to help you make Houston a more walkable city. 🔗 Visit our website: MiddleHousingDesign.com Support the Channel: If you found this tour helpful, please: ✅ Subscribe for more middle housing development tours. 💬 Comment below with your questions about the numbers or the build process. 👍 Like the video to help us grow! #RealEstateDevelopment #HouseHacking #MiddleHousing #HoustonRealEstate #TriplexTour #UrbanDevelopment #passiveincome 0:00 Welcome to the Middle Housing Series 0:13 Project Overview: Front Townhouse & Rear Duplex 0:28 Site Layout & 6,900 Sq Ft Lot Details 0:42 The Power Pole Challenge: Setbacks & Building Lines 1:04 Pedestrian Access & Creating Walkable Communities 1:47 Location Highlights: Parks, Trails, & Schools 2:05 Driveway & Parking Requirements 2:23 The Hidden Ditch: Adapting the Site Plan 2:43 Parking Breakdown 3:14 Inside the 2-Bedroom Townhouse (Front Unit) 3:52 Second Floor Tour: Views & Natural Light 4:31 Why We Use 10-Foot Ceilings 5:02 Inside the 3-Bedroom Duplex (Rear Unit) 5:40 Developing in the Inner City: Houston, TX 6:22 Future Growth: 100-Acre Parks & Mass Transit 6:50 House Hacking Strategy: Rental Income Breakdown 7:42 The Numbers: Listing Price vs. Appraisal Challenges 8:47 Final Appraisal Results & Buyer Value 8:56 How to Work With Us (Middle Housing Design)