Homes with an in-law suite

A second self-contained space changes what a house can do. It houses a parent without putting them in a bedroom down the hall, or it carries part of the mortgage, and in Durham it is one of the hardest things to search for — the big portals have no filter for it.

Every home here has a listing that describes a separate entrance, an in-law suite, or a basement apartment. What that means in practice varies enormously: some are registered second units with their own hydro meter, some are a finished basement with a side door. The difference matters if you are counting on the rent, and it is the first thing we check.

These are homes whose listing describes a separate entrance, in-law suite or basement apartment. That wording comes from the listing brokerage and is not a statement about whether the space is a legal second unit. Retrofit status, fire separation and zoning all have to be confirmed with the municipality before you count on rental income — ask us and we'll check before you write an offer.