The Junior 5

This is one of the most basic floor plans built in the Avenues. The majority of the basic Junior 5's were constructed during the 2nd World War and some were as well built in the late 40's. The average plan has slightly under 900 square feet, fireplaces are optional and most have over-tub showers. Note that the dining area is part of the kitchen area and is accessible from the living room. The "Jumbo" plans were mostly found after 1946 and have slightly larger rooms plus some are originally constructed with a third bedroom down off the entry hall. Entry is through the "English" entrance at street level. The basements would normally house 2 cars, tandem. Heating is either by a central floor furnace or full central gravity furnace. These homes are compact and efficient.

The Modified 5

The majority of the Modified 5 plans were built by the Standard Building Co. (Sunstream) between 1947 to about 1951. Other builders as well used the same floor plan and in some cases, extended the length a few feet, which increased the size of each room slightly. The average home has approximately 950 square feet. Entry is through the "English" entrance at street level, which in turn leads to the inside stairway. Many of these homes have an extra bedroom or den built on the ground floor and is accessible from either the garage or off the lower entry hall. Two cars tandem parking plush wash trays and laundry hook-up is found in the basement area. Most plans do not have 220 wiring. These homes are compact and in general well laid out with central gravity heating.

Tunnel Entrance Full Plan

The Tunnel Entrance Full 5 or 6 were originally built by Henry Doelger in the very late 30's and early 40's. Compact but spacious, these homes were copied by many builders throughout the city. Many still have the original pullman built-in dinette. In the late 40's, a full 6 plan was constructed with all three bedrooms off the hall. Some as well had sunrooms off the two rear bedrooms, and a den or social down easily reached by the inside back stairs. Central gravity heating, full tile baths with separate stall showers, 2-car tandem parking are just a few of the features built into these city homes.

Outside Center Stair Full 5

Mostly constructed in the late 20's or early 30's, these full 5s are quite spacious with good-sized rooms plus separate breakfast room overlooking the street. Unlike the Center Patio Plan, the side patio added light to the dining room only. Features full tiled bath; many with very colorful tiles. Some are built with original sunrooms and even social rooms down. 2-car tandem garage, full central gravity heating. The majority of these plans are built in the Parkside, Cayuga, Miraloma and Richmond District.

Center Patio Full 5 with Sunroom

This plan is by far one of the most desirable built in the Avenues. Construction mostly in the 30's and very early 40's (pre-war). They vary in length depending on the contractor, from 50 to a maximum of 65 feet. Some are constructed with original sunroom and large social hall with wet bar and even a fireplace down. The expanded plans have separate breakfast rooms plus many custom features. The open center patio, although not large, has entry from the hall, dining room and breakfast room as well. These Center Patios enhance the complete interior by allowing natural light to enter all adjacent rooms. Ideal for family with small children allowing an open air play pen. Referred to by many as the Cadillac of Avenue homes!

The Barrel Front Full 5

Different builders built these spacious homes in the 20's and 30's. Some have an inside back stairway, thus eliminating the outside stairs to the garage and yard. This area was, in some cases, replaced with a side patio. These older homes have much charm with natural gum wood woodwork in the living/dining and hallway. Bathrooms are split with separate toilets. Central gravity heat and large basements made way for additional area for expansion below.