Toronto’s Little House: 312 Sq Ft Historic Home Just 7 Feet Wide

The Little House in Toronto, Canada is one of the narrowest homes in the world at just 7 feet wide by 47 feet long. Built in 1912, this 312 square foot house fits a full basement, living room, bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen into its slender footprint.

Street View of The Little House

The house is sandwiched between two normal-sized houses on a Toronto street, filling what was likely an unused gap between properties.

Design Details

• Location: Toronto, Canada
• Built: 1912
• Width: 7 feet
• Length: 47 feet
• Total Size: 312 square feet
• Levels: Main floor plus full basement
• Rooms: Living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
• Laundry: Stacked washer/dryer in kitchen
• Type: Infill construction between existing buildings

Lessons from Narrow House Design

• Extreme Narrow Lots Are Buildable: 7 feet is enough width for a functional home with careful planning
• Length Compensates for Width: Long, narrow floor plans create usable square footage on tight lots
• Basements Add Living Space: Going underground doubles capacity without increasing footprint
• Stacked Appliances Save Width: Vertical laundry configurations work in narrow kitchens
• Historic Infill Homes Have Value: Unique properties built in leftover spaces become architectural curiosities

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