No, 7,000 square foot houses are not common in Canada. While larger homes are built, the average size for a newly constructed single-family detached home in Canada is around 2,200 square feet. Homes exceeding 5,000 square feet are generally considered mansions.
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The average size of a newly constructed single-family home in Canada is around 2,200 square feet, with the average for all property types being closer to 2,501 square feet.
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Homes considered mansions typically start at 5,000 square feet, and some consider them to be mansions if they exceed 8,000 square feet.
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In Canada, larger homes are built, but the average size is smaller compared to the US. A 7,000 square foot house would be considered quite large and would fall into the "mansion" category.
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In 1970, a 1,200 square foot house was considered normal, and 1,600 was seen as extravagant. Today, house sizes have increased significantly, with the average now around 2,200 square feet
