Homes With a Double Car Garage
A double car garage is one of the most searched filters in Milton, and one of the most misrepresented features in listings. A garage described as a double may be wide enough for two cars on paper but not functional for two adults to open doors and move freely. If two cars in a garage is a genuine requirement for your household, the Flowers Team will make sure that the home actually delivers that.
What to expect
True double car garages are most common in detached homes, particularly in newer developments where wider lots allowed for a two-car layout. Some established neighbourhoods also have a strong supply of detached homes with double car garages.
Garage depth matters as much as width. A garage wide enough for two cars but too shallow to fit a full-size SUV or truck is a genuine functional issue. Standard garage depths in newer builds are typically 20 to 22 feet, but this varies.
Many Milton buyers also use garage space for storage, tools, or recreational equipment. A double car garage that doubles as storage for one vehicle is a different thing from a clean two-car setup. Visiting the home and evaluating the garage in person is essential.
Buyer Questions
What is considered a true double car garage?
A functional double car garage should comfortably fit two mid-size vehicles side by side with enough clearance to open the driver and passenger doors without difficulty. A minimum interior width of approximately 18 to 20 feet and a depth of at least 20 feet is a reasonable baseline for two average-sized vehicles. Wider and deeper is better if you own trucks or SUVs. The Flowers Team evaluates garage dimensions as part of the home visit, not just takes the listing description at face value.
Which neighbourhoods have the most homes with double car garages?
Newer developments tend to have a higher proportion of homes with double car garages because the lots were designed for it. Established neighbourhoods also have a good supply of double-garage detached homes, particularly the larger four-bedroom homes built in the late 1990s and 2000s. Other areas have older homes where single-car garages are more common.
Does a double car garage add value at resale?
Yes. A double car garage is consistently one of the top features buyers in Milton search for and pay a premium to have. At resale, it broadens the buyer pool meaningfully, particularly for families with two vehicles or buyers who need garage storage in addition to car parking. Homes without a garage, or with only a single-car garage, in neighbourhoods where double garages are the norm tend to sell at a relative discount. The Flowers Team factors garage configuration into pricing and staging strategy on every seller engagement.
