A raised ranch is a very popular style of home. It is a ranch home that has been built on top of a raised foundation. This style of building became popular because it was a lower cost way to expand the living space within a home. Typically, when you enter the home there is a set of stairs that lead to the top level and one to the bottom. The main living area is the top floor while the raised foundation is often finished to create playrooms, offices, or storage space. Garages are often integrated.
Raised ranches are different than a split level home; split level homes usually have three or more levels while a raised ranch only has two.