10 Popular Yard Features That Sell Boca Homes Faster
Our ongoing dive into national big data continues as we discover the top 10 most popular exterior and yard features found in recently sold homes. Using as simple methodology, today's list will distill what home buyers are seeking when they make major decisions, and how this data may pertain to the exterior features found in Boca Raton homes and the surrounding area. For existing homeowners, these value additions may inspire you to take on your next big outdoor project. Learn more and see what the nation's home buyers appreciate about your yard!
Artificial turf is increasingly popular in Boca Raton homes . It provides a variety of benefits to local homeowners, including by not limited to: reduced maintenance, lower water and pesticide usage, and dependable beauty. Though covering entire lawns in turf is a bit excessive, and exceedingly rare, trimming areas of the yard, especially areas that host outdoor recreation like grilling, dining, and lounging (hammock, anyone?).
A shed can be anything from a separate storage for big tools and supplies to a small studio or even a lounging area, as shown above. Regardless of what type and purpose of shed is offered in a Boca Raton home listing, the universally accepted value is clear: added space, storage, and potential. Sheds are like the mother-in-law suite for your tools, supplies, and extras. In the wake of Hurricane Milton, it's clear that these small outbuildings (if they can be called buildings at all) are perfect for storing supplies in preparation for a big storm.
Pergolas have been mentioned up and down our various local real estate blogs, and are a beloved outdoor feature for Boca Raton homeowners. These slatted canopy structures offer some shade, and some style, providing a popular means to enjoy outdoor activity without blotting out the sun. They are easy to source, and can even be built by handy homeowners with a little know-how.
The ever-popular Edison lights have permeated the classy backyards of Boca Raton homeowners. They often drape over pools and canopies offering a moody, warm light in those classic drooped bulbs. However, the inventiveness of exterior decor is hardly limited to Edison lights. Underwater pool lighting, solar-powered pathway lights, and celestial gardening are additional means to accent the exterior beauty of your home while the sun is down.
An Accessory Dwelling is also known as an ADU or "Mother-In-Law Suite" is a clear added value, though for some home buyers, may be seen as an unnecessary addition that drives up the cost of the property. For anyone with a larger family, grandparents living at home, or the desire to rent for income, an accessory dwelling is a welcome value to a potential property purchase.
A patio or lanai area, especially with screen enclosures or a glassed-in Florida room, is one way for homeowners to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South Florida sunrise and sunset without entreating mosquitos to a free meal. Open-air patios are also immensely valuable, showing the potential to add outdoor furniture, a cooking space, and comfort features like firepits and above-ground hot tubs.
Solar panels are like a visible rebate, where buyers will know they are bound to reduce power expenses as soon as they move into the home. As the average citizen becomes more green-conscious and takes steps to improve their impact on the planet, solar panels have found their way into the discussion, taking full advantage of available rebates and the namesake of our state: sunshine.
Water features are commonplace in more feng shui-conscious backyards. These include gentle waterfalls, tranquil fountains, ponds, and more. Water features also extend to in-ground swimming pools, where fountains, decorative waterfalls, and LED systems beautify the water after dark.
Not everyone wants to pay for the maintenance and liability of a swimming pool, but it is still among the most popular features for potential Boca Raton homeowners. Like our next entry, swimming pools are a multipurpose recreational outlet for various activities, from vigorous exercise to respite on a hot summer day. Swimming pools are an extension of the lifestyle promised by Boca Raton, offering a slice of aquatic paradise in your own backyard.
Much like the swimming pool, outdoor kitchens are an absolute blast to enjoy, whether grilling poolside on a hot summer day, or soaking up the good vibes on a breezy football Sunday . Outdoor kitchens move the food and dining, something often reserved for the center of the home, to one of the most exciting portions of the home - enjoying the nearly year-round sunny weather with food and friends. Their popularity, like the swimming pool, lends to the imagination of home buyers, who see days ahead spent around the pool under the sun with their favorite foods and closest friends.
Methodology: Calculated the median days from listing to sold across 112,456 Zillow home listings that include one or more of these features
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