Explore the most popular home features of Summer, 2026 in the U.S. according to home listing data on Redfin.com. Get inspired by the home features buyers want most, and the home upgrades homeowners can make to improve resale value.
When a home is entered into a multiple listing service (MLS), a listing agent provides a description about the house and its surroundings. For example, they may say, “this home has a beautiful wrap-around porch” or “enjoy the mountain views from your living room.”
Using machine learning and our database of homes, Redfin’s Home Trends parses millions of these descriptions and identifies homes with one of over 1,500 different features and characteristics. Then, we look at which features are seen most frequently, whether they are associated with homes that sold above list price or not, and whether they are trending upward or downward over the last five years.
| Feature | % of Homes for Sale | Sale-to-list ratio | Median home listing price | Avg views per home listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Finished Basement | 2.1% | 100.6% | $485,000 | 659 |
| 2Hardwood Floors | 3.5% | 100.5% | $534,999 | 817 |
| 3Range Oven | 1.0% | 100.3% | $519,000 | 831 |
| 4New Kitchen | 2.6% | 100.3% | $419,000 | 877 |
| 5Wood Burning Fireplace | 1.0% | 100.1% | $480,000 | 719 |
| 6Recessed Lighting | 1.9% | 100.1% | $570,000 | 876 |
| 7Rec Room | 2.1% | 100.0% | $560,000 | 767 |
| 8Center Island | 1.7% | 100.0% | $525,000 | 556 |
| 9Fenced Yard | 1.0% | 100.0% | $410,900 | 698 |
| 10Formal Dining Room | 3.0% | 99.9% | $575,000 | 780 |
Interested in what home features add value? Make your investments count! If you want to upgrade your flooring, refresh your interior, or just need some ideas for improving your home’s value, select a category and a feature to see how its popularity and value have changed over time.
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