10 Home Features That Are Boosting Prices — and 1 That’s Costing Sellers

The right features in your home and backyard can help sell your home for $10,000 more than it otherwise would fetch.

That is the underlying message of recent research from real estate website Zillow. It reveals that homeowners with listings touting “all the bells and whistles” in a backyard sell their homes for more money than sellers who can’t brag about such features.

In all, there are 10 appliances and other home features that help garner a notably higher sales price in today’s market, and a majority of them are outdoor features. There also is one mistake that might cost sellers.

Here are a few appliances and other features that can drive your sale price higher and one that could scare away potential buyers.

9. Outdoor kitchen (tie)

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 1.7% more than expected

Outdoor kitchens are popular with homeowners who love to entertain or who simply cannot get enough of being outside when the weather is nice.

9. Quartz (tie)

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 1.7% more than expected

Quartz also is an in-demand material for kitchen countertops. It is nonporous and resists staining better than many other surfaces.

8. Pizza oven

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 1.9% more than expected

It’s not every home that features a built-in pizza oven. So, listings that offer this feature can stand out from the pack.

7. A ‘she shed’

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 2% more than expected

A “she shed” is often viewed as a woman’s equivalent of a “man cave.” These standalone structures typically are built for a backyard, for gardening, crafting or office space.

6. Bluestone patio

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 2.3% more than expected

Not only is a bluestone patio durable, but it also gives off a natural vibe that homeowners love.

5. Beverage center

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 2.4% more than expected

A beverage center offers a fancy way to store drinks so they are readily accessible to guests or your family.

4. Outdoor shower

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 2.6% more than expected

For those who have a pool or hot tub, an outdoor shower offers the perfect way to get clean without dripping water throughout your house.

3. Matte black

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 2.9% more than expected

Matte black‘s popularity in kitchens and other areas is due to the fact that the color helps add texture to a space and works well with many other colors.

2. Soapstone

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 3% more than expected

Soapstone has a long history in construction projects and has become a popular surface for countertops. It conducts heat well and withstands harsh conditions.

1. Outdoor TV

Home listings with this feature typically sell for: 3.1% more than expected

On a beautiful evening, what could be better than inviting friends over to watch the big game or your favorite show on an outdoor TV?

Features that hurt prices

Some features can actually hurt the sale price of a home. That is particularly true of anything that suggests a home is dated.

For example, laminate and tile countertops can drop a home’s selling price by at least 1%, according to Zillow.