The Top 3 House Styles with Maximum Resale Value in America (+ Some of the Hottest Listings on the Market Right Now)!
This is the one time where you can totally judge a book by its cover…
Okay. I’ve always had a thing for houses and interior design and aesthetics and really, just HGTV. And because I’ve logged many an hour (try thousands) on House Hunters (and International too!), I‘m just the right person to let you know that — curb appeal is REAL. But you probably already knew that too.
So anywho. This is the one time where you can totally judge a book by its cover because the more attractive the exterior… the higher the asking price. In fact, an exterior renovation like a new roof or garage can even add up to $8000 in equity value or a 95% ROI on average.
Enough chit-chat. Let’s jump right in and check out the Top 3 architectural home styles in the good ol’ USA RIGHT NOW that offer the best “bang for your buck” (and that’s pure resale value, baby).
I’ll also throw in a couple of hot listings currently on the market in various cities around the country — so you’re getting house hunting tips and research you don’t even have to do?!?! What a steal!
#1 | Cape Cod
This famous style gets its name from the cold New England region it originates from. Designed to keep the cold out, Cape Cod homes are classic beacons of American residential architecture whose quality continues to stand the test of time.
Where to find: Most popular in the East Coast and Southeast USA.
People to know: Royal Barry Willis, Olson Lewis Architects
Avg Home Price: As of Nov 2021, the median price for a Cape Cod-style listing in metropolitan Atlanta is $545,000.
| Hot Cape Cod-style Listings |
#2 | Ranch
These single-story beauties have definitely evolved from the rustic days of yesteryear. With well-planned, modern interiors and the potential for a lifetime of multi-generational livability … ranch-style homes are certainly built for the long haul!
Where to find: Not only proliferate in the south and midwest regions, Ranch homes have become synonymous with single-story homes everywhere.
People to know: Cliff May, Jennifer Ciulla Group
Avg Home Price: As of October 2021, the avg Ranch-style home price in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metropolitan area was listed for $389,990.
| Hot Ranch-style Listings |
#3 | Contemporary
Running the gamut from ultra-modern, to traditional-esque, to “no rules apply”, contemporary homes offer something for everyone (and usually an open floor plan too!)
Where to find: Anywhere and everywhere.
People to know: Aidlin Darling Design, Nick Noyes Architecture
Avg Home Price: As of October 2021, in the Northern California Napa Valley region, contemporary homes were listed at a median price of $850,000.
Umm yeah…so California is expensive y’all.
| Hot Contemporary-style Listings |
Hopefully, the above facts and listings can help you along the way in your own house hunting or resale journey. For even more real estate tips and tricks, check out some amazing content from the great folks over at Clever Real Estate and Zillow Porchlight now!
— Britt Stewart (she/her) is a West Coast-based Content Writer + Designer who possesses an uncharacteristic joy for real estate and interior design. Check out some of her other work at bstewartux.design.
