The 20 Hottest Home Features Right Now

Must-have home features are constantly evolving. After all, just a half century ago, shag carpeting in all hues – gold, orange, and purple – were all “in.” But what’s hot with home owners and buyers now?

Realtor.com® set out to find out, evaluating what must-have home features are hot right now by analyzing millions of listings at its site for the most commonly used phrases of home features.

The following 20 features were most often used in listings on realtor.com® in 2015:

1. Fireplace (gas fireplaces were the leading type of fireplace mentioned)
2. Wood floor
3. Carpet
4. Granite counter
5. Stainless steel appliances
6. Open floor plan
7. Walk-in closet
8. Formal dining room
9. Vaulted ceiling
10. Open kitchen
11. Tile floor
12. Covered patio
13. Finished basement
14. Breakfast bar
15. French doors
16. Chef’s kitchen
17. Crown molding
18. Central air
19. Separate shower
20. Garden tub

View more information about each of these “hottest” home features at realtor.com®.