No matter where you live, you’ll likely encounter a wide variety of architectural house styles just by driving through your neighborhood. From extravagant to quaint, homes across the U.S. hold their own unique beauty and characteristics, just like the people who inhabit them.
So, what are the most popular home styles in the U.S.? Whether you’re looking at homes for sale in Portland, OR, searching for a rental house in Atlanta, or you just enjoy browsing homes on your favorite real estate app, read on. Redfin breaks down 15 popular house styles in the United States right now, including insights from Redfin Premier agents on the most popular ones.
What are some of the most popular house styles?
1. Modern-style houses
Emerging in the 1920s to embrace minimalism and reject the more ornate house styles, modern house styles typically include progressive elements such as asymmetrical exteriors, flat roofs, and integrated outdoor spaces. Many modern interiors also feature minimal molding and trim, neutral color palettes, and metal accents.
In a recent Redfin survey, Redfin Premier Agents were asked what top home styles are most coveted by homebuyers. 65% of agents surveyed named modern-style homes as one of the top three most desired styles.
2. Ranch-style houses
Dating back to 1932, the ranch-style home grew in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s, and is still popular today. The iconic ranch architecture features a simple, single-story floor plan, low-to-the-ground look, often with an open layout and occasional basement. This style of house typically has a smaller yard, attached garage, and a low-pitched roof. The ranch-style home typically features large windows and sliding glass doors, encouraging an indoor-outdoor living style. A ranch can also be called a ‘rambler,’ depending on which region in the country you live in and local terminology.
Looking locally, ranch-style houses currently have the highest sale-to-list ratio in a handful of…