In the Market for a Home? Here Are 5 of the Most Valuable Homes by Style
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Buyers looking to secure a home in 2025 might want to think about the style they’re interested in first. The style can have a big impact on the final home price. Being open to multiple styles might mean a better deal on a home.
NoTriangle Studio recently did a study on what styles of home buyers spend the most on. Here are the most valuable types of homes based on the architectural style.
Transitional
The top and most expensive pick for eight different states was the transitional style. The states that paid the most for this style were Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee and Washington. The average price of a transitional style house is $1,734,315 across these states.
Transitional style homes are known for seamlessly blending modern touches with traditional elements. This might be why this style is so valuable: it has a little bit for everybody. These types of homes usually feature light and neutral color palettes for their exterior with dark-colored trims and roofing. Buyers will also see oversized windows, sliding doors and dark frames. On the inside, transitional homes typically have an open concept with modern fixtures.
French Provincial
French provincial style actually tied with transitional, being the most expensive top pick in eight states as well: Arkansas, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. The average price for a French provincial house in these states totals $1,483,821.
When buyers check out a French provincial home, they will see traditional features like brick or stone facades, double chimneys and high-arched windows. The interior tends to be more rustic, with a color palette of creams, whites, browns, greens, blues and grays.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean homes were the most popular pricey pick in seven states: Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina and Texas. The average price of a Mediterranean house in these states is $1,303,127.
Mediterranean homes reflect the region they’re named for, with terracotta tiled roofs, white painted brick and carved doors. The insides of these homes will have patterned tiles and high wood ceilings.
Neoclassical
Next on the list is the neoclassical style, in which six states paid the most for one: California, Florida, Maryland, New York, Ohio and South Carolina. A neoclassical house costs $2,118,346 on average in these states. The larger cost could be attributed to the fact that California is on this list, which has the most expensive homes in the nation.
These are homes with elegant columns and very intricate details inside and out. Roofs tend to be domed, flat, or gabled. Inside a neoclassical home, buyers will see parquet or marble floors and many details around frames and windows.
Tuscan
Tuscan homes took the cake in three states: Connecticut, Kansas and Kentucky. Buyers will know a Tuscan home by its stone or stucco siding and elegant arched doorways. A Tuscan home will have many earth tones inside and outside. The interior will usually feature terracotta tiles, stones with mosaic inlays and weathered wood.
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