Top 10 Home Features Georgia Buyers Want Most in 2025

If you’re thinking about selling your home in Georgia, it pays to know what today’s buyers are searching for.

Recent data from Redfin reveals which home features are driving attention, views, and higher sale prices across North Georgia.

Here’s what’s trending in 2025 — and how to use it to your advantage.

1. Community Pool

Homes in neighborhoods with community pools sold for above asking price (100.6% sale-to-list ratio). With Georgia’s warm weather, buyers love the lifestyle and low-maintenance perk of shared pools — especially in family-friendly suburbs like Alpharetta and Cumming.

2. Two Guest Bedrooms

Extra space is gold. Homes with two guest bedrooms attract remote workers and multigenerational families — and are selling fast, with a 100.4% sale-to-list ratio.

💡 Pro Tip: Market spare rooms as “flex spaces” — ideal for a home office or guest suite.

3. Blinds

A small detail with big impact. Move-in-ready homes with clean finishes like blinds sell quicker and signal care.

4. Media Room

Entertainment spaces are hot. A media or theater room adds luxury and lifestyle appeal — and homes featuring them average the highest listing prices on the list ($715K).

5. Plantation Shutters

A timeless Southern favorite. Plantation shutters combine charm and energy efficiency — still one of Georgia’s most-loved home accents.

6. Cul-de-Sac Location

Quiet, safe, and family-friendly — cul-de-sac homes remain highly desirable. These properties tend to attract multiple offers, especially from buyers with children or pets.

7. Fenced Yard

With just 1% of listings offering them, fenced yards are a rare and valuable feature for Georgia buyers seeking privacy and outdoor living space.

8. Fresh Interior Paint

Few upgrades deliver better ROI. Homes with fresh, neutral paint draw more online views (over 1.1K per listing) and feel move-in ready.

9. Guest Bedroom

Even a single guest bedroom adds versatility — whether it’s for visiting family or a hybrid work setup.

10. Crown Molding

Crown molding continues to charm buyers looking for that finished, polished touch — and homes featuring it outperform others in online visibility.

What It Means for Georgia Sellers

Today’s buyers are drawn to comfort, functionality, and Southern style. Small updates — a fresh coat of paint, clean window treatments, or highlighting your home’s flexible spaces — can make a big difference in both traffic and offers.

At New South Residential, we know what Georgia buyers want — because we work with them every day. From Alpharetta to Milton, our team can help you prepare, price, and position your home for success.

👉 Schedule a free home value consultation — no pressure, just expert guidance from your neighbors in real estate.

Quick Takeaways

• Homes with community pools and extra bedrooms sell above asking price.

• Fresh paint and move-in-ready details increase buyer interest online.

• Classic Georgia features like shutters and crown molding still stand out.