Spotted on Zillow: 6 Home Features Set to Be Hot in 2024

We know we’re biased, but there are few things we love more than finding home design marvels on Zillow (and we’re not alone). Sure, not every home can claim a moat or a ’50s style diner as an amenity, but we have noticed a number of features arguably just as cool (if not more practical) that have been rising in popularity. 

Our research team analyzed more than 300 design styles and home feature keywords mentioned in for-sale listing descriptions, then identified which of them were showing up far more frequently compared to a year ago. Combined with expert analysis, Zillow picked six big trends we’re expecting you’ll see a lot more of in 2024, and we rounded up some of our favorite listings that show them off. 

Coming in at number 4 on the list were Pickleball Courts.

Pickleball courts

Pickleball was undoubtedly the unofficial sport of the year in 2023, so it’s no surprise that 2024 will be a year filled with pickleball hype too. With the rise in the sport’s popularity, potential homeowners are looking for pickleball courts as an amenity in neighborhoods or in home listings. In New York City alone, StreetEasy saw a 100% increase in the share of for-sale listings that highlight a home’s proximity to a public or private pickleball court. Across the country, pickleball mentions on Zillow are up 64% compared to last year.

This condo in New York City’s Upper West Side lists pickleball courts among its numerous outdoor amenities, including basketball and a park with picnic tables. 

You don’t have to go far to play pickleball if you live in this home in Brentwood, Tennessee. While many listings that mention pickleball are referring to a nearby park or recreation center, this court is set up firmly in the driveway.