Too many homes on the market offer the same amenities. Though many are perfectly livable and are attractive options, they lack uniquely special features.

If you desire to make your property standout, it’s imperative to offer something buyers can’t find anywhere else. That said consider installing these unique home features — all of them will boost resale value with their usefulness and exclusivity!

6 Unique Features to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value

  1. Green Roof
  2. Pool or Other Water Feature
  3. Fitness Area
  4. Built-In Sound System
  5. Home Theater
  6. Home Office

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1. Green Roof

Green roofs are most common on commercial properties, but there’s no reason your home can’t experience similar benefits, as laid out by the EPA.

What’s a Green Roof?

A residential green roof is an innovative roofing system that incorporates vegetation and a growing medium on top of a conventional roof structure. This eco-friendly design not only transforms rooftops into lush green spaces but also offers numerous environmental, economic, and aesthetic benefits.

Green roof being installed on a detached ADU

A green roof being installed on a detached ADU

These living rooftops offer better insulation, reduce energy costs, and help with stormwater management. Plus, they can transform a plain roof into an aesthetically pleasing outdoor space, which is a real hangout spot and conversation starter.

 

2. Pool or Other Water Feature

Adding a pool, or other water feature, is a surefire way to elevate any backyard. Pools, fountains, or koi ponds increase an outdoor space’s aesthetics and can keep people cool when it’s hot.

Small backyard swimming pool with landscaped retaining wall

Small backyard swimming pool with landscaped retaining wall

However, keep in mind that these features work best in regions where warm weather dominates — fewer buyers will be enthusiastic about maintaining a pool buried under snow. Though, if a pool isn’t practical, a simpler water feature, such as a small bubbling fountain, can still do the job of attracting attention from potential buyers.

backyard fountain water feature

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3. Fitness Area

A dedicated fitness area is a valuable feature that would attract the interest of a wide-range of prospective buyers.

Home CrossFit gym with dumbbells

Home CrossFit gym with dumbbells

After all, who wouldn’t want the convenience of not having gym membership fees, as well as eliminating transportation costs and travel time? Making physical exercise as convenient as possible improves consistency, which is key to making positive, long-lasting health gains.

Convert your garage, basement, or spare room into a fitness retreat complete with rubber flooring, mirrors, and equipment.

Adjustable pergola blades to cover an outdoor fitness area

Adjustable pergola blades to cover an outdoor fitness area

Keep in mind that this feature doesn’t have to be indoors. You can design a backyard exercise space that will also boost the appeal of your home’s outdoor area!

 

4. Built-In Sound System

Entertainment enthusiasts will be impressed by a built-in sound system that adds sophistication and practicality to any home.

Built-in sound system speaker

A professional audio setup embedded in walls and ceilings fosters immersive experiences and is ideal for potential buyers who love to entertain at home. This feature can also add a modern, tech-savvy vibe to your home, giving you a great edge in today’s market.

 

5. Home Theater

Speaking of entertainment, a home theater is quintessential for buyers who love movie nights — and who doesn’t? You don’t need an overly spacious mansion to create one. All that is necessary is a soundproofed room, dimmable lighting, a projector, and comfortable seating.

Home theater next to a wine cellar tasting room

Home theater with an adjacent a wine cellar and tasting room

Just be mindful of your home’s architectural integrity, as removing key features during renovation is a remodeling mistake that can decrease your home’s value — that’s the opposite of what we’re after. This feature appeals to families and entertainment lovers alike, giving any property a competitive advantage.

If you are considering converting a small room into a theater, be sure to consider investing in an ultra-short throw (UST) projector, such as the LG CineBeam S. Announced at CES 2025, the CineBeam S is touted as LG’s smallest 4K UST projector, with a highly compact and lightweight design that allows for exceptional portability and flexibility in placement.

 

6. Home Office

Remote work is now the norm, so it’s very likely that a good portion of potential buyers will be looking for a suitable home office.

Stylish home office with desk

Convert an unused room into a productive workspace with built-in desks, shelving, and good lighting. This is an easy project that many home seekers are sure to appreciate.

Investing in these unique home features is a smart move to boost resale value and stay ahead of market trends. Not only do these additions make your property more appealing, but they also show a commitment to quality and thoughtful design. Start planning today, and you’ll be grateful when the time comes to sell.

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Additional Tips: When Listing Your Property

When it comes time to list your home, keep in mind these two valuable tactics that can help you demonstrate the versatility of your home:

 

Transformable Design

Transformable Design is the ability to convert a given space seamlessly from one primary function (e.g. gathering room) to another (e.g. home theater), which is a critical method of overcoming space limitations.

Incorporating transformable furniture and fixtures, such as hideaway beds, workstation coffee tables, or hidden doors, is another convenient way to increase the functionality of a given room or space.

To become more familiar with the potential of transformable design, read our perspectives on the media room and primary garage in the one-story 2024 New American Home.

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Virtual Staging

Virtual Staging — digitally altered photos of your home’s real estate listing photos — is another convenient, cost-effective and visually persuasive way to showcase the versatility of a home.

For example, if your home has a dedicated home office, you could create a corresponding virtually staged photos of the same room as a fitness area or a home theater. Always be sure to label any virtually staged photo as such, so that there is no confusion on what is the current state of the given home.

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