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50 Real Estate Listings From People Who Clearly Didn’t Design Their House To Resell
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, or so the saying goes, which is all fun and games until it comes to a “serious” purchase, like real estate. Then someone’s "creative" décor becomes a multi-thousand-dollar chore to make into something presentable. However, seeing just what some people with a budget and a dream made for their own homes is still pretty entertaining.
So we've gathered real estate listings that are strange, unique, bizarre or just downright creative for you to enjoy and be confused by. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section down below.
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#1
Beat The Desert Heat With A Whole House Awning
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#2
$250k For A 1.22 Acre Private Island! ........1.21..............1.20..........buy Quick!
#3
It Gets More And More Obvious
People have varied or even unusual home design choices for a myriad of reasons, often very close to identity, taste, or simply a desire to make the house their own. A home is one of the only areas where people are free to be as expressive as they can with no limits, and that expression can lead to bold decisions: theme rooms, strange color schemes, unusual materials, or even architectural changes that benefit only the person who lives there.
Whether it's a jungle bathroom, a medieval banquet hall dining room, or a staircase bookshelf-climbing wall, these choices reflect creativity, sentimentalism, and sometimes even a sense of playfulness or rebellion against plain conformity.
#4
We Get It, Your Home Is Your Castle But Don’t Take That Thought To The Extreme Like This Home
#5
Pet Friendly, Very Pet Friendly
#6
Never Could Have Expected This
For other homeowners, nonconformist design choices are a way of escaping the cookie-cutter appearance of mass-produced houses. In an era when so many of the suburban complexes look so much alike, the need to stand out and individualize a house can become overwhelming.
#7
Impenetrable, Completely Sealed 1942 Bunker
#8
Any Witches In Need Of A House?
Kim Kermes 5 months ago
Have to see the inside, and it needs a nicer fence, otherwise I like it
#9
This Was Exhausting To Go Through
liam newton-harding 5 months ago
Hi, I’d like to order some glass cleaner…How much do you need…All of it…
For others, there will be inspiration through nostalgia, cultural preference, or hobby,such as converting a garage into a home brewery or setting up a shrine room according to their faith. In other cases, one-of-a-kind features result from amateur fiddling that has gone awry or penny-pinching by trying to manage on unconventional materials or methods.
#10
This House Is The Perfect Example Of The Phrase Money Does Not Buy Taste
#11
$749,900? Nice What's Wrong Wi... Oh. 100% Haunted
#12
If You Smeeelllllllll... What The House Is Cookin?!
Though these choices may bring more joy to the homeowner, they can become a significant hindrance to selling. Real estate is a more rule-bound business than taste: individuals purchase homes that they can live in, think about living in, and which will be pleasing to a broad audience. A house filled with strong personal marks,say, a black-and-red painted kitchen with gothic chandeliers, or walls covered in artificial grass,is difficult for purchasers to see past. The more unusual or offbeat the design, the fewer pool of customers will be there to embrace or overlook it.
#13
When The Sports Fan Bags A Goth Partner And They Compromise
#14
House On A Commercial Building
#15
I Mean, It's Fine. I Just Wish The Sunroom Was A Bit Bigger
These unique flourishes can also trigger alarm bells in buyers' brains about the quality of the renovations. Nonstandard changes, like idiosyncratically placed walls, custom furniture incorporated into the residence, or bizarre plumbing arrangements, can cause buyers to question building codes, permits, or how much it will cost to return the house to a more standard form. Even if the house is well-constructed, purchasers will automatically deduct thousands from their offer, knowing they'll need to "fix" what the former owner saw as an upgrade.
#16
Who Doesn't Want A Pool Of Blood In The Backyard?
#17
Strange House For Sale In Utah
Carl Roberts 5 months ago
These few pics don't do this justice. It's partially inspired by Frontierland (at Disneyland), and has a replica of the Tiki Room. The tunnel seen above connects the main house to the barn. Seriously, click the Zillow link, it's pretty stunning, actually. It's also $20 Million
#18
You’ll Be In For A Surprise
From a valuation perspective, quirky designs lower the resale value of a house. Homes that sit on the market because of unusual characteristics end up selling for less than market value, especially when individuals employ the novelty as a negotiating chip. Sellers may even need to invest in making their home neutral, repainting, removing decor, or even fully renovating, just to put it into a saleable state. Realtors normally recommend depersonalizing a home prior to listing it for sale for exactly this reason: it lets future buyers envision their own lives within the home.
#19
Underground Bunker For Sale In Washington
Joe Reaves 5 months ago
*gestures at everything since 2020* I'm just saying, this might not be the worst idea right now.
#20
Matriochka House
#21
Huge Black Box Of Horrors
Individuality is not always a negative. In some markets, notably ones with artistic or historic charm, a quirky feature, like a hidden room, an old-fashioned fireplace, or an artistically designed shower, can be a bonus selling point. If a home's quirks are functional, well executed, and in keeping with the neighborhood's character, they can even stimulate more buyer interest. The difference lies in execution, context, and how well the uniqueness blends with the rest of the home.
#22
Conversation Pit... & Bed Pit
#23
This Room Tells Me That Despite What People Say My Own Decor Choices Are If Anything Too Conservative
#24
Open Concept Gone Too Far
At some point, homeowners should be allowed to personalize their homes, that's half the fun of home ownership. But if resale value matters down the line, think about how the next homeowners will perceive those choices. Taste is personal, but marketability isn't, and what pleases today might require an add-on of beige tomorrow.
#25
I Did Not Expect That
#26
Ever Wanted A House That's Absolutely Haunted By Victorian Spirits? Man, Do I Got The House For You
Joe Reaves 5 months ago
If you had the budget to do the renovation, then it could be fantastic.
#27
Let's Just Stick This Boulder In The Middle Of The Hallway
#28
Just Your Average Castle Down The Street
#29
Meet The Jetsons
#30
Shoe-Be-Do-Be Do
#31
This House Is Called Chrismark Castle Because It’s Owned By….a Guy Named Chris Mark, Heir To The Fortune Of Chicago Steel Tycoon Clayton Mark Sr
Panda McPandaface 5 months ago
If it were in Germany everyone would say it's beautiful. Conspicuous consumption? Absolutely, but all impressive buildings are one way or another. I can't help but like it.
#33
Free Stovin'
#34
I Don’t Think I Would Ever Run Out Of Cabinet Space, That’s For Sure
#35
My Mom Called It Kermit The Condo
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
This is doable since it's wallpaper and carpet. Some of the others look to be 'decor' that you'd have to bulldoze to remove.
#36
I Don't Know What Is Going On Here, But It's 500k
#37
A House That Screams, "We Have So Much Money That We Literally Have No Idea What To Do With All Of Our Money". Are Those Emmy Awards In The Bathroom?
#38
Home With A Personality
#39
The Best Way To Describe Is Unique
Dog Mom to Zoe 5 months ago
I've been in this house. It's located in Hillsborough, California. A VERY wealthy part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is actually nicknamed the Flintstone house. It can be seen off of the 280 freeway. It's just as ugly on the inside as it is on the outside. The rooms are very small for what looks to be a larger home. The tub and shower are made of stone; yup even the inside of the tub. The 'kids' rooms are really small with the bed being on top of the closet where you need a ladder to get into. Now again, this was 40 years ago so maybe they changed it but all in all, it's really an ugly house.
#40
When You Really Like Sheet Metal
#41
A Cool Natural Look
Sara Frazer 4 months ago
Imagine stumbling into the kitchen for a late night snackie and walking into a whole tree
#42
An Apartment In London That Has No Front Door. Just A Set Of Stairs Leading Up To A Window
#43
Why Agents Don't Want The Owner At The Open House
#44
Color Theory Never Heard Of Her
#45
It Gets Worse
#46
Motivated Buyer Needed
#47
Founder Of Yankee Candle
#48
$799k In Dallas. The Listing Info Speaks To The Home Being Built Without Sheetrock To Emphasize "Its Avant-Garde Approach To Design"
#49
When You've Done A Ton Of Suspicious Substances And Are Like: I'm Gonna Build A House! Sadly, Just Sold
#50
Perfect Place For A Bathroom
#51
Hope You Like Natural Lighting
#52
Someone Found A Great Home Improvement Deal On Tile
#53
Concrete Dome Home
#54
So You Want Your Kitchen To Look Like An Armoire? Give Credit Where Credit’s Due For Ingenuity Here
#55
There Is An Elephant In The Room
#56
I’m Apartment Hunting And Ran Across This “Bathroom” That Was Apparently Designed By A Psychopath
It’s in the bedroom. So the sink is sitting adjacent to carpet, which seems like another choice made by an alien.
Firstname Lastname 5 months ago
So do you leave the door ajar to avoid contaminating the handle or just let the poop particles fall where they may?
#57
Why Is This So Cheap..? Oh
#58
The First Photo Of The Inside Caught Me Completely Off Guard
#59
That's Quaint, A Little Dated. Holy Vampire Basement!
#60
Manhattan Townhouse With An 83-Foot Climbing Wall
#61
Totally Normal Home
#62
A Nice Romantic Dinner For 2
#63
Fridge Placement
#64
Not An Accent Or Warm Color In Sight
#65
I Like The Kitchen, Personally
#66
It's Fun And I Love Colour But It Is A Bit Rediculous By Most People's Standards
#67
Echoey Bachelor Pad Gone Wild
#68
The Inside Makes My Head Hurt
#69
Tasteful Once Your Retinas Adjust
Panda McPandaface 5 months ago
I would possibly grow ivy over the orcas but otherwise I like it.
#70
Earthiness And Whimsy In Wisconsin
Nikki Sevven 5 months ago
I tripped and fell just looking at this, and I'm sitting in a chair.
#71
A Listing That's More About Flexing About Lifestyle Than Selling The House
#72
Nothing Says "I Want Privacy" Quite Like Virtual Reality 'Windows' On A Windowless House
#73
Used Every Inch Of This House
#74
Original Owner Selling This 1980 Bad Boy. Above The Bed Mirror Is Probably My Favorite Feature
#75
The 1970s Were An Interesting Time For Decor
#76
This Is What Happens When You Throw The Entire Pantone Book At The Walls. Wow
#78
The Bed Blends In
#79
Mickey Mouse House Of Horrors
Bill Swallow 5 months ago
Mike Jittlov scoffs at your assessment - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HBa58vtRbg
#80
For $330k, You Too Can Own An Absolute Horror Show Of A House In NJ
Robert Beveridge 5 months ago
Holy hell I wanna move in here with like Henrique Couto or Mark Polonia or somethin and see how many movies they can crank out before they even leave the house
#81
School House Rocks
#82
At Least The Kids Won’t Have To Go Outside To Play With This Elaborate Structure
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Heffalump 5 months ago
These posts about peoples homes always sadden me, not because of what they say about the homeowners, but because of what they say about the posters and commenters who feel it's ok to pour contempt on them. It's not absurd to make your home into whatever you've always wanted and not to care whether other people would want to live in it. This is far better than choosing to live in a sterile box with no sign of the personality of the people who live in it (if they have a personality). If your home is decorated with any regard to resale value rather than to the joy of the people living in it, you're just living your life wrong.
Heffalump 5 months ago
These posts about peoples homes always sadden me, not because of what they say about the homeowners, but because of what they say about the posters and commenters who feel it's ok to pour contempt on them. It's not absurd to make your home into whatever you've always wanted and not to care whether other people would want to live in it. This is far better than choosing to live in a sterile box with no sign of the personality of the people who live in it (if they have a personality). If your home is decorated with any regard to resale value rather than to the joy of the people living in it, you're just living your life wrong.
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