30 Real Estate Listings On Zillow That Were So Bad, They Ended Up On “The Best Of Zillow” (New Pics)
Quite a few people would likely agree that browsing real estate listings can be fun even without the intention of investing in new property anytime soon. In addition to allowing you to marvel at some quite impressive dwellings, they also present a fair share of not-so-marvelous homes, viewing some of which can be equally as enthralling.
Plenty of examples of somewhat bizarre-looking homes can be found on the X (previously Twitter) account ‘The Best Of Zillow’. Dedicated to “the best worst houses online”, as they say themselves, it has amassed nearly 45,000 followers and shared countless pictures of tasteless design and weird architectural decisions, among other disasters. Scroll down to find some of the best-worst ones on the list below and see for yourself how amusing viewing them can be.
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Imagine The D&d Campaigns...
Even if it does have central heating, imagine the bill you must pay to keep those huge spaces warm!
Load More Replies...It was listed at $7 million and lowered to $3,005,822. It didn't sell so the owner took it off the market.
Load More Replies...It's pretty but it's Idaho, and Northern Idaho to boot. No thanks (said as someone who grew up on the WA/ID border)
Yeah, if your going to live in a castle, legal weed is required. Idaho is beautiful, but the people are weird.
Load More Replies...If There Were An Award For The Best Kid's Rooms....
Hard to clean though. Imagine your kid has a stomach bug and their bed is inside the millennium falcon 😬
I don't think cleaning is a thing for the owner of this house.
Load More Replies...I was thinking the same.- imagine *that* kid's tantrums! 😳
Load More Replies...The Cinderella one is kind of cute, but how many times are they going to have to change those bedrooms as their kids grow older??
No one actually lives here. It's an air b&b near Disney
Load More Replies...Come on, y'all... be happy for the kids! Wouldn't you have LOVED those rooms? Be nice. They look amazing
It looks like the Cinderella carriage is some type of bathtub. Definitely in a bathroom bc walk-in shower to the right and sink to the left. I would really like to see the whole room and inside the tub-carriage.
This House Looks Like A Forgotten Disney Hotel
Beloved by many, the X (formerly Twitter) account dedicated to the best of Zillow real estate listings (even though not actually affiliated with Zillow—the American real estate marketplace company—as they mentioned in their description) was started just a couple of years ago in 2020.
It quickly became a source of entertainment for both fans of interior design and people who have nothing to do with it, likely because of the fact that at that point in time, interior design and our surroundings were more important than ever due to the pandemic.
I Wish This Was An April Fool's Joke
Interior designer has either taken far too many drugs, or not quite sufficient
Load More Replies...i dont like all the details (those butt chairs! eww) but i'd take a maximalist house any time over some bland bleige soulless c**p.
I was about to say that the exterior isn’t too bad, then I just had to scroll and ruin everything. The kneeling bum chairs really add a certain je ne sais quoi to the place.
I want to say "very eclectic" but it's actually quite hideous...
I saw that, too! Don't know if that helped the sale....
Load More Replies...Oh Do I Have A Treat For You Guys Today.
I see all those drapes pooling on the floors, and can only think "kitten playground"!!
In addition to being a space to eat and sleep, one’s home became a place for work, socialization, studying, and basically everything else that needed to be taken care of during the pandemic. And apparently, spending this much time in a confined space can make one notice things about it that they don’t like or evoke a desire for a home improvement project for other reasons. During covid, that resulted in quite a noticeable increase in home repair activities.
I Feel Like I'm Watching The Brady Bunch On Acid
I've never done acid. But it's nice to see the effect it would have.
17828 Lake Rd, Lakewood, OH 44107 I love the personality, but this is in an HOA and on a cliff, both of which would make me feel unsafe.
Found The Set Of The Next Knives Out Movie
Kitchen is like the peach pit… they should do a real house here with the saved by the bell cast
Load More Replies...I feel like if you toned down the colors/patterns, this place would look 10x more amazing. And it's already pretty neat.
Two Words: Stiletto Tub
The house does have a certain 'something', and the tub does look comfy. But I'm afraid that would have to be donated to the local brothel.
Load More Replies...Maybe if there’s a head rest on the heel side it could be like a soaked divan
Load More Replies...hm, not sure - I have a friend that would probably love that bath because she loves her heels - not all heel wearers are into p0rn
Load More Replies...Quite a large part of the home improvement projects during Covid were DIY—do it yourself—endeavors. Surveys carried out during the first couple of years of the pandemic found that over the year from March 2020 to May 2021, roughly 60% of respondents said they’d started a DIY project; in June of 2021, the number was as high as 69%.
The increased interest in improving one’s home is evident by looking at the change in size of the home improvement market, too, which saw a spike in numbers around the year 2020.
Finally, I Can Realize My Dream Of Living Inside Casa Bonita
I'm so confused in regard to the facade vs the interior in pictures 1 & 2. It's like it wants to be the Pink Alamo but then it becomes the Wild, Wild, West [which I'm aware, sort of blend architecturally during certain periods, but I digress].
I'm wondering if the pink edifice is somehow protected historically?
Load More Replies...Y'know, Personally, I Don't Think They Have Enough Hats
This home has such rich character and warmth. I love it. Again, this shouldn't be included in this list.
They might need to add more pictures/framed art. Pretty sure I saw an extra couple of feet of unoccupied wallspace. /s
"Swole Zeus Isn't Real, He Can't Hurt You" Swole Zeus:
Like any other undertakings, DIY projects, too, differ depending on the homeowner’s imagination. While some want to flip half of their furniture so the room resembles page nine of a popular interior magazine, others go a totally different direction and create something completely out of the ordinary (something resembling the homes on this list, for instance).
That’s when browsing all sorts of listings can come in handy, as it is a never-ending source of inspiration for admirers of all sorts of styles.
I Love When Houses Have Some Tasteful Brass Accents
I always sound the best singing when in the bathroom, so great placement of a recording studio LOL!
Yes, the recording studio is a nice touch and looks to be well done...
Load More Replies...Now THIS is Eclectic Sustainability! Reducing landfill waste by Reusing things ppl no longer want resulting in Effective Recycling! BRAVO!
$1 Mil In Texas Buys You 8 Bedrooms, 10 Bathrooms, And A Scale Replica Of Christ The Redeemer
Yeah, but the drawback is that you live in Texas
Load More Replies...Their kid: “let’s go to Rio to see the Christ statue?” Parents: “no, kid, we have Christ statue at home.” Christ statue at home:
I would put up with the giant statue if I could live there it's actually really nice
Kids were originally so excited to move into a house with such a big backyard, that has a pool and on a lake/pond. Until their parents decided to build this ridiculous monstrosity, and they realized they only have a little strip of grass, in the middle, to play on. 🤦♀️
I'd Like To Be Under The Sea In An Octopus's Bathroom Beneath The Waves
That bumpy stone sink would be a nuisance though.
Load More Replies...I actually love this one and I agree rullyman those mosaics are beautiful.
Even if you’re not ready or simply don’t want to buy a home, browsing real estate listings and viewing their design can be a fun pastime. That’s because, in a way, interior design is an art form, which typically calls for either an exceptional talent or years of experience—or, in most cases, both—and results in some awe-inspiring ideas.
Though, in her Ted Talk from 2017, interior designer Phoebe Oldrey suggested that good design is something you don’t even notice. Unlike a bad one, which can be compared to a pebble in one’s shoe (something you can’t help but think about constantly), it doesn’t make one think about how convenient it is on a daily basis.
“The funny thing about design is, you don’t really notice good design; you’re just using it,” Oldrey pointed out in her talk. “Sure, you notice the aesthetics of a room—‘it looks nice, therefore, I like it’—but you don’t notice how you feel about it. You just feel content.”
Polar Vortex Hitting Hard? Retire To This Cocaine-Fueled Palace, Featuring An Indoor Pool And Too Many Statues
Got Coins In My Toilet Seat Call That Dirty Money
Mirrored rooms like this are all fun and games until it's 3am, you need to pee, and you don't wanna turn on the main bright lights. My husband's bachelor flat had 360 mirrors in the bathroom and night peeing was oddly terrifying. Step forward and so do a whole bunch of shadowy reflections
I have a mental image of being introduced by an MC whenever I went in there!
Load More Replies...Someone with ego issues..."I look GOOD even when I'm taking a dump" 😁
Load More Replies...I was thinking it would suck to be in there while drunk, even
Load More Replies...My friend moved in to her parent's old condo and they had toilet seats like this. Her aunt (who apparently gifted them to her folks) was livid that she got rid of them.
I Wonder What D-Tier Magician Lived In This One
That's prolly why the crosses are there! LOL!
Load More Replies...Plot-twist, is not a mirror, is a heart-shaped hole to the upstair bedroom.
Load More Replies...Ever watch the film "The Mist" based off of a Stephen King novel? That one lady starts quoting Verses from Revelations (bible)...yeah that's the kind of vibes I'm getting with this house.
Agreed. It would be a constant reminder that i need to cut back on the cake.
Load More Replies...In her talk, the expert discussed that good design has to make sense on several levels—it has to be physically, emotionally, and visually appealing. The items in the space have to be placed in a way that makes sense, the space itself should serve a purpose and make the person in it feel comfortable; and that requires careful consideration in regards to everything from decor elements to colors of the walls in the room.
Look, I've Seen A Lot Of Stuff In A Lot Of Houses... The Waifu Wine Cellar Is A New One.
No way, that house gives horror show vibes I do like the island tho
Load More Replies...Love the glass atrium. Reminds me of being in a museum. And blessed wine waifu, help me choose a pairing for seafood... a reisling? Excellent choice
Does that really count as waifu? It's one line drawing, from waist up.
third pic down looks like a hallway in an asylum before the breakout
Actually not waifu, I think it's art by or inspired by https://www.camilladerrico.com/
Weirdest-Real-Estate-Zillow
Mirrors AND White AND Chrome. It's like the whole house is the friend's "room you can't go in"
This House Reeks Of Hairspray And Trickle-Down Economics
Why does the white dildo in picture #3 have a blue reflection! That's really odd.
The bathroom is bigger than the Blue Banana! (quote from one of my favorite movies) But seriously the bathroom could be made into a decent sized apartment, already carpeted too.
The first photo looks like the entrance to a high-end doctor's office.
The last pic reminds me what the 80s thought the future would look like
The Queen Anne chairs put a dent in the future vibe.
Load More Replies...Even though browsing real estate listings can be a great way to gather ideas for the interior of your own home or your DIY projects, copying the entirety of someone else’s design might not be the best option for your dwelling.
“If we make design only about the visual factor and don’t take our own journey to get there, we are missing the amazing opportunity to create groundbreaking design of our very own,” interior designer Phoebe Oldrey suggested, adding that with a holistic approach, people can create spaces that meet their needs physically, emotionally, and visually, and live in peace without a pebble in their shoe to think about.
NY Cocaine-Core Is On Another Level. Never Have I Been So Threatened By A Group Of Bonsai Trees
I actually kinda like this place, the bones of it anyway. It would need to be renovated down to a blank palette in most areas. Except that kitchen gotta go, it would be a complete gut. The driveway tho, I would leave as is, very nicely done.
why do i feel that if you go inside that bonsai room you'll meet an elderly gentleman about to give you an offer you cant refuse?
I Think 90's Greco-Roman Maximalism Needs To Make A Comeback
Weirdest-Real-Estate-Zillow
The sellers apparently have a thing for being watched while in the pool. Unless you're doing synchronized swimming practice with your team in this pool, why would you ever need so many different viewing areas.
sounds like they have a thing for being done in the pool.
Load More Replies...Looks alright to me, an open space and a mini cinema sounds great!
While for some people the designs on this list might seem odd at best, for the owners of these houses it’s a way of expressing themselves and creating the environment that best fits their needs, be it physically, emotionally, or visually.
The only problem is, such designs might be difficult to find buyers for; however, they sure are interesting to look at. If you find such real estate listings somewhat fascinating as well, take a look at Bored Panda’s previous edition of ‘The Best of Zillow’ here.
The Nude Magicians Really Tie The Room Together
Please tell me there isn't a viewing platform overlooking the double bed in pic two.
"We Have Bridgerton At Home." The Bridgerton At Home:
If my great-great-grandmother were still alive ^ but with plastic wrap on all furniture
It would be okay, if the carpet wasn't so.... so... middle class! It's positively vulgar!
They Rolled Out The Red Carpet For Us
Ah yes the smell of urine and mildew. A classy scent for a classy home.
Load More Replies...This Jail House Rocks
Sort of scared to ask what the pizza oven is used for. Pizza Tuesdays?
Looks like an igloo, albeit, the warmest igloo you will ever step/put/have your foot in.
Interior Crocodile Coffee Table Inside My Upstairs Movie The-Ater
This is nice. Thre croc isn't too bad, either. He/she looks pretty mellow.
We're Leaving Shiplap And Whitewash In 2022. 2023 Is All About The Meat Walls, Baby
I really like the outside, but the inside is hideous and makes me feel itchy.
Load More Replies...These Patterns Are Worse Than That World Cup Game
The dizziness starts when you walk in and just keeps getting better (worse).
Load More Replies...🫣This place is as busy as it is hideously gross 🤮 reminds me of the house with meat walls
Way too much going on with all the different patterns, for my liking, but I do really like the doors🚪🚪of the entryway.
Everything's Coming Up Mill House
I would not mind this, but maybe not in swe. There are things about the 'barriers to migration (google translate) for fish and such that could cost some money to fix the migratory path in the waters...
Load More Replies...Would be cool if the water wheel was set up to actually work.
Anyone else notice a round red/white thing on the roof? In last pic, it's at the peak on the far right, can't quite figure out what it is? Also I feel bad for whoever ends up having to replace all that brick siding one day. Curious as to how they would even go about it on the far right side with the mill?
Looks like a trampoline, next to all that glass.
Load More Replies...Love Me Some...fabric Countertops?
That’s a biohazard waiting to happen…. I can already picture a large family of mice and rats all over that kitchen!
Nobody Better Touch These Bathrooms I Stg
I like the wall paper in the blue and gold. Not as a full room but it would make a cool accent wall.
This Home Features Several Multi-Use Spaces, Such As The Foyer/Putting Green
This house is the epitome of when you find something you like, you stick with it. Also I hope they invested in Windex. 😆
Because trends and fads are constantly coming and going. At one point in time, this decor was very popular. But I agree with you, not a fan of these style choices.
Load More Replies...Is This Barrel...the Bathtub? I'm Choosing To Believe This Barrel Is The Bathtub.
If you can afford the house, you can afford someone to hoist you in
Load More Replies...Not only is there a barrel looking shower/bathtub, but it seems like this is in the foyer/main entrance of the house? It's hard to tell because of all the mirrors and what's the deal with the giant windows in the bathroom?
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A Brief Checklist Of The "Amenities" In This Master Bedroom: - Oversized Sofa In Front Of An Oversized Fireplace - Sauna - Candles - Bathtub Two Feet Away From The Bed Barry White Cd *not* Included
The step down living room, with all those windows is really nice, not to mention all those curves, especially the entryway. 🫶🤌
No way I could walk up those front steps. I would need an elevator.
There Is Literally Too Much Amazingness In This House To Accurately Depict In One Tweet. Truly A 10/10
Imo, I don't think this one is that bad, compared to most of this list. Mostly just some paint and carpet removal.
The Kitchen, Inspired By A Whitman's Chocolate Sampler
Interesting how the staircase is in the kitchen 🤔 but eff that lighting. For those who want to know how to achieve making it look like the sun is literally in your kitchen, in a 2 story home, this is the main feature of the brochure.
"Buyers Must Make Arrangements With Current Tenant, The Yeti From The Matterhorn."
For Sale: Funeral Parlor, Gently Used
As long as they weren't buried in the backyard...
Load More Replies...I guess, based on the third and fourth pictures, that it has technically got at least 14 beds.
2022's Hottest Interior Design Trend: Reptile Heat Lamps Around Your Fireplace
The reptile heat lamps would be the least of my worries, if I owned this place.
The lighting around the fireplace, looks more like red light bulbs or color changing RGB bulbs, than heat lamps, to me.
You can't buy taste. But you can buy a golden throne toilet if you want to.
Load More Replies...There's either acres of space with no personality or acres of space with entire Pinterest boards thrown at it.
BP: Ugh! We HATE dull, boring, lifeless, beige homes. Also BP: HAHAHAHA!!!! Look at these idiots, with their garish colors!
Right...I'm so unrefined scrolling through most of these thinking they look cool as hell haha
Load More Replies...You can't buy taste. But you can buy a golden throne toilet if you want to.
Load More Replies...There's either acres of space with no personality or acres of space with entire Pinterest boards thrown at it.
BP: Ugh! We HATE dull, boring, lifeless, beige homes. Also BP: HAHAHAHA!!!! Look at these idiots, with their garish colors!
Right...I'm so unrefined scrolling through most of these thinking they look cool as hell haha
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