Short List
Size matters
| Top features of new houses | |
|---|---|
| 2+ stories | 53% |
| 3+ bathrooms | 33% |
| 4+ bedrooms | 44% |
| Air conditioning | 91% |
| Full or partial basement | 29% |
| Heating system powered by gas | 61% |
| Forced-air furnace | 59% |
Most of the single-family homes built in 2013 featured at least a two-car garage and central air conditioning, according to a report from the U.S. Commerce Department. The Annual 2013 Characteristics of New Housing Report finds that of the 569,000 single-family homes completed last year, the average size was 2,598 square feet.
