Real Estate

CA Homes With Great Patios

Patios land in the top five on a survey of amenities sought by home buyers.

This home is for sale in San Juan Capistrano.
This home is for sale in San Juan Capistrano. (redfin.com)

CALIFORNIA — What do house hunters really want in a new home?

The top thing, according to a 2021 survey of home buyers by the National Association of Home Builders, is a laundry room, as featured by Patch editors last week.

Coming in at number 5 is a patio.

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Take a look at 18 homes for sale in California that include this must-have.

Patio On Golf Course: Palm Desert Condo Lists At $387K

  • Located on the 17th hole of the Palm Desert Resort Country Club golf course, the property features privacy and views.

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Panoramic Sunsets And Sweeping Patio At $1.1M Mission Viejo Home

  • Located in the premier community of New Castille, this home sits on a 8,400 square-foot lot high in the hills.

Fremont Home Lives Large Inside, Outdoors

  • This home in the hills has great views, 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and a sleek new kitchen. Is your favorite color red?

Carlsbad Home With Swimming Pool, Detached Guest House: $2.1M

  • The backyard features large brick patios with a built-in gas barbecue, sport court, swimming pool, separate hot tub and turf lawn.

Dana Point Estate With Peaceful Backyard Patio Goes For $1.3M

  • The backyard area of this home features a peaceful patio, above-ground spa and gated vegetable garden.

$9M Berkeley Luxury Home Designed By Renowned Architect

  • This home features soaring ceilings, “smart” technology throughout, and a courtyard with a long rectangular pool and spa.

Pick A Deck, Any Deck At Laguna Beach's 'Ark' On Ocean Way: $10M

  • Whimsical, lovely, this "architecture-as-art" home overlooks Moss Cove with panoramic vistas best seen from the many decks of this home.

Modern Mill Valley Home Features Patio, Other Amenities

  • This Mill Valley home features modern architectural design to go along with light-filled interiors, soaring ceilings and sweeping views.

Gorgeous Outdoor Features At This $1.5M Estate In SJC

  • This San Juan Capistrano estate has three stories, gorgeous curb appeal and upgrades galore.

Dublin Home Has Spacious Patio, Pool Perfect For Entertainers

  • Whether you're organizing play dates, pool parties or cocktail hour, check out the backyard at this Dublin home with something for everyone.

Santee Home With Newly Landscaped Backyard, Solar Panels: $949K

  • This property features a fully gated, newly landscaped backyard with a covered patio, outdoor seating area and surround sound television.

Gilroy Home With Patio Ideal For 'Getting Away': Listed At $1.2M

  • The home also features an outdoor fireplace, kitchen island and a formal dining room ideal for the special occasions and holidays.

Cantilevered Deck Creates Extra Outdoor Living In Seal Beach

  • To maximize the indoor-outdoor experience of living by the beach, you’ll enjoy not one, but two patios with bi-fold and pocket doors.

Beautifully Remodeled Newark Home Has Great Backyard

  • Do you have a young family looking for up-to-date finishes, plus a large backyard with a patio, built-in bar, TV and seating? Open House!

Stunning Turnkey Home In Rancho Santa Margarita Goes For $1.7M

  • The home at this gorgeous gated community estate features an outdoor patio you won't want to miss out on.

$2.8M Petaluma Home Features Luxurious Indoor, Outdoor Living

  • The home's covered deck area and custom-built patio with a hot tub lead to a landscaped back yard with a putting green and bocce ball court.

Culver City Home With Guest House, Outdoor Space: $1.9M

  • Check out this incredible Culver City home with lots of space both inside and out.

Updated Concord Mid-Century Features Atrium-Style Patio

  • Exposed natural wood and floor-to-ceiling windows emphasize the home's connection to the outdoors.

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