Zillow's 2026 Home Trends Report captures the next hot trend in home design. Now more than ever, pickleball courts are in.
Move over, man caves; there’s a new hot housing accessory taking the country by storm.
According to Zillow’s 2026 Home Trends Report , prospective homeowners are seeing a 25% spike in listings that mention a pickleball court , right on par with those that feature golf simulators.
Basement dwellers aren’t so lucky, though. The prevalence of “man caves” is down 10% from this time last year. Honestly, we’re kind of shocked that’s even still a thing.
"Real estate agents have a front-row seat to what today's buyers want most, and that's reflected in the way they describe homes online," said Amanda Pendleton, Zillow's home trends expert.
"Listing descriptions are short, so every word counts. When we see a sharp increase in certain features being mentioned in listings on Zillow, whether it's spa-inspired bathrooms or bespoke artisan craftsmanship, it's a clear signal that these details are capturing buyers' attention right now and hint at what's next in home design." The pickleball court appeal seems fairly straightforward:
The sport is fun, social, and good for your overall health Courts take up less space than a basketball or tennis court They can be used for other sports and activities Report: Is U.S. Pickleball Participation Leveling Off?
According to a new mid-year report from SFIA, “Pickleball remains the fastest-growing sport, though early indic... FULL ARTICLE FOUND ON: https://www.thedinkpickleball.com/pickleball-courts-are-the-new-man-caves-zillow-reports-and-listings-are-up-25/
