FirstService study finds homes in amenity-rich communities sell for up to 46.1% more
FSV•FirstService Residential research found homes in amenity-rich communities sold for up to 46.1% more than comparable homes outside them. Land values were 20.6% to 28.6% higher, while developers invested an additional $15,000 to $27,000 per home.
1. Study findings
FirstService Residential's Oct. 29, 2026, research found homes in amenity-rich communities sold for up to 46.1% more than comparable homes outside them. Land values improved by 20.6% to 28.6%, and developers invested an additional $15,000 to $27,000 per home. The survey covered 1,600 residents in six master-planned communities, whose average homeownership was 7.8 years; community design drove purchase decisions for 46% of respondents, while amenities led the decision to stay for 49%.
