Are attached garages included in the square footage in real estate listings?

Answer 1

Attached garage space is not included in the square foot size that is mentioned in real estate listings. The square foot size shown in a typical listing states the gross living area of the home. This means habitable rooms that are cooled or heated, including bathrooms, but not garages or basements. You should clarify what is or is not included in the square foot size whenever it is not clear. In most real estate market areas in the United States, below-grade (basement) furnished areas are not included in the gross living area. Also only enclosed porches that are year-round space and furnished in the same quality as the other portions of the home may be included as gross living area.