Dog Parks and Pet Areas are Highly Relevant Search and Share Terms on Zillow

Dog parks attract homebuyers with dogs (and there are a lot of them)

According to David Auerbach @DailyREITBeat, Listings with a turfed pet area see a 76% increase in saves and a 91% increase in shares. This data is derived from rental searches and is also relevant to homebuying searches.

According to the 2023-2024 American Pet Products Association (APPA) National Pet Owners Survey, approximately 65.1 million households own at least one dog. In 2024, total annual pet expenditures totaled $156 billion.

Attracting Pet Owners

Today’s buyers are looking for something other than just a nice kitchen or spacious yard.

Sellers should be aware that with mortgage rates dropping and inventory starting to increase, a buyer’s market will soon replace the seller’s market of the past few years.

Dog parks in the neighborhood attract homebuyers.

• Pet Owners Buy Homes: A well-designed dog park or pet area can be a big selling point that sets a home apart from the competition.
• Home Value: Homes near dog parks or incorporating pet areas could exspehttps://americanpetproducts.org/industry-trends-and-statsrience high demand, increased property values, and quicker sales.

Community

It’s not just the dogs that benefit from dog parks—people do, too.

Dog parks are a natural gathering place where neighbors can meet, chat, and build friendships:

• Meet Your Neighbors
• Community events with Like-Minded People

Healthy for Your Dog

• Keeping dogs fit and socialized: Running around with other dogs helps your pet stay in shape and learn good social behavior.
• Promoting mental wellness: Let’s be honest—nothing boosts your mood like watching your dog have a blast with their four-legged friends.

How Dog Parks Impact Property Values

Dog parks and pet spaces can increase the value of homes. Here’s how:

• Increased demand: Pet owners searching online for dog-friendly communities.
• Safety: A secure and well-designed area for your dog to play and exercise can increase your dog’s and your neighborhood’s safety.
• Less wear and tear: A dog park can lower the neighborhood’s maintenance costs.

Types of Dog Parks That Make an Impact

Here are 5 common types of Dog Parks:

1. Dog Parks in an Urban Setting
2. Pet Resorts
3. Eco-Friendly Dog Parks
4. Tech Enhanced Dog Parks
5. Fitness Dog Parks

10 Features that homebuyers search for in Dog Parks online:

1. Areas of small dogs
2. Areas for large dogs
3. Sprinklers and water features
4. Climate Controlled areas
5. Grooming on-site
6. Training on-site
7. GPS fencing and Smart Stations
8. Jogging and Walking Paths
9. Meditation and Yoga spaces
10. Waste Disposal

10 issues for HOAs or local area parks

1. Maintenance
2. Waste
3. Equipment Repairs
4. Landscaping
5. Rules, Regulations, and Accessibility
6. Pet Vaccinations
7. Posted Operating Hours
8. Lighting
9. Noise
10. Liability

Key Takeaway

• “Dog Parks” and “Pet Spaces” are popular search terms on Zillow for both home buyers and renters.

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