Are balconies or stairs included in the square footage measurement of a home?

Answer 1

Here in California, the measurement is "inhabitable area" What's enclosed with heat, etcetera. Outside balconies are not included, inside stairs generally are. Of course, there are a lot of properties with unpermitted additions, which will not be included on official records, of course

Answer 2

Only if you are measuring for flooring. If not, square footage for most applications refers to the living area and will not include garages, porches, balconies, or stairs. A total square footage measurement could take the stair area in consideration if it is a seperate room otherwise it is calculated into the footage of the room or the foyer area where they are generally located. You would also include the porches, balconies and garages as well.

Answer 3

From what I believe accurate:

Stairs are not.

Balconies might be under two conditions:
1- If they are under an attached roof
2- If they are inside a protected structure that is either heated or/and air conditioned.
Also balconies will never be counted in the Living area Square Footage, they can only appear in the TOTAL SQFT, just like patios or front porch...

Answer 4

The stairs and the landings are included, the balcony, garage, attic, basement are not. If you go in to a 2000 sq.ft. single story home, then go in to a 2000 sq.ft. 2 story home you will swear the single story home is much bigger. That is because much of the 2000 sq.ft. they are quoting on the 2 story home is taken up with stairs and landings.

Answer 5

i think yes they call it super buitup area

Answer 6

no only in the cost

Answer 7

No.