09/29/2026
Real Estate Q&A: Is square footage the most important number when choosing a house?
Not necessarily. I’ve been thinking about this a lot with 344 B St in Yuba City.
It’s 933 sq ft, so someone scrolling online might immediately think, “That’s too small.”
But then you actually look at what the property gives you.
You’ve got an updated kitchen, fireplace, a good-sized fenced backyard, possible RV or boat parking, and Gauche Aquatic Park directly across the street.
That’s why I always tell buyers not to shop by square footage alone. Layout, lot size, storage, condition, location and how you actually live in the house can matter just as much.
I’ve walked through larger homes that felt cramped and smaller homes that used every square foot really well.