| Examples of Unfinished Areas | Comment |
| Garage |
A space used to store automobiles and other vehicles. In some cases, may be counted as unfinished space. Check with realtor and local rules. |
| Not Enclosed Balcony/Porch |
Space that is not enclosed and not usable year-round. In some cases, may be counted as unfinished space. Check realtor/local rules. |
| Deck/Patio |
Open decks and patios may be listed separately. |
| Crawlspace |
Unfinished area under house. Do not count. |
| Unfinished Basement |
May list separately as unfinished space. |
| Finished Basement | Count finished basement as unfinished space if the room is fully or even partially below grade. |
Detached structures
| Don't count detached structures even if they are completely finished and above grade. May list these separately. |
Sunroom/3-Season Room
| Count as unfinished space because they are not heated/cooled for year-round use. |
Unfinished Utility room
| Count as unfinished space. |
Area Partially or Fully Below Grade
| Any space that is even partially below the level where ground touches the exterior wall of the home. May be counted as unfinished space. Check with realtor and local rules. |
