Homes With Solar Sell for More — and Battery Backup Is Now Adding a Resilience Premium in California Markets

Homes With Solar Sell for More — and Battery Backup Is Now Adding a Resilience Premium in California Markets

Homes With Solar Sell for More — and Battery Backup Is Now Adding a Resilience Premium in California MarketsIn House Contributor
Published on: 10/07/2026

Research from Zillow found that solar-equipped homes sell for an average of 4.1% more than comparable non-solar homes. As California utility rates rise and outage risk grows, battery backup is adding an additional appeal for buyers.

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