Why do the prices per square foot differ for the same street and next door neighbors? 250-302

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The same neighborhood has the square foot zestimate ranging from $250-302 per square foot. The largest home being set at $250 per sq foot and has over 300 - 500 square feet more than the others, but ends up being the same zestimate value range?
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December 06 2010 - Fullerton
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Vince nailed it.  Bigger homes equate to lower sqft prices.  Smaller homes have much higher sqft values.

Zillow gives a pretty big range for properties - but bases these values on average sq ft values.  A smaller home would be at the lower end of the range - while a bigger home would be at the upper end.  

This does not take into consideration any upgrades, views, or other amenities that would increase the price.
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January 30 2011
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Because as the house size increase, $$/ft decreases, since land value is not factored in.

IE. 600 sq ft house in Sherman Oaks -> $300K = $500/ft, same block 2500 sq ft is 750K, or $300/ft. Bigger the house, less $$/ft.

The $$/ft method is mostly meaningless....its like saying all blondes are dumb and brunettes are not .....
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