Smppro,

In the end however there is no "legal definition" of what constitutes a bedroom.

The MLS governing body determines what they consider a bedroom and thusly what can be listed in the MLS as a bedroom.

The County determines what they will tax as a bedroom.

The folks who write the building codes define what the code says a bedroom is.

In the end because their is no actual statutory definition on the books there will always be debate on the subject. Ultimately the MLS usually has the greatest credence because they dictate what we are allowed to list in their database and therefore how we are allowed to market a given property.

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Smp
The city that has jurisdiction regarding building permits will tell you.
Normally the rules are:
1. door
2. Window large enough for a fireman to enter. Usually 32" off the floor.
3. Closet
4. Dimensions 8 ' x 8' x 8'

I would go to the local dept. of building and safety and ask them for the permits of this property. The permits will tell you what is legal and approved. It is possible that modifications have been completed AFTER the permits were approved (I.E. unpermitted work)

Hi, I have always thought about it in Spanish.

A bedroom in Spanish is Cuarto (4th). So a bedroom to be "legal" needs:
1. - an "exit" window (as everyone mention)
2. - A door
3, - a closet
4. - a livable space (2x2 is not a livable space)

4 parts = Cuarto / bedroom.

Smppro,
Room has to have a certain ceiling height (I think it's 6'6"), a closet and most importantly an egress window or exit that is large enough and accessible enough for a fire fighter to get in to rescue someone. Makes sense, doesn't it? So, in the room you describe, if the "door with full glass insert exiting the building" would most likely meet the requirement of the egress opening to allow entrance.

Buyers agent should be able to assist you.

Confer with tax county records most include bedroom and bath count

If a home has a closet it can in most circumstance be considered as a bedroom, not all rooms are used as a bedroom can be misleading when you preview a home.

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I shouldn't have been so vague. If the room can be private enough to sleep in, it can be considered a bedroom. In many older homes closets are obsolete, so technically it does not need a closet if its older. In building codes, they will not consider it a bedroom if it doesn't have a closet though.


Good Luck!

Bedroom: Any room with a closet. (Typically)


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