The Sims 4: All Lot Types, Explained

The Sims 4 lets you build your dream house or storefront, with a variety of lot types to choose from. In previous Sims games, you were able to lay down lots in a town, but in The Sims 4, there are preset lots that you can tweak and build on.

Although these lot locations are static, you'll still be able to choose from a variety of types. In this guide, we are going to look at every lot type available in The Sims 4. This will include base game lots, as well as ones that unlock with certain expansions to the game.

Residential Vs. Community Lots

First and foremost, it's important to note that lots have two main categories; residential and community. These are pretty self-explanatory. Residential lots are where your Sims live, while community lots are where Sims gather.

A community lot can have a bed, but there is no family that lives on the property. Overall, just consider community lots as anything besides residences.

Every Residential Lot Type

Now, let's look at all residential lots in The Sims 4. It's important to note that the base game just has the standard 'Residential' lot; there are no other types that you can choose from. As such, this list below will mainly highlight expansion lots, including the pack and specifications.

Lot Type	DLC	Description
Residential	Base Game	This is the typical lot that you build a house on.
Apartment	City Living	This is a simple apartment in a building made of several.
Penthouse	City Living	This is a penthouse on the top of a tall building.
University Housing	Discover University	This is a typical college dorm.
Tiny Home	Tiny Living Stuff	These are just really small houses, with three tiers of tininess (small, tiny, and micro). Each type has its own tile limit and benefits.
Haunted House	Paranormal Stuff	Haunted houses are a bit spooky when night falls. Ghosts may appear, things may move, and electronics may flicker.
Rental	For Rent	This functions like a customizable apartment complex, separate from the apartment type listed above.

Lot Type

DLC

Description

Residential

Base Game

This is the typical lot that you build a house on.

Apartment

City Living

This is a simple apartment in a building made of several.

Penthouse

City Living

This is a penthouse on the top of a tall building.

University Housing

Discover University

This is a typical college dorm.

Tiny Home

Tiny Living Stuff

These are just really small houses, with three tiers of tininess (small, tiny, and micro). Each type has its own tile limit and benefits.

Haunted House

Paranormal Stuff

Haunted houses are a bit spooky when night falls. Ghosts may appear, things may move, and electronics may flicker.

Rental

For Rent

This functions like a customizable apartment complex, separate from the apartment type listed above.

Every Community Lot Type

There are quite a few more community lots in the base game of The Sims 4, so let's go over these first before diving into the DLC lots.

Base Game Community Lots

Lot Type	Description
Generic	This is a blank slate, allowing you to make it however you want!
Bar	This is a lot where Sims can hang out or go on dates.
Gym	This is a lot where Sims can exercise.
Library	This is a lot where Sims can read books as well as use any computer placed.
Lounge	These are pretty similar to bars, but more entertainers will appear here.
Museum	These are lots filled with artwork and sculptures.
Nightclub	Again, these are similar to bars and lounges, but Sims will be more inclined to dance and DJ.
Pool	As expected, these are lots with a pool.
Park	These are outdoor spaces where Sims can hang out.
National Park	These are outdoor spaces similar to normal parks, but they are a bit more 'outdoorsy'.
Vacation Rental	This is like a hybrid residential community lot.
Wedding Venue	These are specific venues that are made to host weddings.

Expansion Community Lots

These are lots that require DLC in order to access. We've added the 'Locked' section as well; there are several types of community lots that are locked to specific locations. You won't be able to make your own version, they are unique to the DLC. This is similar to City Living apartments for residential lots.

Lot Type	DLC	Description	Locked?
Science Lab	StrangerVille	This is a permanent lab lot that is either worked at or explored (StrangerVille storyline).	Yes
Beach	Island Living	This is very similar to a park, but Sims can interact with the water (swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, etc.).	No (but you can only have beaches in Sulani and Tartosa)
Foxbury/UBrite Commons	Discover University	These are common areas for the two universities in the game.	No
Business	Get To Work	This is a retail lot that Sims can run a business on. There are several types:	No
Community Space	Eco Lifestyle	This lot has four types; basic space (no requirements), garden, marketplace, and maker space.	No
First Order Cargo	Journey to Batuu	This is a residential area in Batuu.	Yes
Oga's Cantina	Journey to Batuu	This is a cantina within Black Spire Outpost, which is essentially a Star Wars bar/lounge/nightclub.	Yes
Resistance Encampment	Journey to Batuu	This is a residential area in Batuu.	Yes
Onsen Bathhouse	Snowy Escape	This is a bathhouse lot, where Sims can shower and then hop in the hot spring.	No
Cafe	Get Together	This is a typical cafe, but it's separate from the Business type, since Sims can't actually own this lot.	No
Chalet Gardens	Get Together	This is only applied to the Von Haunt Estate, but you can edit the lot however you want.	Yes
Island Bluff	Get Together	This is only in The Bluffs, but at night, it can serve as a party location.	Yes
Ancient Ruins	Get Together	This is a neighborhood in Windenburg that also has a small lot.	Yes
Arts Center	City Living	This is similar to a museum, but at an arts center, Sims can make music.	No
Central Park	City Living	This is a park type that only applies to Myshuno Meadows; you can't make your own.	Yes
Karaoke Bar	City Living	This is a bar with karaoke machines.	No
Auditorium	High School Years	This type only applies to the Auditorium in Rockridge Heights, used by the high school.	Yes
High School	High School Years	This only applies to Copperdale High School, but when school isn't in session, you can freely edit it.	Yes
Thrift and Bubble Tea Store	High School Years	This is a cafe that sells unique clothing and drinks.	No
Recreation Center	Growing Together	This is a family-friendly lot that has an arts center, gym, game room, and play space.	No
Cemetery	Life and Death	This lot has appeared in several expansions, but until Life and Death, it didn't have its own official assignment.	No

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