When you are building and customizing your lots in The Sims 4, you'll be able to pick from a variety of lot traits. These can affect how your Sims feel while on the lot, what happens there, and how fast Sims learn certain skills. The Sims 4 has been around for a while, so it makes sense that there are a lot of these traits.
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PostsIn this guide, we are going to take a look at every lot trait in The Sims 4, as well as what it does. This will cover all traits in the base game, as well as any traits that are exclusive to certain DLC for the game.
All Base Game Lot Traits
Below, you can check out all the base game lot traits in The Sims 4. These don't require any DLC to use.
Trait
Description
Bracing Breezes
50% boost to Fitness/Wellness skill gains
Exercising Sims get the Energized moodlet
Clothing Optional
Some Sims will be naked
Underage Sims will go home when this happens
Sims that are childish, neat, snobs, or squeamish will not get naked
Fast Internet
50% boost to Programming/Video Gaming/Writing skill gains
Sims get the Energized moodlet when doing these activities
Great Acoustics
50% boost to Singing/Guitar/Piano/Violin skill gains
Sims get the Inspired moodlet when doing these activities
Homey
50% boost to Cooking/Gourmet Cooking/Baking/Mixology/Handiness/Gardening skill gains
Sims get the Happy moodlet when doing these activities
Natural Light
50% boost to Painting/Photography/Handiness (while woodworking) skill gains
Sims get the Inspired moodlet while doing these activities
Private Dwelling
No Sims will visit the lot unless invited
Science Lair
50% boost to Logic/Rocket Science skill gains
Sims will get the Focused moodlet when doing these activities
Teen Neighborhood
Teen Sims will visit the lot more often
Off-the-Grid
Most plumbing and electronics will not work (unless specified in the item's description)
Bills will be discounted
Sims can become uncomfortable, tense, or energized after using a sink or washing their hands
This uncomfortableness will affect Neat Sims more
read moreDLC Lot Traits
Below, you can find all DLC-specific lot traits.
Trait
Description
DLC?
Chef's Kitchen
10% boost to Cooking/Gourmet Cooking skill gains
Sims will get the Inspired moodlet after preparing food
City Living
Good Schools
15% performance boost for children and 10% performance boost for high schoolers
Underage Sims in school will get the Confident moodlet after returning home
City Living
Mean Vibe
Sims will get angry if they are the target of a Mischief interaction
City Living
Home Studio
10% boos to Painting/Writing skill gains
Sims will get related whims and produce higher quality works
City Living
Sunny Aspect
When the sun sets (6 PM), Sims may get Energized, Happy, or Inspired until they leave
City Living
Penny Pixies
Sims can find Simoleons while sitting, cleaning, napping, or rummaging
This may make the Sim happy
City Living
Party Place
Objectives for social events are easier to complete
Partygoers will get the 'Great for Atmosphere' moodlet, which boosts friendly/romantic social interactions
City Living
Romantic Aura
Sims may get the 'Feelin' Lucky' moodlet, which boosts romantic interactions
City Living
Great Soil
During the day, plant growth will increase by 10%
City Living
Child's Play
Children (and childish adult Sims) get a playful moodlet when using children's toys
City Living
Gnomes
At 3 AM, broken items will be repaired by unseen gnomes
City Living
On A Ley Line
Sims have a higher chance of birthing twins
City Living
On A Dark Ley Line
Sims have a higher chance of birthing a vampire (even if the parents are human)
Vampires
Registered Vampire Lair
Sims may get free gifts in the mail from the vampire league
Vampires
Vampire Nexus
Vampires will visit more often
Vampires
Breeding Grounds
Pregnant pets have a higher chance of giving birth to more than one baby
Cats & Dogs
Cat Friendly
Cats and their owners will visit the lot
Cats & Dogs
Dog Friendly
Dogs and their owners will visit the lot
Cats & Dogs
Cat Hangout
Stray cats will hang here
Cats & Dogs
Dog Hangout
Stray dogs will hang here
Cats & Dogs
Training Ground
The Pet Training skill gain is increased, making it easier to train pets
Cats & Dogs
Peace and Quiet
Sims gain skills from books 50% faster
Sims that enter the lot will have any tension relieved
Jungle Adventure
Celebrity Home
Visitors will have restricted access to the lot (unless befriended)
If Sims aren't famous enough, they will get the Embarrassed moodlet due to being a poser
Get Famous
Hottest Spot in Town
Buyable goods are doubled in price
Restaurants have a $50 fee to be seated
Lots with this trait can host the Starlight Accolades
Get Famous
Up-and-Coming Hotspot
Celebrities who are B-list and above will get a 25% discount
Lounges in lots with this trait can host Meet a Celebrity events
Get Famous
Island Spirits
Spirits will appear, which Sims can commune with, banish, or release
Island Living
Study Spot
All student types will study and do homework faster
Sims will have a slight boost to all skill gain
Sims can study longer before getting exhausted
Discover University
University Student Hang Out
Food and drinks are 30% cheaper, and university students will visit more often
Discover University
Eco Lot
The lot's Eco Footprint becomes green 10% faster
Eco Lifestyle
Geothermal
Power bills are reduced
Swimming in a pool will grant a happy moodlet due to the warm water
Eco Lifestyle
Natural Well
Water bills are reduced
Drinking water grants a happy moodlet due to fresh water
Eco Lifestyle
Lovestruck
Single Sims will visit the lot more frequently
Lovestruck
On Hallowed Grounds
Lights will flicker and the TV will become static on occasion
Cold Spots and Netherworld rifts will also occasionally show up
Life & Death
read moreLocked Lot Traits
These are lot traits that you won't be able to pick yourself. Instead, certain lots have the trait already. There is no way to remove the trait; it just comes with the location.
Trait
Description
DLC?
Great View
Sims will get an energized moodlet when looking out an exterior window
City Living
Historical
Lots will have a historical plaque that can't be removed.
City Living
Lively Neighbors
Neighbors are more likely to be loud
Goofball and Erratic sims will enter the lot uninvited on occasion
City Living
Needs TLC
After moving in, things in the apartment will begin to break
City Living
Romantic Fireplace
An immovable fireplace will cause a flirty moodlet to apply to nearby Sims
City Living
Serviced Apartment
The apartment comes with a maid that shows up at 9 AM
City Living
Quiet
Neighbors will never cause a disturbance
City Living
Oceanic Paradise
Sims that swim in the ocean will see more marine life
Non-mermaids can play with dolphins
Island Living
read moreLot Challenges
Lastly, we have lot challenges. These traits aren't entirely positive; they can add an extra challenge for you while playing the game.
Trait
Description
DLC?
Off-the-Grid
Most plumbing and electronics will not work (unless specified in the item's description)
Bills will be discounted
Sims can become uncomfortable, tense, or energized after using a sink or washing their hands
This uncomfortableness will affect Neat Sims more
Base Game
Scare Seeker
Sims on the lot will get bored if they don't get Scared moodlet
Occult Sims may walk around
Base Game
Quake Zone
The lot will occasionally experience earthquakes that cause Sims to get scared
City Living
Cursed
Generally, things go wrong
This includes fires, food poisoning (from restaurants), faster need decay, and higher chance of death
City Living
Grody
Sims may become nauseous while eating, drinking, or using the toilet
City Living
Gremlins
At 12 AM, objects in the lot will break (if the Sims are sleeping)
City Living
Filthy
Things get dirtier faster
City Living
Spooky
At 10:30 PM, a ghost may appear and scare Sims
City Living
Creepy Crawlies
Spiders, bees, and bats may appear on the lot
Jungle Adventure
Volcanic Activity
Volcanic eruptions may happen causing similar effects to an earthquake
Lava may rain down on the lot, and steam vents may open
Island Living
Landfill Lot
Townies dump trash (and broken objects) here
Trash left outside at 3 AM will become trash plants
Eco Lifestyle
Reduce and Recycle
All trash cans (including outdoor ones) are not bottomless, and trash needs to be sorted and sent to the dump
Overflowing trash will cause bugs to appear
A Waste Manager will come by every week to gather the trash
Eco Lifestyle
Simple Living
All cooking ingredients will need to be manually obtained (stores, gardening, fishing, or foraging)
Sims with a level 10 Cooking skill can write a cookbook
Cottage Living
Wild Foxes
Foxes will sometimes appear, stealing eggs and attacking any rabbits or chickens present
Cottage Living
Wild Prairie Grass
The lot will spawn prairie grass
Horse Ranch
Mold
Mold can spread if a lot is left without any Sims for too long
This mold can kill overexposed Sims
For Rent
Maintenance Troubles
Residential Rentals will require periodic maintenance
For Rent
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