No pictures so try again in a comment. No mosaic tile and for sure you choose counters first then backsplash .

Pictures are there now. That pencil tile is dated by 5 years at least. Plus you are creating problems trying to match it. Since it’s an investment property you should have a neutral backsplash. Look at Daltile Rittenhouse Square subway tile for an inexpensive neutral that always looks good and won’t be dated.

Interesting. Can I get away with not doing subway tile at all then? It is an investment property after all.

Here is your linked photo. You used the words “get away with” not putting in a backsplash. It’s up to you on this investment property. We have no idea your market or any clue what your investment objective is. We can‘t know what you mean by “investment”. We don’t know what changes you are making to this kitchen - an entire re-do, or just the counters. In any case, if you decide to install a backsplash, the Daltile Rittenhouse Square is available at Home Depot.

Unless you're planning on making a whole lot of other changes to the kitchen in the photo, I wouldn't bother doing anything. It already has the 4" backsplash, for starters. And it's not the kind of kitchen that's going to "sell" the house (layout, appliances, colors are very average) so I wouldn't invest unneccesarily.

@Shannon_WI Just the counters.

@jmm1837 Good point. My realtor advised to upgrade to granite, but I didn't intend to change anything else to the kitchen. If it won't sell "as-is", not sure how much more it will "sell" if I just upgraded the countertop.

Leave the whole thing alone. You’d be losing money to do any of it.

If the new counter will have the same 3-4" backsplash as the current counter has - which is a dated look - then you won't need a backsplash. If the new counter will just be counter, with no 3-4" ledge, then you will need a backsplash. The decision is between: (1) more current look, which means new backsplash that covers the wall and meets the counter, or (2) new counter installed that includes 3-4" backsplash, then no other backsplash is needed.

Or, just leave the whole thing be. A new granite counter potentially can look glaring against the older cabinets, mis-matched appliances, and teeny sink. So you'd have spent money that you aren't going to get back.

forget that glass mosaic altogether. it went out 8 years ago.

look into a prefab granite or quartz. it's a lot cheaper to do. do a simple subway tile that everyone likes, or just get the 4" piece up the back and paint the wall a nice bright white (or whatever color is in the room)

But this depends where you are. If this is a cheap home in a starter house area, new owners may appreciate the added items, because they won't have any money to do it themselves. But if it's in a better area where homes go for more money, then it may not work.

are those cabinets the melamine stuff? If so, (and that sink is in a horrible location, it's dark and tiny) I think just leaving it as is would be the best. anyone buying this house is going to rip out everything anyway.

price it accordingly, or redo the kitchen entirely. don't just mickey mouse it by putting in granite.

I agree with everyone who has counseled against your backsplash idea. (This tile was NEVER a good idea and it can be found in clearance areas everywhere.) The bigger question is what, if anything, you should do to this kitchen. My advice would be to take any money you would have spent on physical upgrades and retain the services of a stager or stylist to style the heck out of this property. Putting granite countertops on a dated kitchen is just never a good idea no matter how many realtors think it will be a deal-maker. Offer your property at the right price and make it look as good as it can. And if you can't stage/style it, make sure it is scrupulously clean. Good luck with your project.