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Popular Remodeling Projects: Cost vs. Value Updating and remodeling kitchens and baths will add the most value to your home. In some instances, these projects could possibly return more than 100% of the cost if the home is sold within a year. If the home is kept longer, returns should increase, according to Remodeling magazine.
|
Job Cost |
Resale Value |
Cost
Recouped | Minor Kitchen Remodel
Replace cabinet doors, oven and cook top, laminate counter tops, sink, faucet and floor, repaint. | $8,568 | $8,355 | 98% | | |
Major Kitchen Remodel
Redesign kitchen, replacing all of the above, plus built in microwave, custom lighting, island. | $30,779 | $37,432 | 122% | | |
Bathroom Remodel
Update existing bath with new tub, toilet, vanity, medicine cabinet, lighting, tile. | $9,044 | $10,082 | 111% | | |
Bathroom Addition
Add a second bath to a house with 1 or 1.5 baths. | $13,779 | $16,820 | 122% | | |
Master Suite
In a house with 2-3 bedrooms, add a 24-foot by 16-foot master suite with walk-in closet, whirlpool tub, separate shower. | $42,398 | $41,788 | 99% | | |
Two-Story Addition
First-floor family room and second floor bedroom with full bath. | $72,817 | $67,655 | 93% | | |
Attic Bedroom
In a 2-3 bedroom house, convert unfinished attic space with bedroom and shower/bath. | $26,734 | $31,440 | 118% | | |
Family Room Addition
Add a 16- by 25-foot room with skylights, hardwood tongue-and-groove floor. | $30,650 | $32,132 | 105% | | |
Deck Addition
16'x20' deck of pressure-treated pine including built-in-bench, railings and planter. | $7,942 | $6,595 | 83% | | |
Replace Siding
1,250 square feet of new vinyl or aluminum siding and trim. | $5,099 | $1,717 | 30% | | |
Home Office
Convert existing room into office with custom cabinetry and rewiring for electronic equipment | $8,272 | $5,597 | 68% | | |
Replace Windows
10 new 3'x5' aluminum-clad windows with trim. | $7,456 | $7,139 | 96% |
Source: Remodeling magazine, November 1999 Cost vs. Value |
