You may be surprised to learn that improvements made to your property will only bring you a percentage of the original cost of the enhancement.  Here is a list of some improvements and the average return you could expect when selling your home.

  

Improvement Type

 

Estimated cost

 

Average Recovery %

 

Major Kitchen Remodeling $8,400-$12,000 80-100%
Minor Kitchen Remodeling $3,100-$6,000   80-100%
Bathroom Remodeling $4,400-$6,000   50-75%  
Bathroom Addition $5,000-$10,000 50-80%  
Bedroom Addition $6,000-$15,000 65-85%  
Two Car Garage Addition $13,100-$18,500   33-50%  
Two Car carport Addition $7,600-$10,000 10-50%  
Energy Efficient Fireplace $2,600-$3,600   80-100%
Energy Efficient Windows and Doors $5,300-$8,500   0-20%
Exterior Paint $900-$2,500 30-80% 
Exterior Re-siding $6,100-$8,000    20-40% 
Landscaping Improvements $500-$3,500 40-60% 
Swimming Pool $9,000-$17,500  0-40%
Minor Re-roofing $1,700-$2,500    0-20%
Major Re-roofing $3,000-$4,500    0-20%
Patio Addition $1,250-$4,000   35-60%  
Interior Painting $1,000-$3,000   30-80%