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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. |
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Improvement
Type
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Estimated cost
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Average
Recovery %
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| 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% |