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Renovation ROI Calculator
Estimate return on investment by project type — kitchen, bath, roof, siding, and more.
Resale recovery
78.0%
A $25,833 minor kitchen remodel typically adds $20,150 at resale.
- Project cost (typical)
- $25,833
- Value added at resale
- $20,150
- Net cost (not recovered)
- $5,683
- Annualized net costOver 5 years until sale
- $1,137/yr
| Scenario | Project cost | Value added | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | $25,833 | $16,791 | 65.0% |
| Typical | $25,833 | $20,150 | 78.0% |
| Strong market | $25,833 | $23,250 | 90.0% |
| Point | Amount |
|---|---|
| Low | $14,904 |
| Typical | $25,833 |
| High | $39,743 |
ROI is not the whole story
Resale recovery does not capture daily enjoyment, energy savings, or avoided future repairs. Over-improving relative to neighborhood comps reduces effective ROI even when the work is excellent.
What this assumes
- ROI percentages reflect national Cost vs. Value benchmarks; local markets vary.
- ROI measures resale recovery, not quality of life or energy savings.
- Over-improving relative to neighborhood comps reduces effective ROI.
Understanding the result
ROI and personal value are different questions
A major kitchen remodel recovers 50 to 65% at resale but may be worth 100% to you if you cook every day. Use ROI to sanity-check scope, not to decide whether you will enjoy the result.
Small projects often outperform large ones
Garage door replacement, entry door replacement, and minor kitchen refreshes frequently recover 80 to 100% of cost. Major kitchen gut jobs recover 50 to 60%. Match the project to your hold timeline.
Common questions
Which home renovation has the best ROI?
Garage door replacement, entry door replacement, and minor kitchen remodels typically recover 75 to 100% of cost. Major kitchen and upscale bath remodels recover 50 to 65%.
Does a kitchen remodel increase home value?
A minor kitchen remodel recovers 70 to 85% of cost at resale. A major remodel recovers 50 to 60%. If you plan to sell within two years, favor refresh-level scope over gut renovation.
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