We consult Remodeling magazine’s Cost versus Value Report to find the highest return on investment for home projects. But how about the ones that don’t pay you back?
Here are seven you should be wary of.
1. Mid-Range Bathroom Remodel
“The average cost is $16,634 with an average resale value of $10,668. The cost recouped is 64%,” said WCVB. A high-end bathroom remodel fares even worse, with a $76,429 spend providing a 59.8% ROI.
2. Master Suite Addition
“The average cost is $108,090 and the average resale value is $68,146, putting the cost recouped at 63%,” said WCVB. Where it’s feasible to create an attic bedroom instead, the ROI is significantly better, at 77.2% with $55,696 spent on a midrange project.
3. Family Room Addition
With an average cost of $85,740, a family room addition typically pays back $53,624 for a 62% ROI. Direct those funds toward a deck addition instead, and this desirable amenity will pay you back with an 80.05% ROI and will cost just $10,048 on a midrange project.