Return
on Investment
Every year "Remodeling Magazine" publishes their Cost vs. Value Survey. They track the most popular remodeling projects in 35 metro markets to determine their return on investment. The value numbers are based on the opinions of 200-plus real estate agents and appraisers.
This list is reprinted from the November 2002 issue.
| Project | National Average |
Baltimore Area |
Washington Area |
| Bathroom Addition (Mid Range) | 94% |
55% |
166% |
| Two-Story Addition | 94% |
75% |
177% |
| Bathroom Remodel (Upsacle) | 91% |
56% |
124% |
| Bathroom Remodel (Mid Range) | 88% |
51% |
97% |
| Bathroom Addition (Upscale) | 81% |
48% |
124% |
| Basement Remodel | 79% |
51% |
119% |
| Family Room Addition | 79% |
66% |
136% |
| Siding Replacement | 79% |
62% |
96% |
| Master Suite (Upscale) | 77% |
71% |
125% |
| Master Suite (Mid Range) | 75% |
65% |
124% |
| Window Replacement (Upscale) | 77% |
63% |
97% |
| Window Replacement (Mid Range) | 74% |
55% |
89% |
| Major Kitchen Remodel (Mid Range) | 67% |
43% |
111% |
| Roof Replacement | 67% |
67% |
73% |
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