Value added is an estimate
The calculator multiplies your project cost by the selected project’s preset recovery ratio. It is a simplified scenario, not an appraisal or a prediction of what a buyer will pay.
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Explore how project cost and an assumed resale recovery rate affect the numbers. Use this as a starting point for a conversation, alongside local quotes and your own priorities.
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Home Improvement ROI Calculator
Compare project scenarios using preset cost-recovery assumptions. These illustrative ratios are not current market data; actual results vary by location and quality of work.
Illustrative estimates only. Preset ratios are assumptions, not verified current averages or a guarantee of resale value. Ask a local real estate professional for market-specific guidance.
Estimated Value Added at Resale
$23,220
86% cost recovery
Net Cost After Value Added
$3,780
What the project effectively costs you long-term
Estimated New Home Value
$423,220
Solid investment — strong recovery
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Understand what your estimate is telling you.
Cost recovery is not profit
A project that recovers less than its cost leaves a gap. The estimate does not include financing, ongoing maintenance, transaction costs, or changes in the wider housing market.
Comfort counts, too
Think about how long you will enjoy the improvement, what problem it solves, and what you can comfortably spend. Compare local bids before committing to a budget.