Top 10 Home Projects NationallyIn Terms of Costs Recouped at Resale

The Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, produced by Remodeling magazine in cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Magazine, provides estimated costs for 36 midrange or upscale home-improvement projects, along with the percentage of cost that owners can expect to recoup when they sell. Projects range from a new garage door to a master suite addition.

Project 1Entry door replacement (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 101.8%

Project 2Manufactured stone veneer (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 92.2%

Project 3Garage door replacement (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 88.5%

Project 4Siding replacement, fiber cement (upscale)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 84.3%

Project 5Garage door replacement (upscale)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 82.5%

Project 6Siding replacement, vinyl (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 80.7%

Project 7Deck addition, wood (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 80.5%

Project 8Minor kitchen remodel (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 79.3%

Project 9Window replacement, wood (midrange)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 78.8%

Project 10Siding replacement, foam-backed vinyl (upscale)

National average of costs recouped at resale: 77.6%

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