Cost vs Value: Attic Bedroom Remodel

Continuing our series tackling the cost of a construction project versus the value that it immediately adds to your home, today we are looking at an attic bedroom remodel. Check back every week for new blog posts and information on how to invest in the value of your home.

Convert unfinished attic space to a 15-by- 15-foot bedroom and a 5-by-7-foot bath- room with shower. Include a 15-foot shed dormer, four new windows, and closet space under the eaves. Insulate and finish ceiling and walls. Carpet floor. Extend existing HVAC to new space; provide electrical wiring and lighting to code. Retain existing stairs, but add rail and baluster around stairwell.

Average Cost For The Pacific Region: $58,913.00
Average Pacific Region Resale Value: $51,286.00
Cost Recouped: 87.1%

National Average Cost: $48,913.00
Nation Average Resale Value: $35,694.00
Cost Recouped: 73.8%

Data pulled from costvsvalue.com