2009-2010 Cost vs Value Report for Seattle

Every year, Remodeling Magazine puts out a detailed report highlighting various types of remodeling projects.  For each project, they display the total costs, the added resale value, and the percentage of costs recouped.  They provide local (Seattle, WA), regional (Pacific), and national averages for each project type.

In reading the report it was very encouraging to see that Seattle is above the Pacific and National averages in almost every project type listed and despite overall home values going down, many common remodeling projects in Seattle still recoup over 90% of the costs.

Here are the Top 10 projects that pay back in Seattle:

1-  Entry Door Replacement   107.6%

2-  Attic Bedroom Addition     102.2%

3-  Window Replacement         98.0%

4-  Basement Remodel           95.3%

5-  Deck Addition                   94.9%

6- Minor Kitchen Remodel       93.2%

7- Major Kitchen Remodel       90.9%

8- Roofing Replacement          89.3%

9- Two Story Addition             83.5%

10- Bathroom Remodel           81.0%

If you’re interested in reading the entire report with National and Regional Averages, CLICK HERE.