On a house with two or three bedrooms, add a 24-by-16-foot master bedroom suite over a crawl space. Include walk-in closet/dressing area, whirlpool tub in ceramic tile platform, separate 3-by-4-foot ceramic tile shower, and double-bowl vanity with solid surface countertop. Bedroom floor is carpet; bath floor is ceramic tile. Painted walls, ceiling, and trim. General and spot lighting, exhaust fan.
Upscale
Add a spacious sleeping area with lounging/sitting area adjacent to large master bath. Include custom bookcases, woodworking details, and built-in storage; high-end gas fireplace with stone hearth and custom mantle; and large walk-in closet/dressing area with natural light, mirrors, and linen storage. Add French doors accessing a veranda, balcony, or other outdoor space. Bath includes a large walk-in shower with dual shower system, stone shower walls and floor, and custom frameless glass enclosure. Add corner-design whirlpool tub bordered on two sides by windows and built into granite or marble platform with custom cabinet front. Include two sinks in separate custom vanities with stone countertops and large mirrors. Create partitioned area for luxury one-piece toilet. Add hospitality center with bar sink, under-counter refrigerator, custom cabinetry, granite or marble countertop, and microwave. Include soundproofing, in-floor heating, custom wall finishes and hardware, general and spot lighting, and lighting controls.
| Mid-Range | Upscale | ||
| Market | Job Cost | Resale Value | Cost Recouped |
| National Average | $70,245 | $56,257 | 80.1% |
| Albany, N.Y. | 69,864 | 67,500 | 96.6% |
| Allentown, Pa. | 73,211 | —* | 0.0% |
| Baltimore | 66,733 | 67,500 | 101.1% |
| Boston | 84,554 | —* | 0.0% |
| Buffalo, N.Y. | 74,632 | —* | 0.0% |
| Burlington, Vt. | 55,961 | —* | 0.0% |
| Harrisburg, Pa. | 68,656 | 32,625 | 47.5% |
| Hartford, Conn. | 80,491 | 50,000 | 62.1% |
| Manchester, N.H. | 65,127 | 47,750 | 73.3% |
| New York | 87,714 | 77,808 | 88.7% |
| Philadelphia | 79,686 | —* | 0.0% |
| Pittsburgh | 73,048 | 51,197 | 70.1% |
| Providence, R.I. | 76,336 | 85,333 | 111.8% |
| Washington, D.C. | 71,824 | 61,231 | 85.3% |
| Wilmington, Del. | 73,754 | 67,918 | 92.1% |
| East Average | 73,439 | 60,886 | 82.9% |
| Chicago | 90,001 | 90,420 | 100.5% |
| Cincinnati | 73,705 | 51,250 | 69.5% |
| Cleveland | 77,699 | 55,000 | 70.8% |
| Columbus, Ohio | 70,857 | 34,889 | 49.2% |
| Des Moines, Iowa | 68,270 | —* | —* |
| Detroit | 82,620 | 26,500 | 32.1% |
| Grand Rapids, Mich. | 66,610 | 37,333 | 56.0% |
| Indianapolis | 69,690 | 52,625 | 75.5% |
| Kansas City | 75,252 | 44,200 | 58.7% |
| Madison, Wis. | 75,463 | 54,667 | 72.4% |
| Milwaukee | 78,773 | 65,000 | 82.5% |
| Minneapolis | 80,417 | 67,392 | 83.8% |
| St. Louis | 78,000 | 60,429 | 77.5% |
| Wichita, Kan. | 61,440 | 35,333 | 57.5% |
| Midwest Average | 74,914 | 51,926 | 69.3% |
| Atlanta | 67,373 | 75,625 | 112.2% |
| Birmingham, Ala. | 68,041 | 54,885 | 80.7% |
| Columbia, S.C. | 52,996 | 42,500 | 80.2% |
| Dallas | 61,732 | 49,375 | 80.0% |
| Houston | 64,352 | 42,199 | 65.6% |
| Jacksonville, Fla. | 60,240 | 34,200 | 56.8% |
| Knoxville, Tenn. | 57,072 | —* | —* |
| Louisville, Ky. | 65,968 | 55,500 | 84.1% |
| Memphis, Tenn. | 59,577 | 51,000 | 85.6% |
| Miami | 63,609 | 65,000 | 102.2% |
| New Orleans | 63,332 | 84,000 | 132.6% |
| Norfolk, Va. | 54,957 | 40,250 | 73.2% |
| Orlando, Fla. | 61,770 | 42,823 | 69.3% |
| Raleigh, N.C. | 54,365 | 46,200 | 85.0% |
| Richmond, Va. | 57,009 | 40,750 | 71.5% |
| San Antonio | 62,411 | 37,667 | 60.4% |
| Tampa, Fla. | 59,387 | 58,800 | 99.0% |
| Tulsa, Okla. | 58,925 | 53,333 | 90.5% |
| South Average | 60,729 | 51,418 | 84.7% |
| Albuquerque, N.M. | 63,486 | 39,480 | 62.2% |
| Boise, Idaho | 66,395 | 48,000 | 72.3% |
| Colorado Springs | 68,958 | 41,000 | 59.5% |
| Denver | 66,830 | 42,143 | 63.1% |
| Las Vegas | 79,528 | 62,310 | 78.3% |
| Los Angeles | 84,299 | 51,958 | 61.6% |
| Phoenix | 66,177 | 45,118 | 68.2% |
| Portland, Ore. | 75,485 | 50,026 | 66.3% |
| Sacramento, Calif. | 85,867 | 88,600 | 103.2% |
| Salt Lake City | 62,430 | 58,441 | 93.6% |
| San Diego | 81,127 | 86,626 | 106.8% |
| San Francisco | 91,298 | 120,917 | 132.4% |
| Seattle | 79,331 | 89,000 | 112.2% |
| West Average | 74,709 | 63,355 | 84.8% |
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