Cost $27,500Adds $26,400
Your estimate
Cost
$80,000
Adds at resale
$40,000
Recouped
50%
National planning figure: $80,000 cost, 50% recouped. Ranked #22 of 27 projects by ROI.
A major midrange remodel is a full replacement of a roughly 200-square-foot kitchen: new semi-custom cabinets, an island, stone counters, new appliances, flooring, lighting and often a reworked layout.
Why it scores where it does
- Layout changes mean plumbing, electrical and sometimes structural work.
- Buyers value it, but not dollar-for-dollar beyond what the neighborhood supports.
- Cost overruns are common once walls are opened.
Get the most from it
- Do it because you will enjoy it for years, not as a pre-sale move.
- Hold a 15 to 20 percent contingency.
- Keep the sink and range roughly where they are to save on plumbing and venting.
Major kitchen remodel (midrange) ROI by region
| Region | Cost | Value added | % recouped | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | $96,000 | $51,200 | 53% | |
| Mountain | $80,000 | $42,400 | 53% | |
| South Atlantic | $76,000 | $38,400 | 51% | |
| New England | $89,600 | $44,000 | 49% | |
| West South Central | $73,600 | $34,800 | 47% | |
| East South Central | $72,000 | $33,600 | 47% | |
| Middle Atlantic | $88,000 | $40,800 | 46% | |
| West North Central | $78,400 | $35,200 | 45% | |
| East North Central | $79,200 | $34,400 | 43% |
Frequently asked questions
Is a major kitchen remodel worth it before selling?
Rarely, on numbers alone. You will typically recover around half of the cost. If you are selling within a year or two, a minor remodel or a deep refresh is the better bet.
What is the biggest cost in a kitchen remodel?
Cabinetry and its installation, commonly around a third of the budget, followed by labor, appliances and countertops.
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