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Answers (12)
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3923
I know this is an older posting but its a good one.. Screened porches always bring better value, people love to sit 'outside' without being visited by flying critters! However you can over build, talk to a realtor to make sure you dont overbuild
- workabee
- Contributions:1030
Yes of course. Why didn't your stock answer occur to anyone over a year ago? You are awesome! How about a date? I could use a nice complimentary lunch.
- JoEllen Ufner - ABR,GRI,SFR, "jufner"
- Contributions:397
It will depend on the enighborhood and comparables. I would suggest contracting your real estate agent to give you accurate data for your neighborhood.....best of luck
- jadedea
- Contributions:120
lmao zombie threads has risen for ole hallows eve!!!!!!
- Charlottesville Real Estate, "Charles McDonald"
- Contributions:230
Certainly area specific. I would say you want to enjoy the porch or do not add it.
- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3923
Hey Steve, so what did you do? Did you screen it it?
- Meg Russell, "GreenBrokerMeg"
- Contributions:16
My best guess is 80% or more in the moderate to luxury priced market. I have had buyers walk away from homes that did NOT have one - in this slow market that alone is heavy consideration. There is nothing like a screened in porch with a lazy spinning fan for enjoying the outdoors or ability to open one's back door for some fresh breezes.
- Debra (Debbie) Rose, "Livingston NJ"
- Contributions:2734
Call me silly, but I have a hunch Steve already made his decision in 2009, and has either kept his deck or is happily enjoying a not-so-new screened porch already.
- sunnyview
- Contributions:25139
Seriously.
- sunnyview
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Do you like talking to dead threads? Try real people, they make better clients.
- Joe Sciarrino, "Joe Sciarrino"
- Contributions:246
You will get some return or at least break even. But you can ensure a greater return if you were to convert it to true living space, hence increasing you living space square footage area. This will be a bit more of an investment; considering foundation and heating during winter but will be very affective. Good Luck
- Sheri Moritz, "SheriMoritz"
- Contributions:269
That will depend on what you spend to convert the deck to a screened porch. Appraisers use guidelines to adjust for differences and typically I have seen them adjust for a screened porch with a value between $2000 and $5000 depending on the finishing, size and how it compares to other homes with screened porches in your area. I find that the best ROI on things like that is enjoyment and how much time you will spend out there enjoying the NC evenings. When you sell the house it may sell faster than a home w/out a screened porch, but that will be a buyer preference.
What is the return on investment on turning a deck into a screened porch?
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