Value of half bath? Too close to kitchen, but only one on 1stFlr
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Resale value if removing only bathtub and replacing with shower
Comments (27)I was going to suggest the same as juliekcmo. Rip out the tub, cap off unused plumbing so a tub can easily be put back in. Don't get one of those big solid shower units, use tile and keep plenty of extra (and grout!) 'just in case'. You're going to have to think about a shower door... that's actually a bigger decision. Do you want to spend the money on a nice frameless one (would appeal to buyer that doesn't mind not having a tub) or do you just use a curtain? (would appeal to someone that's going to put in a tub-less tile to repair). Ripping out the bottom of the shower and plopping down a tub won't be a deal breaker if a prospective buyer loves the house in every other way. I wouldn't offer an allowance right away unless they asked for it or I would use it in a counter offer. Your realtor will give you feedback-it might be necessary to offer it right off the bat....See MorePlantation shutters. Half window only?
Comments (14)I am just now researching this same thing. I just ordered faux wood 2" blinds for two bedrooms from J.C. Penny. Really good sale. But the shutter prices were to much $$$$$. I think they quoted me $141.00 per window. I have found some good pricing at netshutters.com around $65.00 for the same window. These are in my kitchen are I need the cafe shutter 19 1/2" wide & I need 26" high. That is just beyond the sash. Now in the master bath I am also doing the cafe shutter and I have three windows mulled together. I need the shutter to be 75" long and 32" high. Again, netshutters had the best price. I asked on this forum about blinds and shutters and someone on here said she got some from this company and was happy with them. They are not the same quality as hunter douglass but lots less $$$$$ Does anyone know where the top of a cafe shutter should be? I thought that it should just about cover the window latch. So I figured 1 inch above the window sash!!...See MoreHalf or full bath for resale?
Comments (45)Our house is 100-year-old 2-story, and the original (only) bathroom is on the main floor, directly off the KITCHEN of all places. All 3 bedrooms are upstairs. Somewhere along the line, previous owners remodeled an upstairs porch into a half-bath, but when we bought the place, the only tub/shower was downstairs. We've since remodeled the upstairs half-bath into a full bath with a large shower. With that being said, I still LOVE having a full bath with tub downstairs. It comes in extremely handy for bathing our dog, and on the occasions where we've had multiple houseguests overflowing the upstairs bedrooms, they've had a full bath to use on the main floor. Since it's off the kitchen, the tub has doubled as excess pot-and-pan drainage after having 20 guests for Thanksgiving dinner (and no dishwasher!) Even though we hardly ever use it for baths, we end up using it for other things... and when the time comes to remodel that bathroom, we're definitely keeping the tub....See MoreNegative impact to home value? 3/4 bathroom to a 1/2 bath+laundry room
Comments (14)As an retired appraiser, I am loath to ever advise the loss of a functioning bathroom. It will usually result in a loss of valuation. If the subject home had five baths, it would be a very different answer. The extra baths would be redundant. It is typical that more buyers want three bedrooms and two baths than two bedrooms and 1.5 baths and are willing to pay for the extra utility more bedrooms and baths offer. When I read your description of the issue my first thought was the loss of the downstairs bathroom is probably not a big deal. Then I looked at your floorplan. Now, I'm not so certain. Two things come to mind, will this house be a candidate for tear down? It is at the beach. Are there a lot of teardowns nearby? If there are teardowns and new construction, it really doesn't matter what you do. The buyer will only want the lot. If it is likely that a new buyer will not tear the house down, I would advise against the loss of the 3/4 bathroom. With very little effort and minimal cost, your downstairs floor plan can be adapted to incorporate a downstairs bedroom. The addition of the downstairs bedroom with bath would place the home in an entirely different category of buyer. Downstairs bedrooms are very attractive to buyers because they can accommodate older guests and provide greater flexibility. Getting that third bedroom with adjacent bath would provide for the highest and best use. That's appraiser speak for more money. There are many ways ways to adjust the floorplan to incorporate both the need for a better laundry space, better living area, kitchen update and even another bedroom. You should post in the Building a Home Forum with a scale drawing showing measurements of the downstairs and ask for floorplan ideas. If you know the load bearing walls, that would be helpful to the discussion. Mark all the entries, doors and windows. You might be surprised about the answers. The Kitchen Forum can provide you with some ideas about your pending kitchen/bath renovation, too. This is what I would advise. Contact one or two experienced realtors about the local market and the prices between 2 bedroom 1.5 homes and 3 bedroom 2 bath homes. Tell them that you are not selling this week. But, you plan to sell in two to three years and want their input before you renovate. Be sure to ask more than one for their opinion. They will want to provide you with this information because they might get the listing when you are ready to sell in a few years. They will hope to build a future relationship. It will cost you nothing. Good luck with your decision....See Morenosoccermom
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