Which Renovations Add the Most Value to Your Home in 2025?

Which Renovations Add the Most Value to Your Home in 2025?

Before spending on a home improvement project, it's worth asking: will this increase the value of my home? Here's what our experience — and the data — says about ROI in the New York metro market.

High ROI Renovations

1. Kitchen Remodel (Mid-Range): 75–85% ROI An updated kitchen is the single most impactful factor for buyers. A mid-range remodel — new cabinets, quartz counters, and updated appliances — typically returns 75 to 85 cents on every dollar spent at resale.

2. Bathroom Addition: 65–80% ROI Adding a bathroom to a home with fewer than two can dramatically increase its appeal and value. Converting an unused basement space or large closet is often the most cost-effective path.

3. Basement Finishing: 65–75% ROI A finished basement adds livable square footage — the metric that matters most in real estate valuation. Legal bedrooms with proper egress windows add even more value.

4. Exterior Refresh: 70–90% ROI First impressions matter enormously. New siding, a fresh coat of paint, updated landscaping, and a new front door have some of the highest ROI of any project.

Renovations With Lower ROI (But Worth Doing)

• Luxury master suite addition: 40–60% ROI (personal enjoyment value is high)
• Swimming pool: 30–50% ROI (market-dependent)
• Sunroom addition: 50–60% ROI

The Onyx Philosophy on ROI

We don't just build beautiful spaces — we help clients make smart investment decisions. Before every project, we discuss your resale timeline, neighborhood comp values, and which improvements make the most financial sense for your specific home.

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