From the WSJ Real Estate Archives

Homes for Sale That Have Both
Remodeled Kitchens and Baths

by Sheree R. Curry
From The Wall Street Journal Online
February 24, 2006

Midrange bathroom remodels fetch 102% return on investment, up from 87.5% in 2002, according to the National Association of Realtors. Kitchen remodels get a 91% return, up from 66%. Here are homes with those rooms remodeled.

  • Clayton, Mo.
  • Greenville, Del.
  • Washington Depot, Conn.

PLACE/PRICE: Clayton, Mo./ $599,000

PROPERTY TAX*: $4,823 per year

THE PROPERTY: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths

DESCRIPTION: The baths, kitchen and basement in this 1960 home with 2,028 square feet were updated in fall 2005. The house has built-in shelving in the family room and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout.

NOTABLE: The kitchen has new maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. All of the baths have ceramic tile and new fixtures. The master bath in this two-story colonial has a 25-square-foot shower with three body sprays.

Note: *Current owner's payment

Sources: realtor.org, realtor.com, wendybunch.com, sothebysrealty.com

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