Backyard Renovations Ranked by ROI

For many, backyards can be a place of comfort and peace, a place to retreat to when the hectic energy of your house gets to be too much. And as important as the front and curb appeal is, the back exterior plays an important role in the value of your home.

Your backyard can essentially add square footage to your home and draw in buyers envisioning a lifestyle. Depending on the project you had in mind, some backyard renovations can bring in a return as high as 200%. We ranked the list of backyard renovations from highest to lowest return on investment (ROI).

backyard renovations by roi

Outdoor Kitchen: 100-200%

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Adding an outdoor kitchen has an average ROI of 100-200%. The luxury of having an outdoor kitchen allows you to have great outdoor dining space only footsteps away. If you enjoy entertaining and cooking, especially in the summer months, having an outdoor kitchen is an ideal renovation project. While having the highest ROI, this project is also ONE of the costliest, starting anywhere from 2K all the way up to 100K for top of the line appliances and more durable equipment.

Fire Pit: 150%

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According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, fire pits are ONE of the most requested items by owners today. Creating a fire pit, especially in the backyard, is a way to provide additional entertainment space adds Holly Henbest. Adding a portable fire pit can see an average ROI of 150%. Make sure it blends in with the landscape and there’s plenty of seating around so you can enjoy a comfortable outdoor space all year long.

Exterior Lighting: 50%

Patio: 30-60%

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While it yields a lower ROI, additions to the patio can help to change the mood and aesthetic of a backyard. The benefits of a patio are numerous, from having a place to enjoy the sun or for weekend entertaining purposes. Patios that see the biggest return on investment are ones that take in regard the proportion of the home and the land itself. It should be a balancing act so, that the patio doesn’t overtake the rest of the home.

Plants and Fixtures: $200

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If you’re looking for an easier project that doesn’t involve a high degree of planning, adding plants or fixtures is the equivalent of throwing a fresh coat of paint on the walls. It freshens up the space and adds points of visual interest to the area.

If you’re seriously considering renovating your backyard, give me a call to see what works best for your neighborhood – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

Source:  http://blog.realtyonegroup.com/backyard-renovations-roi/

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19545 E Domingo Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$883,995
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,180 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6729005
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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19571 E Domingo Road Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$883,995
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,580 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6730574
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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20971 E Starflower Drive Queen Creek, AZ 85142

$882,390
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,550 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6768214
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$880,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,570 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6772652
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$880,000
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,080 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6773662
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
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$880,000
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,220 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6780416
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$880,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,908 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6771379
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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7395 E Buena Terra Way Scottsdale, AZ 85250

$880,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,010 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6774115
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$880,000
5 Beds
3 Baths
3,251 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6780756
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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56701 N Cope Road Wickenburg, AZ 85390

$880,000 - 3Br/2Ba -  for Sale in 8.1 Acres, Wickenburg
New
$880,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,411 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784931
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$880,000
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,304 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6663352
Property Type Apartment
Price Type --
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$880,000
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,143 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6689773
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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