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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1698 N San Gabriel Avenue Sierra Vista, AZ 85635

$569,900
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,079 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6748521
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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27413 N 23rd Drive Phoenix, AZ 85085

$569,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,313 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6719855
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This single story home is located in the most sought ever popular Norterra Dynamite Mountain Ranch! Move in ready 3 bedrooms with a sizeable den, 2 bath and 2 car garage. Cozy front porch. Impressive entrance with Vaulted ceiling. Updated wood tile like flooring and newly installed carpet and paint. Center Kitchen island. Freestanding Stainless steel stove, so is the microwave. Neutral kitchen Backsplash to include the tech area. Spacious pantry. Master's bedroom with wide walk-in closet. Large Covered patio. Close to Shopping, Restaurants and Entertainment, and TSMC. Minutes to I-17. A MUST SEE!!!

11514 E Kiowa Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209

$569,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,812 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6758282
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
This home offers the ultimate in comfort! Upgraded with attention given to every detail. The home offers a North/South exposure. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers you a split bedroom design for the ultimate privacy for your guests. The 3rd bedroom is currently being used as a den and is adjacent to the Arizona/hobby room/studio which opens to the back yard. The remodeled kitchen offers alder cabinets, granite counter tops custom lighting and pull out drawers in both the kitchen & the pantry. Large laundry room offers a sink and the washer and dryer. The master bath has been upgraded with a custom walk-in shower with dual shower heads, double grab safety bars, double sinks, two large closets & separate commode room. Three car garage w/mini-split a/c!! This is a very nice home!!! There is a water softener, water distiller, plus a three car garage with epoxied flooring, mini split a/c system and abundant storage and shelving. Outside there is a concrete pad, storage shed, citrus, artificial grass, which is north facing for the best year round exposure. Sunland Springs Village is the east valley's PREMIER Adult Community!! This is an incredible home!!

2856 N 71st Street Scottsdale, AZ 85257

$569,900
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,478 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6770564
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Location, Location, Location! A charming home situated in the Heart of Scottsdale! Close to Old Town, Tempe, shopping, dining, & entertainment. NO HOA! This preferred, split, Great Room floor plan shows very light & bright and exudes a cool vibe. The crown molding is a nice accent! Perfect for entertaining or Family/Friend time. A Guest Bedroom offers a separate entrance. The updated Kitchen features a gas stove, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, and a skylight. French doors lead to a large screened in Arizona Room/Patio. The Primary Bedroom is sizable and offers a walk-in closet. French doors provide an escape to a quaint Private Patio. The Primary Bath boasts a beautiful tiled walk-in shower. NEWER A/C! NO CARPET HERE, just lovely wood-look plank tile floors throughout. Relax in the spacious, private Backyard with mature shade trees & Mountain views. This home is move-in ready and a must-see!

29449 N Sorrento Drive Peoria, AZ 85383

$569,900
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,835 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6761271
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Welcome to the Adult Community of Trilogy of Vistancia. This Shea built home is the Vibrant Model and features charming stone accents and entry paver details. As you walk inside, you'll see the pride of ownership is throughout. It features an open-concept layout with living, dining and kitchen flowing easily together. The kitchen features designer cabinetry, tile backsplash, granite countertops, pendant lighting, pantry and a full stainless steel appliance package. The master bedroom offers plenty of room for large furniture and includes a walk-in closet, along with a master bathroom featuring dual sinks and a walk-in shower. The secondary bedroom is separate from the master and conveniently located near the additional bath. The den / office features multiple areas of built in cabinets. It could also be converted to a third bedroom or formal dining. The laundry room is complete with washer, dryer, lower and upper cabinets, and additional hobby / craft area. The backyard is an absolute delight and perfect for entertaining with a full covered patio. Additional features include plantation shutters throughout and a central vacuum system which has additional connections for the garage. Trilogy at Vistancia combines luxurious amenities with a vibrant social atmosphere.

6713 W Valley View Drive Laveen, AZ 85339

$569,900
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,048 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6670796
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Highly desired Jubilee floorplan on the LARGEST LOT w/resort style backyard can now be yours! Built in 2022, this gorgeous single story offers 4 bedrooms, teen/bonus room, 3 bathrooms, spacious open floorplan, ceramic wood plank flooring, Chef's kitchen w/granite countertops, apron sink, huge island, 5 burner gas stove, W/I pantry, fan/blinds throughout, designer light fixtures & window treatments, oversized bedrooms, & epoxy flooring in garage. Then step outside to the serene mountain views & your resort style backyard featuring extended covered patio w/pavers, travertine tiling around the gorgeous pebbletec pool w/Baja shelf, water feature, & lights. You will also enjoy the mutliple paved areas for seating, turf & grassy areas, and the luscious grapefruit, lemon, lime, & orange trees. Owners have put in well over $130K in upgrades after the home was built. You cannot get a new build with this large of a lot & mountain views, completed backyard w/pool, AND all the high-end interior finishings for under $600K. This is a once in a lifetime deal, hurry before it's gone!

3422 E Powell Way Gilbert, AZ 85298

$569,900
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,528 SqFt
Status Active Under Contract
MLS # 6743650
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
5 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a loft*2 bedrooms are split downstairs, 1 with an attached bath*Upstairs bedrooms with Jack & Jill bath, Tech center hallway*Oversized master bedroom w/separate garden tub & shower, dual sinks, & walk in closet*Upgraded kitchen with white cabinets, Quartz countertops, pantry, & island open to the family room w/surround sound*Freshly painted interior w/neutral color*Recessed lighting, new carpet & new luxury vinyl t/o*Covered back patio, grass and mature landscaping*Excelling A+ rated schools Casteel Junior High & Casteel High School*Seville Golf & Country Club features pools, water-slides, private restaurant, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball, a state of the art gym, child care & more for a separate monthly payment*Close to fine dining, high end shopping... & easy access to 60 & 202 FWYS*

16013 W Alameda Road Surprise, AZ 85387

$569,850
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,159 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6742996
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Owned Solar !!! Enjoy the savings with Solar Panels. Welcome to this charming home in Escalante! This Fulton floorplan has 3 spacious bedrooms, a study, 3 bathrooms, and a 3-car tandem garage! Gourmet kitchen with stunning cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless-steel built-in appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a kitchen island with a breakfast bar and beautiful pendant lights. There is a gas stub in kitchen for easy conversion to a gas cook top. The great room has surround sound and a center-open extended-length sliding glass door. The primary suite is spotless with a lavish ensuite bathroom featuring an oversized tiled shower, a dual sink vanity, and a walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are move-in ready with ceiling fans and blinds! The backyard is pristine with easy care landscape and a covered patio. Do not miss out on this spotless home! Escalante is a vibrant home community offering an array of top-tier amenities designed for active and leisurely lifestyles. Enjoy a massive resort-style pool with shaded areas to keep you cool, multiple lighted sport courts for evening games, and a challenging disc golf course. Enjoy the expansive playground, while residents can also indulge in table tennis, bocce ball, and a dedicated volleyball court for endless entertainment and relaxation.

4380 W Ruby Drive Eloy, AZ 85131

$569,500
2 Beds
2 Baths
2,198 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6779440
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
Highly upgraded PAVONA w/Flex Room built in 2022. SOLAR is PAID & will save you $. Gorgeous 2 bedroom, 2 bath, Den + 2.5 car garage. Kitchen features 41'' cabinets, Granite counters, Gas range, Pot filler, Butlers pantry, farm sink, Spacious walk-in pantry, Subway backsplash, under cabinet lights, the microwave that broils & air frys. Master has 2ft ext., walk-in curbless shower & granite vanities. Upgrades include Shutters, 8 foot doors throughout, Luxury flooring, whole house water system, laundry cabinets, surround sound, Advanced tech, rain gutters, wet bar in the Great room & Flex room. Step out back to the extended covered patio w/fans & can lights. The fully fenced & professionally landscaped back yard has a raised garden & gas stub. This home has over $175K in upgrades!

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$569,500
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,959 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6754354
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
A definition gem on a spacious corner lot, perfectly nestled quite-nearly in the very center of the Queen Creek Marketplace itself! It's a deceptive-charmer that just keeps giving more and more as you tour it. Four bedrooms within a functional layout including a flex-space ideal for a home office, second living space/game room- or even could easily serve as a fifth/guest bedroom if ever desired! The finishes are totally up to 2024 standards with a modern-boho feel throughout stemming from the wood-look tile flooring to the generous and gorgeous kitchen. Best surprise might just be the backyard, it astounds in use of space- and all this is positioned ever-so-cosily next to a pathway to the shopping and dining just steps away! Don't miss this one.

36600 N Cave Creek Road Cave Creek, AZ 85331

$569,500
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,558 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6765704
Property Type Townhouse
Price Type --
Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Cave Creek! This beautifully designed residential condo features 2 spacious primary bedrooms, each with en-suite bath. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by an open-concept living space that flows from the kitchen to the living room, perfect for entertaining or relaxing with family. Large sliding doors out to the balcony offer breathtaking views of the iconic Saguaro, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stunning desert landscape. The kitchen comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, and an inviting breakfast bar. Enjoy your meals with a view on your private patio, where you can soak in the tranquility of your surroundings. Residents of this community can take advantage of the fantastic amenities, including a sparkling, heated community pool available year round; with hiking trails literally right outside your door! Whether you are relaxing by the water or exploring the nearby hiking trails and local shops, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the serene desert lifestyle. This condo offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and location. Dont miss your chance to own a piece of paradise in Cave Creek!

1318 W Via Del Palo -- San Tan Valley, AZ 85140

$569,098
2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,024 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6787433
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
MLS#6787433 April Completion! Located in the Ovation at Meridian community, the Powell floor plan is a beautifully designed single-story home from the Inspiration Series, offering 2,024 sq. ft. of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. The foyer welcomes you with a flex room on one side and a second suite with its own private bathroom on the other, conveniently positioned near a half bath. The open-concept gathering room and kitchen create a seamless flow, leading to the owner's suite tucked away in the corner for privacy. The spacious covered outdoor living area is perfect for creating your own backyard oasis. Structural options include: extended covered patio, 12ft sliding glass door, garage service door, whole house quartz, utility sink at laundry room.

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