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Value is subjective. Either you (or your future buyer) want it, or not.
On the other hand, the SIZE of bedrooms is more important than number.
Many "starter" homes that are advertised as 3br, 2 ba, are woefully inadequate.
The typical master (or main) bedroom is too [expletive] large, as is the master bath, while the other two bedrooms are designed for munchkins.
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IMHO, based on changing demographics, it would be better to have a combination of In-Law suite + 3 Br, 2 Ba house, where the two other bedrooms are large (adult size). This would also support their use for a larger family, utilizing bunk beds, etc. The In-Law suite can have multiple functions beyond housing aged relatives. (And make sure that the In-Law suite has universal access features!). If the suite has a separate external entry, it can function as an office for in-home business.
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The incorporation of transforming "automated" furniture can also offer options that quickly convert a craft room into a guest room. Ditto, for capsule or pod modules.
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Frankly, one might seek a "forever home" and ignore resale features.
the 4th bedroom is open to the family room (no walls enclosing it). Both models have the same total square footage. Any opinions about that? In that case, would there be a price difference?
Even if there was, if I had no need of an open office or library, the price difference would not sway me.
i'm curious....if you saw 2 houses that were practically identical and in the same neighborhood but one was a 2 br and one was 3br, how much would you feel that additional bedroom would be worth in value? Assuming a major metro city,e g. Atlanta, nashville, houston, etc.
+25%
Add another 20% for a 4th bdrm.
Add another 15% for a 5th bdrm.
As you see, the cost of each bdrm comes down, when the number of bdrms is going up.
I have always been told that it's easier to sell a three bedroom home than a two bedroom home. So if you think you will want to eventually move, that's something to think about.
An 11 x 11 bedroom is worth about $40,077 in my neighborhood. 121 square feet @$337 = $40,077. For my particular house that is approximately 6.7% of the total value.
A very long time ago... I bought my house in 2002. I would say I was listening to a financial show and the guy made a point about a 3 br 2 ba being a "need" for a family not a want. So, he said it is always a safe bet to own a basic 3 br 2 ba because in down markets families still need a home. So, that's why I went with a 3 / 2. Actually mine is a 3 / 2.5 (plus a small den).
An 11 x 11 bedroom is worth about $40,077 in my neighborhood. 121 square feet @$337 = $40,077. For my particular house that is approximately 6.7% of the total value.
I wonder why bedrooms (except master) are always so small here, even in a big house. Kids spend lots of time there, they play - often with friends, do homework etc. Closets are typically small too. 11x11 bedroom IS small.
I wonder why bedrooms (except master) are always so small here, even in a big house. Kids spend lots of time there, they play - often with friends, do homework etc. Closets are typically small too. 11x11 bedroom IS small.
It depends on house size. There is no such thing as typical. Our last two homes were 3/office with a difference of 1500 sq feet. Master closet was the size of the current master bedroom:>)
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