Lose a Bedroom For a Bathroom? (house, buyer, price)

[The Ice]

Hi All

Which is better in terms of home value?

3 Bedroom 3 1/2 Bath vs. 4 Bedroom 2 1/2 Bath

We have a smallish 4th bedroom that we are thinking of turning into a Bathroom. The renovation would mean each bedroom would have its own bathroom. Right now the master has it's own bathroom but the other share a family bath in hallway.

[Tigeru]

Are you wanting us to tell you as people who will never see the house or pretend we're your family members and tell you how we feel?

[The Ice]

There are many people on this forum with experience who I am sure have worked with people do this. They could provide insight on the benefit or shortcomings. If you have nothing constructive to contribute please just move on to troll others.

[goldenlove]

I think it would depend on the area where it's located, for sure.

[Edward Teach]

I'd say that in general, a 4 br, 2 and 1/2 bath house would be more sellable and command a higher price than a 3/3 and 1/2 (especially if the master already has an en suite) in almost any Triangle sub-market.

[zitsky]

Why not let a future buyer renovate their way?

[twingles]

If you're planning to stay in the house for awhile and this is how you want to use the space, go for it. If you are thinking of selling in the near future, I wouldn't do it.

[Edward Teach]

Originally Posted by zitsky

Why not let a future buyer renovate their way?

Because the OP thinks the renovations might make the house sell for more, i.e., put more money in his/her pocket.

[wheelsup]

4 bedroom better for home value IMO

[DPK]

4 bedroom is a better value IMO -- can always use one of those bedrooms for an office.