Does Finishing a Basement Increase Home Value?

Yes. A finished basement adds 15-20% to home value and returns 70-80% of project cost in equity.

TypeCost (1,000 sqft)Value AddedROI
Standard$30K-$40K$24K-$32K70-80%
Mid-Range$40K-$55K$32K-$44K75-80%
Legal ADU$55K-$75K$44K-$65K+80-90%+

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