Features would probably include insulation, painted drywall walls, ceiling and floors. The half bath includes a toilet and sink. Recovery can reach 45 percent. Pouring money into a below-grade space doesn't yield the return it would in other areas of the home. The project might still be a great solution for a young family who plan to live in a too-small house for several more years.
Recovery rates are higher for a walk-out basement.
If most homes in your neighborhood have garages, you might consider adding one too. A concrete floor, footing, walls, roof, siding, windows and of course the doors are included in the average 600 square foot, two-car garage. An oversize two-car garage might also include a workshop and storage area. Recovery can reach 60 percent. Copyright GMAC Home Services, Inc. 1998.