Michael Gentile, a West Coast Los Angeles REALTOR and an expert in house resale talks about the pros and cons of an additional bathroom.
Homebuyers prefer the number of bathrooms in almost equal ratio with the bedrooms. This will provide you with bigger returns. Having both a shower and a tub is important. Kids need tubs, while aging family members prefer showers. If you are planning to have an additional bathroom, make it a full bath (or at least a ¾ bath with a shower stall). A half bath adds 10.5% home value, while a full bath adds 20%.
If you live in a neighborhood with high property value, adding an expensive bath will minimize your returns. It’s best to consult a local real estate agent or an assessor to evaluate your return of investments. They alone, can determine if an additional feature can add value in resale. A costly upgrade does not always result to an increased in value.
If your motive in adding a bathroom is for your family’s sake, then by all means, do it. No one can put a tag price on the satisfaction of family members.
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