Approximately how much value do vaulted ceilings add?

[Mark K]

No one in this area wants a vaulted ceiling and they certainly won’t pay more for it. Now it is common to find nine or 10 foot ceilings in the main living areas, great room, dining room, kitchen, and then only 8 foot ceilings in the bedrooms.

I haven’t seen vaulted ceilings in new construction in 15 years, maybe longer. It probably adds as much value as a sunken living room (zero).

If you want it and want to pay for it, that’s up to you. Don’t expect anyone else to want it or pay extra for it. While you’re at it, be sure and put in shag carpet and avocado green appliances.

 

[Surf Cat]

First off, I find it interesting that the street you are going to build on consists primarily of two bedroom dwellings. Differing architectural styles it's pretty typical anywhere you go however.

To the matter at hand. if it's going to be your personal home and you want vaulted ceilings to give a more spacious feel. By all means, have at it. Just know you're going to have higher energy costs as others have mentioned. Plus, little if any ROI. Especially if there's no homes in the market area to gauge that vaulted ceilings are a desired feature willing to pay more for it.

Here in Los angeles, whenever I've done proposed new construction appraisals for builders looking for profit, open concept floor plans with large kitchen islands rule the day. 9 foot ceilings throughout, large fenestration opening interior spaces to outdoor living areas are at the top of the list. Natural light throughout.

Even the flippers of the 1960s homes with 8 ft ceilings are knocking down the interior walls creating the open concept with the Taaaa Daaa kitchen with the island that incorporates seating. Multiple offers on the ones done right.

 

[AppraisingLA123]

I am a builder, not a real estate agent and I am getting ready to build a new house. The house will be located on a street
that contains all newer (10 years) homes and they are mostly 2 bed 2 bath at about 1300 sq. feet. The houses are an eclectic bunch
with contemporary, traditional, modern and even log cabin siding but none have vaulted ceilings.

I would like the living room and main bedroom to have vaulted ceilings but only if it is worth the expense and trouble.


Is there a rough percentage I could use to gauge the added value?

Thanks
Rick

It would add 0 dollars to the value. can you

I am a builder, not a real estate agent and I am getting ready to build a new house. The house will be located on a street
that contains all newer (10 years) homes and they are mostly 2 bed 2 bath at about 1300 sq. feet. The houses are an eclectic bunch
with contemporary, traditional, modern and even log cabin siding but none have vaulted ceilings.

I would like the living room and main bedroom to have vaulted ceilings but only if it is worth the expense and trouble.


Is there a rough percentage I could use to gauge the added value?

Thanks

nothing. high ceilings different story.

 

[RCA]

For a given size house in terms of volume, vaulted ceilings remove living area. In fact, in many cases I have seen, vaulted ceilings were requested by buyers from builders by simply removing the second floor. above the living room. So, it may be a wash in terms of market value.

 

[AppraisingLA123]

If most poeple prefer normal roof, why would a vaulted roof raise the value? I think its annoying to havee a vaulted ceiling.

 

[sputnam]

It's a market question. The only way an appraiser can give you any sort of professional answer is to do an analysis focusing on valuted versus non vaulted ceilings. If you really want to know, spend some money to hire an appraiser to find the answer for the market you work in.