I live in a downtown 1000sqft loft & have 1 full bath.would my resell value go if i was to install shower only

Question

I live in a 1000 sq ft loft 1 bedroom in downtown dallas. I currently have a large garden tub and tile walls. It is all white and is about 9 years old and I was wanting to update. I personally prefer a shower only as i am to tall to take a bath. I was considering pulling the tub and installing a nice shower with either dual shower heads or over shower head. I would do a nice tile or travertine?? Any ideas if this would effect resale value as I only have 1 bedroom and 1 bath and the bath is only accesible through the bedroom. Since this is a smaller loft and located in downtown area I would think there would be very few people with kids looking at my unit when i resell? But I am still worried about spending a lot of money on an upgrade and then have trouble selling because of it? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Thanks

Thanks for the info. I already have upgrade countertops in the bathroom. I have granite and would just like to bring the bath up to par as it is just average.

Answer 1

A one bedroom is not going to be purchased by a family so I don't think your upgrade would be a downside to your sale price. But there are people who see that garden tub as a special upgrade and wouldn't throw it away without some thought. Can you open the shower area by doing all glass walls and frameless doors? That would add value and give everyone what they want. I would change the tiles out from white to an interesting tile with listoles all around and upgrade your sinks and counter areas. Check with a realtor about your comparables in your site to make sure you aren't taking on more than you can get a return for. It doesn't cost you anything to do that.

Answer 2

I would keep the tub/shower, but maybe update or refinish. I know many older people who have moved into condos and sometimes they want or need more than a shower.

Answer 3

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