Kitchen Remodel
in Ames.
Average ROI at resale · Ames
A mid-range kitchen remodel across the Ames typically runs $27,880 at completion and returns $26,333 at resale, a 94.5% ROI according to 2025 Cost vs. Value data for the Ames market.
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Typical Range
$15,000 to $75,000
Typical Kitchen Remodel projects in Ames run $15,000 to $75,000. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 76% at resale (Cost vs Value data).
What Kitchen Remodel Returns in Ames
Mid-range cost and resale value from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.
| Project | Cost | Resale Value | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $27,880 | $26,333 | 95% |
| Major Kitchen Remodel | Midrange | $80,850 | $47,657 | 59% |
| Major Kitchen Remodel | Upscale | $159,347 | $60,107 | 38% |
Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier.
Minor Kitchen Remodel ROI Trend
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 80.5% |
| 2020 | 77.6% |
| 2021 | 72.2% |
| 2022 | 71.2% |
| 2023 | 83.5% |
| 2024 | 83.3% |
| 2025 | 94.5% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.
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