How much is it to add square footage to a home?

Holidays got you begging Santa for a little more square footage? Here’s how much that’ll cost you (or Jolly Old Saint Nick) in 2021.⁣
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The average range for a home addition is $20,000 - $100,000 in 2021 with most homeowners spending around $55,000 on a 240 sq.ft. addition on the first floor (Fixr.com)⁣

The low-end cost is $7,000 for a first-floor bump out, while the highest is around $200,000 for a 1,000 sq. ft. second-floor addition with a roof.⁣
In general, expect to pay roughly $200 a square foot for a finished addition.⁣
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Additions come in all shapes and sizes so it’s a jolly good idea to get several estimates and talk with multiple contractors before taking the plunge. ⁣
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If you’re considering resale value as you plan, let me know. I’d love to share the additions and renovations I see having the greatest impact right here in our area.⁣