Here’s How Much Replacing the Front Door Will Boost Your Home’s Value

That classic Dutch option is calling your name.
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Homes with curb appeal always have one thing in common: an impressive front door. But getting one isn’t always a budget-friendly pursuit. On average the project will cost you $1,685, according to Realm, a free-to-use source that aims to help homeowners untap their potential home value. The good news is replacing your front door (opting for a completely fresh style, upgraded hardware, or new paint color) can add $8,165 to your overall investment, translating to an impressive ROI of 484.55 percent. 

The exterior upgrade is a no-brainer. The only question is, what should you change? As we’ve learned in the past, houses with a glossy black coat of exterior paint on the front door, like Farrow & Ball’s popular Railings hue, can sell for up to $6,000 more than similar homes. A classic Dutch door is another solid pick for its pure versatility (you can close the top, unfasten the bottom, latch them together, add a windowpane, and use the ledge as a perch). Or allow light to stream into the entryway via a frosted glass door that instantly offers up a contemporary look when paired with Moroccan tile flooring. 

While you’re tackling the front door, consider making a few other key updates outside that will boost your home’s value. Painting the exterior or paving the driveway can add around $10,500, while swapping out the windows for efficient ones can add almost $15,000. When one door closes, another one opens. 

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Lydia Geisel

Home Editor

Lydia Geisel has been on the editorial team at Domino since 2017. Today, she writes and edits home and renovation stories, including house tours, before and afters, and DIYs, and leads our design news coverage. She lives in New York City.