Enclose Porch Add Value?

[Matthew Richie]

We have a 3 bed 2 bath 1561 sqft house. The back porch has a roof and has walls on 3 sides. Would adding a fourth wall to enclose it add value as a rental or when selling?

Thanks for any input!

[Kenneth Garrett]

@Matthew Richie

It depends on the size of it.  If it’s large enough to create a bedroom and closet without it being an awkward design it could improve rents with an additional bedroom.  You could put in a mini split hvac unit.  Just remember the code requirements for a bedroom; smoke detector, egress window or door and unfortunately a permit.  The permit is up to you.  Minimum bedroom size is 100 square feet for two people.