Appraisers - Bathtub or Shower in 1 Bath

[Ben Nadeau]

Hey Everyone,

Bathtubs use to seem like a requirement in one bathroom homes. Does anyone else feel this need has shifted? In the middle of renovating my primary residence which will eventually be rented and/or sold  down the line. A shower pan/glass doors/tile/rain shower head will be much more visually appealing (and I think appraise higher?) in the one ~80sqft bathroom than another tub/shower insert. The only NEED for bathtubs anymore seems to be for young children. My thought process is a young family wouldn’t be renting or buying a 2bd/1ba home to begin with so the need for a bathtub may be unnecessary. I live in Bend, OR if market plays a factor. Any thoughts? Thanks!