Also curious if this counted as a bedroom for an appraisal?

12 years ago

We want the ability to have our guest room open up to our living room much like this one - but also want to be sure an appraiser will treat it like a bedroom.

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bethkt
11 years ago
This was just the solution I was looking for. Thanks!
User
11 years ago
According to Sacramento Appraisal Blog:

Four things a room MUST have to be considered a bedroom:
1. Entrance: A bedroom needs at least two methods of egress, so it should be accessible from the house (commonly through a door), and then have one other exit (window or door).
2. Ceiling Height: A bedroom ceiling needs to be at least 7 ft tall. It’s okay if some portions of the ceiling are below this level, but at least 50% of the ceiling needs to be a minimum of 7 ft in height. Most ceilings tend to be at least 8 ft tall, so ceiling height is not usually an issue (R305.1).
3. Escape: A bedroom must have one other method of egress beyond the entrance point. A door to the exterior works as an exit point, and so does a window. According to the International Residential Code, a bedroom window can be between 24 and 44 inches from the floor, it needs at least 5.7 square feet for the opening, and it must measure no less than 24 inches high and 20 inches wide(R310.1).
4. Size: The room should be at least 70 sq ft, and more specifically the room cannot be smaller than 7 feet in any horizontal direction (sorry, that 1’x70′ room won’t work) (R304.2 / R304.4).
I would add that having a closet is also a necessity, especially if the intended use of the appraisal is for financing purposes.

Source: I'm a home appraiser.
staceykosins
9 years ago
Where do I find that crystal ceiling fan?