How do I use the ROI Calculator?

Written By side street

Last updated About 4 hours ago

The ROI Calculator lets you model how renovations or property improvements could affect a home's predicted value. It has two modes:

Homeowner mode

If you've claimed your home on Side Street, this mode uses your property's details automatically. Enter the renovations you're considering — such as kitchen updates, bathroom upgrades, or structural improvements — and the calculator estimates how much value those changes could add based on comparable sales in your neighbourhood.

Investor mode

Select any city and neighbourhood to model a hypothetical investment scenario. Enter a purchase price, factor in renovation costs, and see the estimated post-renovation value and potential return.

Running a scenario

  1. Select your mode (Homeowner or Investor)

  1. Choose the renovation type and scope

  1. Hit Run to generate the what-if result

  1. Optionally save the scenario to compare multiple options side by side

A note on estimates

The ROI Calculator is currently in beta. Renovation cost ranges are based on Canadian construction cost standards, adjusted by city-level multipliers where neighbourhood-specific data is limited. Actual costs will vary by contractor, scope, and local market conditions. The value uplift is modeled from comparable sold properties and should be treated as a directional estimate, not a guaranteed return.