Property Appreciation Calculator
Project a property’s future value and home equity under different appreciation scenarios while the mortgage is paid down.
Your numbers
- Future equity
- $466,074
- Appreciation gain
- $270,140
- Equity today
- $100,000
- Home value
- Equity
How the property appreciation calculator works
Future value = value × (1 + appreciation)^years. Equity = value − remaining mortgage balance.
Example
Using the default inputs (Current value: $400,000; Mortgage balance: $300,000; Mortgage rate: 6.5%; Years remaining: 28; Appreciation / year: 3.5%; …), the calculator returns future home value of $670,140. Change any field above to see your own result and charts update instantly.
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Frequently asked questions
What is average appreciation?
US home prices have appreciated roughly 3%–4% per year over the long run, with large regional differences.
Is appreciation guaranteed?
No. Prices can stagnate or fall in some periods.
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