Home Considérations relatives aux ascenseurs

Une femme d'une soixantaine d'années de Portland, dans l'Oregon, a récemment écrit à The New York Times' "Ask Real Estate" column to inquire about the financial implications of installing a residential elevator at the three-level home she shares with her husband. She explained that they were considering putting in a lift to allow them to stay there as they age and wanted to know if the elevator would devalue their home and cost too much to maintain.

NY Times freelance journalist Jill Terreri Ramos responded that it's unlikely the elevator would negatively impact property value (if tastefully done) and pointed to the increasing segment of the population aged 65 and older (sometimes called the Silver Tsunami), which will intensify demand for housing that includes accessibility solutions. She noted that a single elevator can make things simpler than the multiple stairlifts required for a house with more than two levels.

Ramos cite Jackie Haddon, une professionnelle certifiée pour travailler avec les personnes âgées par la National Association of Realtors et la National Association of Home Builders, who estimates that installing a home elevator in Portland can cost between US$85,000-US$140,000. It's important to factor in how long a person plans to live at home. "Almost never do you get your initial investment back for an elevator," Haddon said.

Selon Haddon, un autre avantage à prendre en compte est le coût de l'ascenseur par rapport à celui d'une résidence avec services, qui peut varier de 6,000 10,000 à plus de XNUMX XNUMX dollars par mois à Portland. Dans ce cas, même une année supplémentaire à domicile serait rentable. Les frais d'entretien comprennent une inspection annuelle, et certaines entreprises proposent des forfaits de service annuels. Ramos avertit toutefois les grands-parents que certains ascenseurs à domicile ont été rappelés pour des raisons de sécurité pour les enfants.

Oregon real estate specialist Ben Richardson weighed in, too, saying that he believes an elevator won't hurt resale value and can help make a property stand out for older buyers — and even younger buyers who may find it "luxurious."