Real Estate Calculator

Modify the values and click the Calculate button to use

Net Profit: $21,000.00

Purchase price: $400,000.00
Purchase closing costs: $12,000.00
Holding costs: $12,000.00
Improvements: $20,000.00
Total cost: $444,000.00
Sale price: $500,000.00
Selling costs: $35,000.00
Net sale proceeds: $465,000.00
Net profit: $21,000.00
ROI: 4.73%
Total closing costs: $47,000.00

This is an all-cash buy-and-sell net-cost model. It does not include a mortgage payoff, rental income, income tax on the gain, or property tax while you own the home.

What this real estate calculator does

This page uses a defined, all-cash buy-and-sell model. It adds the purchase price, buying closing costs, holding costs, and capital improvements to get the total cost of the investment. It then subtracts selling costs from the sale price to get the net sale proceeds, and compares the two to estimate net profit and return on investment.

The reference page for this calculator has no calculation form, so this is a custom scope rather than a form replica. The model is intentionally narrow: it answers "if I buy, hold, improve, and sell for cash, what is the net result?" It does not model a mortgage, rental income, or income taxes.

How to use this calculator

Enter the purchase price and the buying closing cost percentage.
Enter the expected sale price and the selling cost percentage, including commission and seller closing costs.
Enter the total holding costs for the period you own the property.
Enter the amount spent on capital improvements.
Click Calculate to see total cost, net sale proceeds, net profit, ROI, and total closing costs.

The default example buys at $400,000 with 3% closing costs, sells at $500,000 with 7% selling costs, and spends $12,000 on holding costs and $20,000 on improvements.

Real estate net-profit formulas

Purchase closing costs = Purchase price × Buy closing % ÷ 100
Selling costs = Sale price × Selling cost % ÷ 100
Total cost = Purchase price + Purchase closing costs + Holding costs + Improvements
Net sale proceeds = Sale price − Selling costs
Net profit = Net sale proceeds − Total cost
ROI = Net profit ÷ Total cost × 100

In the default example, buying closing costs are $12,000, selling costs are $35,000, total cost is $444,000, net sale proceeds are $465,000, and net profit is $21,000. ROI is 4.73%.

What the results mean

Total cost: everything invested in the property, including acquisition costs and improvements.
Net sale proceeds: the cash left from the sale after selling costs.
Net profit: the difference between net sale proceeds and total cost. A negative number is a loss.
ROI: net profit as a percentage of total cost. It measures the return on the money invested, not an annualized return.
Total closing costs: buying and selling closing costs combined.

The ROI is not annualized. If you hold the property for several years, compare the total return with the holding period and with alternative investments. A 5% total return over one year is very different from 5% over ten years.

Assumptions and limitations

This calculator assumes an all-cash purchase and sale with no mortgage payoff. It does not include rental income, vacancy, property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, utilities, or maintenance beyond the holding cost figure you enter. It does not calculate capital gains tax, depreciation recapture, the Section 121 exclusion, or a 1031 exchange. It also does not itemize closing costs; it applies a single percentage to each side of the transaction.

The purchase and sale prices are your assumptions. Actual closing costs vary by state, lender, title company, and negotiated terms. The holding cost figure is a total for the ownership period, so include property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and any other recurring costs you want to count.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't this match the reference page?

The reference page does not expose a calculation form. Rather than guess at an interface that is not there, this page defines a clear scope: all-cash buy, hold, improve, and sell. The brief records that decision. A different scope would need its own specification.

What costs are included?

The model includes the purchase price, buying closing costs, holding costs, capital improvements, and selling costs. It does not include a mortgage, rental income, income taxes, or ongoing property expenses beyond the holding cost total.

How is ROI calculated?

ROI is net profit divided by total cost, expressed as a percentage. Total cost includes the purchase price, buying closing costs, holding costs, and improvements. It is a total-period return, not an annualized return.

Does the calculator include a mortgage?

No. It assumes the purchase is paid in cash. If you use a mortgage, the interest, points, and payoff balance would change the cash flows and the return. A leveraged model would need additional inputs and a different calculation.

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Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not an appraisal, a tax return, or investment advice. Real estate values, closing costs, and tax rules vary. Confirm the numbers with a qualified real estate professional and tax adviser before buying or selling property.

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