The cost approach is doing all the work on an appraisal 53k under
Duplex, both sides 2/1, bought it 26 months ago at 318k and put roughly 71k into it. New roof, both kitchens, one full electrical rework, exterior paint and a rebuilt rear stair. Rents went from 1,050 and 1,100 to 1,475 each, both on 12 month leases signed in the last five months.
I asked for a rate and term refi expecting 465k. Appraisal came back 412k.
Reading the report, the sales comparison grid has three duplex sales, one at 9 months old, two at 13 and 15 months, all within 1.4 miles. Adjustments for condition are 12k, 8k and 15k, which for 71k of work feels light, though I understand contributory value isn't cost. There's a small income section with a gross rent multiplier of 118 applied to 2,950, which lands at 348k and is described as supporting but given no weight. The cost approach comes in at 431k. Reconciliation says primary weight to sales comparison.
What I don't have is any duplex sale in that submarket in the last six months, because there weren't any. Three sold in the prior twelve months and all three are in the grid. So the appraiser used what existed.
Decision in front of me: file a reconsideration of value with the two renovation invoice packets and the signed leases, accept 412k and take the smaller loan, or pull the refi and sit until a better comp closes. The lock is 30 days and I have 19 left. I don't want a second job out of this and chasing an ROV feels like one.