[jjav]

> Here is a starter list of things a house will need over the course of 30 years.

My house is 25 years old (bought it new) and from your list, the only things I've done is exterior paint and water heater.

I've also done cosmetic landscaping but that was strictly optional, as I like to work on the yard.

[ChrisLomont]

Factors also depend on the age of the house and your location - harsher climates are much worse on various house factors.

A new house will have much less costs to maintain over 25 years than a 50 years old house.

Having owned a few houses (both relatively new), and having gfs with houses and seeing the stuff they've done, and with helping my mom and sister with their house decisions and fixing, the list above is not far off.

State Farm says to budget 1-4% of the value of a house for annual upkeep costs. You're significantly below that it sounds.

[jjav]

> State Farm says to budget 1-4% of the value of a house for annual upkeep costs. You're significantly below that it sounds.

Certainly far below, maybe like 0.1%

Although basing it on the market value doesn't make much sense since housing prices cycle wildly up and down, whereas maintenance just increases with inflation.

[omgwtfbyobbq]

Maintenance costs strongly depend on how handy the owner is and how much they're willing to pay for more modern upgrades.