Replacement Cost


Definition of "Replacement cost"

Mary O Connell
  O Connell Properties

Current cost to replace property with similar property. A example is the cost to
replace a house fully destroyed by a fire with another house. The replacement cost will typically be
higher than the book value of the property because of higher prices due to inflation and
appreciation in property values in that locality.



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