Free used furniture value calculator — couches, dressers, tables, TVs, laptops, and appliances. Get a fast-sale, fair-market, and patient-seller price in seconds, plus a sell-it-or-move-it verdict.
Last updated: July 2026 · Typical resale ranges — estimates, not appraisals
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Typical resale range — estimate, not an appraisal
Couch / sofa: $290–$510
Fast sale
$290
Priced to sell in days
Fair market
$410
Typical asking price
Patient seller
$510
If you can wait weeks
Keeps ~34% of the original price at 4 years, adjusted for condition and brand. Local demand has the final word.
Your couch / sofa is worth ~$290–$510 — post it free in 2 minutes. $0 fees, no commissions, local pickup.
The calculator applies three adjustments to what you originally paid: a category depreciation curve (furniture holds value far longer than electronics), a condition multiplier from like-new down to worn, and a brand-tier multiplier, because a Pottery Barn dresser and a flat-pack one do not resell the same. The output is three price tiers — fast sale, fair market, and patient seller — because the right price depends on how soon you need it gone.
The curves are honest heuristics, not book values: they encode the widely used rule that lightly used furniture resells for roughly 30–60% of retail, faster depreciation for TVs and computers, and slower curves for appliances with long service lives. Even the IRS notes in Publication 561 that the fair market value of used household goods is “usually much lower” than the price paid new. For a second opinion based on live local supply, run the same number through the listing price checker, and if you are pricing a whole garage full of smaller stuff, use the garage sale pricing calculator.
How to calculate used furniture value
Used furniture value = original price × age retention × condition × brand tier. Start with what you paid, apply the resale curve for the category — a lightly used couch keeps roughly 30–60% of retail — then adjust for condition, from like-new down to worn, and for brand tier. The result is a fair-market asking price, not an appraisal.
resale value = original price × age retention × condition (0.50–1.15) × brand tier (0.85–1.20)
The fast-sale tier prices about 28% under fair market to sell within days; the patient-seller tier adds 25% (capped at 85% of the original price) for sellers who can wait several weeks and negotiate.
Worked example: a 4-year-old $1,200 sofa
Original price
$1,200
Age retention (couch, 4 years)
× 0.34 (33.8%)
Condition: good
× 1.00
Brand tier: mid-range
× 1.00
Fair market value
≈ $410
Fast sale / patient seller
$290 / $510
So a realistic listing would ask around $410, accept offers near $350, and drop toward $290 if it has to be gone this weekend.
Typical resale value by category (2026)
Share of the original price a used item typically keeps, assuming good condition and a mid-range brand. These are typical ranges from this calculator’s curves — your local market sets the real price.
Item
1 year
3 years
5 years
8 years
Couch / sofa
55%
40%
29%
18%
Dining table + chairs
60%
46%
36%
25%
Dresser
60%
46%
36%
25%
Desk
55%
40%
29%
18%
TV
50%
26%
13%
5%
Laptop
60%
34%
19%
8%
Game console
65%
44%
29%
16%
Refrigerator
65%
49%
37%
25%
Washing machine
60%
43%
31%
19%
Appliance service lives used above (refrigerator ≈ 13 years, washer 10–13, dishwasher and microwave ≈ 9) follow InterNACHI’s standard life expectancy chart, based on the NAHB study of home-component life expectancy. Furniture and electronics percentages reflect published resale rules of thumb (30–60% of retail for lightly used furniture; 15–25% annual loss for laptops), not guaranteed prices.
Should you sell your furniture or move it?
Long-distance movers effectively charge by weight: typical full-service interstate rates work out to roughly $0.50–$0.80 per pound, depending on distance and season. That means every heavy piece you load on the truck has a real dollar cost — and for older furniture and appliances, that cost often exceeds the item’s resale value. The Sell or move? tab above runs this exact comparison and gives a verdict. If the answer is sell, list it on Brixaz before moving day — and if it is worth less than $20, skip the haggling and post it in free stuff so someone picks it up for you.
Item
Typical weight
Est. long-distance move cost
Couch / sofa
~280 lb
$140–$225
Sectional sofa
~450 lb
$225–$360
Dining table + chairs
~250 lb
$125–$200
Dresser
~130 lb
$65–$105
Bed frame + headboard
~120 lb
$60–$95
Refrigerator
~300 lb
$150–$240
Washing machine
~200 lb
$100–$160
TV
~45 lb
$25–$35
Weights are typical mover estimates; a sofa alone runs 280–350 lb. Local moves are priced hourly, so the math tilts further toward keeping items on short moves.
Frequently asked questions
How much is my couch worth?
A used couch in good condition typically sells for 30–60% of its original retail price. A $1,000 sofa that is 3–4 years old usually lists around $300–$420 locally. Enter your price, age, condition, and brand tier above to get a fast-sale, fair-market, and patient-seller range.
How much should I sell used furniture for?
Price nearly-new pieces at 50–60% of retail, furniture with a few years of normal use at 30–45%, and worn pieces at 10–20%. Solid wood and premium brands hold value better than flat-pack. When in doubt, start near fair market and drop 10–15% weekly until it sells.
How much is a used refrigerator worth?
A working used refrigerator typically resells for 25–50% of its original price. Refrigerators average about a 13-year service life, so a 5-year-old $1,200 unit in good condition usually lists around $380–$560. Units past 10 years should be priced to move fast.
How much is my laptop worth?
Laptops typically lose 15–25% of their value per year. A 3-year-old laptop in good condition is usually worth about 30–40% of its original price — more for well-kept MacBooks, less for budget models. Include the charger and note the battery health to sell faster.
Should I sell my furniture or move it?
Sell it if long-distance moving costs more than the item is worth. Full-service interstate movers effectively charge about $0.50–$0.80 per pound, so a 280 lb couch adds roughly $140–$225 to your move. If its resale value is lower, sell it and rebuy at your destination.
Is this an official appraisal?
No. This calculator gives a typical resale range for pricing a local listing — it is orientation, not an appraisal. For insurance, estate, or tax-deduction values, IRS Publication 561 explains fair market value, and high-value antiques deserve a qualified appraiser.
Next step
You know the price — now sell it
Post it free on Brixaz: $0 fees, no commissions, local pickup. Selling on eBay or Facebook Marketplace too? See what their cut would be with the reseller fee calculator.