LEGO Construction Site 7243-1
LEGO Construction Site (7243-1) is worth about $144 on the secondary market today, against a $65 retail price. It has 298 pieces, belongs to the City theme and was released in 2005. This set has retired — LEGO no longer produces it, so supply is fixed and prices are set entirely by the resale market.
- Set number
- 7243-1
- Theme
- City
- Subtheme
- Construction
- Year
- 2005
- Pieces
- 298
- Minifigures
- 3
- RRP
- $65
- Market value
- $144
- Used value
- $44
- Released
- 2005
- Retirement
- Retired in 2006
Minifigures in LEGO Construction Site
- LEGO Construction Foreman - Orange Jacket with Blue Shirt, Dark Blue Tie, Red Construction Helmet
- LEGO Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Blue Arms, Orange Legs, Red Construction Helmet
- LEGO Construction Worker - Orange Zipper, Safety Stripes, Orange Arms, Orange Legs, Red Construction Helmet, Moustache and Stubble
Construction Site value by year
From $95 in 2016 to $124 in 2026 so far: +30%. Its highest year was 2026, at $124.
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $124 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $121 | +13.1% |
| 2024 | $107 | −5.8% |
| 2023 | $114 | −4.2% |
| 2022 | $119 | −3.1% |
| 2021 | $123 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | $118 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $112 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $110 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | $102 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | $95 | — |
Median of each year's market prices, sealed, in US dollars.
What you are paying for
Its 3 priced minifigures are worth about $7 together, roughly 5% of the set's value — low for City sets, so the value is in the sealed set rather than the figures (typically 20%).
Frequently asked questions
How much is LEGO Construction Site (7243-1) worth?
LEGO Construction Site is worth approximately $144 on the secondary market today, based on current listings and completed sales. BrickStats updates this value daily.
Is LEGO Construction Site retired?
Yes — Construction Site (7243-1) has been retired by LEGO and is no longer in production. Retired sets have fixed supply, which is why their prices are driven purely by the resale market.
Has LEGO Construction Site gone up in value?
Yes. Construction Site launched at $65 and now trades around $144, an increase of 121.6%. See the price history chart for how it got there.
What is the price per piece for Construction Site?
At its $65 retail price across 298 pieces, Construction Site works out to about $0.218 per piece. Collectors often use price per piece to judge whether a set is good value.
Is LEGO Construction Site a good investment?
Construction Site currently trades 121.6% above its $65 retail price, and it is retired, so no new supply is entering the market. Past performance is not a prediction — condition, packaging and how long you hold all affect what a set actually sells for. BrickStats reports the numbers rather than giving investment advice.
Why is LEGO Construction Site so expensive?
Construction Site was released in 2005 and has since retired. Once LEGO stops producing a set, the only supply is what is already in circulation, so sealed copies in good condition compete for a shrinking pool of stock. That scarcity, not the parts, is what moves the price.