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Does a swimming pool add value to a house?
We'd really like to get an in-ground pool, ideally with an outdoor kitchen too. We live in Wisconsin, so we could only get use out of it for part of the year. Does the pool add value to our home? Or do people see it as something else to care for and that would turn them away from the house?
Asked By Maggie | Appleton, WI | 1719 views | Remodeling | Updated 4 weeks ago
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Amanda Courtney
REP Realty Group
It can, especially in warmer climates like Florida where pools are in demand. However, the value increase depends on the neighborhood and the pool’s condition. In many cases, it helps your home sell faster rather than significantly boosting the appraised value.
- 3 weeks ago
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Lisa and Greg Harris
eXp Realty, LLC
If you are getting enjoyment out of the pool that is what matters! Do not look at a pool as a full return on the investment. If you put $50K in a pool it does not mean you increased your home value by $50K. However, you enjoyed it and it was important to you. When I work with buyers and if they are specifically looking for a pool, it is of more value to them if it is already in place. If the buyer does not want a pool, they will just move on from that listing. If it is done well then it definitely makes it more appealing to a buyer if they are looking for an entertainment space and a way to enjoy their own backyard. Keep in mind it also depends on the price point of your home, to begin with prior to the pool installation. So to directly answer your question a pool is not a dollar-for-dollar upgrade you get back in full. But it could be a selling point if this is specifically what someone is looking for when you go to put your home on the market and if there are few with pools and entertainment spaces compared to others on the market, this might work to your advantage.
- 2 years ago
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Brian DiMaggio
Atlanta Communities
I would say it is not a dollar for dollar return, and it depends on the condition of the pool.
- 2 years ago
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Sean Black
LUXE Properties
Both ! depends entirely on the buyer however most of the time a pool will add value to your home
- 2 years ago
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Claudia Looi
Keller Williams Landmark II
A swimming pool can add value, but it depends on the location, the buyer pool, and how well the outdoor space is presented. In colder states like Wisconsin, some buyers view a pool as a luxury for summer living, while others see it as extra maintenance and a waste of money. So the value is often lifestyle-based rather than a direct dollar increase.
From my experience as a New York realtor, I recently listed a home in Long Island during the summer when temperatures were consistently in the 80s. The two biggest selling points were the school district and the in-ground pool. Because buyers were touring the home in the heat, the pool became a major attraction and helped the property stand out and sell quickly.
If your pool and outdoor kitchen are well-designed and in good condition, they can absolutely make your home more appealing to the RIGHT BUYER (not all buyers), even if they are only used part of the year.
From my experience as a New York realtor, I recently listed a home in Long Island during the summer when temperatures were consistently in the 80s. The two biggest selling points were the school district and the in-ground pool. Because buyers were touring the home in the heat, the pool became a major attraction and helped the property stand out and sell quickly.
If your pool and outdoor kitchen are well-designed and in good condition, they can absolutely make your home more appealing to the RIGHT BUYER (not all buyers), even if they are only used part of the year.
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Michael Bell
The Addison Group
It will not create value, but it will not reduce your value either. If you plan on keeping your home forever go for it! If you're thinking of selling in the near future it may not be a wise investment.
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Pamela Merriman
616 Realty
As stated you will not get dollar for dollar value. Most of the time on an appraisal (in Michigan) the appraiser will give maybe a $10k value. The pool could actually deter some buyers from purchasing your home but if you are looking to stay in this home for some time- your enjoyment might be worth the cost.
- 2 years ago
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