A Home with a Pool-Is it a good investment?

In the north, pools can lower the value of a home because they require more maintenance than they’re worth. After all, half of the year or more could be too cold for swimming. However, here in Texas, we have beautiful weather for much of the year. Swimming pools may add value to a home.  That’s not the only thing to consider when deciding if a home with a pool is a worthwhile investment for you. There are some other things to keep in mind.

Will you use it?

If you have children the answer is most certainly yes. While safety is of upmost importance, a gated area for the pool should keep small children from wandering in while playing outside. Swimming is a fantastic outdoor activity for kids and adults during hot Texas summers.

If you like swimming, but only get around to it a few times a year then you could consider living in a neighborhood that has a pool. Then, you can split the expense of pool maintenance with your neighbors.

Aren’t they high maintenance?

Possibly, but it could be worth the maintenance cost for you to be able to enjoy a pool. There are services that will come out and maintain your pool for you as well. They’re not too expensive and they do all the dirty work.

If you won’t use it often, the maintenance may be more than it’s worth.  In that case, go with a HOA that has a pool.

If you have the time and you want to save a little money, there are inexpensive kits you can get at the store. Pool maintenance is really just about keeping your equipment in good shape and maintaining the right chemical balance.

Should you put one in after you buy a home?

Having a pool installed may be an option, but be careful.  Some homeowner’s associations don’t allow certain types of pools. Make sure to check the HOA rules before setting your heart on getting a pool.  Often, HOAs have pools for residents to use, especially if it’s a community with a lot of children.

Is it good for resale value?

Probably, however, you likely won’t recoup the entire cost of installing the pool when you sell your home. In fact, most major home improvements won’t pay for themselves at resale. If you’re adding a pool just to sell your home, you may want to reconsider. Buy a pool to enjoy it.

Homebuyers with small children may be concerned about the safety risks of having a pool. Make sure your pool is in a gated area. You don’t want the pool to look like a lawsuit waiting to happen because that could scare buyers away.

Pools get a lot of use here in Brazos Valley.  There are some downsides like safety and maintenance issues, but they can be a lot of fun when they’re well taken care of.   If you’re looking for a home with or without a pool in the College Station area, I can help you find what you need. I’m a licensed realtor and this is my hometown. 

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