{"id":23117,"date":"2023-07-26T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/?p=23117"},"modified":"2024-06-05T11:10:23","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:10:23","slug":"qna-pools-resale-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/qna-pools-resale-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Real Estate Q&#038;As: How Do Pools Affect Your Resale Value?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you considering installing a swimming pool in your backyard? Pools are a great way to cool off during the summer months and a reason to invite friends or family over to spend time with. But before you take the plunge, it might be worth considering how they could affect the resale value of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Enjoying our content? Subscribe to our free <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/zoocasa.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>weekly newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> to get real estate market insights, news, and reports straight to your inbox.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Goes Into Installing a Pool?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swimming pools can be expensive to install and maintain, so it is important to weigh up any potential gains from adding a pool against the upfront and ongoing costs. It could cost anywhere from $20,000 to $50,000 or more to install an inground pool and typically about 2-3% of the installation costs are required each year for maintenance. Additionally, you need to consider available space, installation time and whether you\u2019ll be digging into irrigation or utility lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/realtor-costs-when-buying-selling\/\">Canadian Real Estate Q&amp;As: How Much Will I Owe a Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Would a Pool Benefit My Resale Value?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, properties with a pool sell for around 7% more than those without one. There are a few caveats to this, though. Normally you will only see this figure if the home is based in an affluent area, or somewhere where swimming pools are in high demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ability to use the pool year-round is also fairly crucial. This is easier to do in a warmer climate, but if you\u2019re based in a country with cold winters then it\u2019s less likely you\u2019ll see any increase in resale value from it. The swimming pool would also need to be well kept to be any kind of desired asset. Buyers with small children may love the idea of a pool to keep children busy or be more inclined to turn their noses up at a home with a pool, noting the potential dangers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/blog\/torontos-top-dog-friendly-neighborhoods\/\">Pawsome Living: Discovering Toronto\u2019s Top Dog-Friendly Neighbourhoods!<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Could it Negatively Affect My Resale Value?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Realistically, as long as you maintain your pool and keep it in good shape, it likely won\u2019t affect your resale value negatively. However, with the approximate value increase being approximately 7%, you should consider whether or not it\u2019s worth the price of installing as there likely won\u2019t be a significant increase if you do choose to sell. Some buyers may not want a home with a pool so it could tighten the number of prospective buyers interested in your home at the time of sale. This means that your home may spend a little longer on the market until the right buyer comes along. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before making a decision, do some research on the local market to see how popular swimming pools are in your area and talk to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoocasa.com\/buy-with-zoocasa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real estate professional<\/a> about the resale value of your home. 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