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Homebuyer Alert: Know The Real Value Of A Swimming Pool

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Real Estate Agent with Joe Manausa Real Estate 8508880888

swimming poolsIf you have ever wondered how swimming pools affect home values, then you will most likely enjoy this post.

Every so often, I like to analyze the effect of swimming pools on home sales, home prices, and home values.

As we continue to sell homes in Tallahassee during the heart of the Summer swimming season, could there be a better time to look at homes with cool, refreshing pools? I think not :).

Homes For Sale With Swimming Pools In Tallahassee

Here's the list of links all of you swimming pool home shoppers will need. Just choose your price range and you'll be taken to all the homes for sale in Tallahassee with pools between the two price points. If you would rather search by zip code, I have also provided links to swimming pool homes for sale by postal zip code.

Swimming Pools And Home Prices

Now, on to the report and how swimming pools affect home prices. Through mid 2012, we can see that homes with no pool are priced about 26% lower than they were at the peak of the housing market, while homes with pools are only priced 19% lower.

Swimming Pools and Home Prices Century 21 Manausa and Associates 1140 Capital Circle SE #12A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 366-8917 www.manausa.com

Swimming Pools And Home Values

Home values are still falling in Tallahassee, and homes without pools are leading the way. Currently, homes without a pool are down 31% from the peak of the market, while homes with a pool are down "only" 27%. Apparently, having a swimming pool makes a difference!

Swimming Pools and Home Values Century 21 Manausa and Associates 1140 Capital Circle SE #12A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 366-8917 www.manausa.com

Swimming Pools And Home Sales

The next real estate graph shows the number of home sales each year, by category. In order to get both categories on the same graph, I divided the result for homes without a pool by 10.

Homes without a pool sold 61% fewer in 2011 versus the peak of the market, while homes with swimming pools were down 51%.

Homes With Swimming Pools Century 21 Manausa and Associates 1140 Capital Circle SE #12A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 366-8917 www.manausa.com

Homes With Swimming Pools

Finally, we can see that homes with swimming pools represent about 16% of the homes sold this year in Tallahassee, which is higher than previous years.

Swimming Pool Homes Century 21 Manausa and Associates 1140 Capital Circle SE #12A Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 366-8917 www.manausa.com

I hope this report on homes with and without pools helps you better understand how they affect home values.

If you would like to know more about homes with swimming pools, just drop me a note and we can schedule a time to discuss your specific needs.

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Comments(10)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Interesting....here a pool can be a blessing or a curse....and sometimes if the buyer is in love with the house will ask how much it will cost to fill in the pool !

Jun 26, 2012 09:13 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate

Thanks Sally and David. We love our pool homes in Tallahassee

Jun 26, 2012 09:16 PM
Kathryn Acciari
Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA
Mortgage Loan Originator

What a fantastic way to look at the market.  Usually, it is said that pools have no impact on a home's value or sale price, but your graphs tell the true story.  Makes me wonder how our area compares.

Jun 26, 2012 09:32 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Joe. I think you have done a really good job with this topic. That said, I think the area really matters. A pool is much more signignificant in Florida than in Detroit.

Jun 26, 2012 09:39 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate

Thank you Kathryn. For most of us, it's just about pulling the information from the MLS.

Jun 26, 2012 09:50 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate

Thanks Sheila. I suspect we get more pool months down here :).

Jun 26, 2012 09:51 PM
Michelle Francis
Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA
Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Joe, 

I love how well you showed the details about Pools & Homes sales in your area.  Awesome break outs. 

While it is pulling it from the MLS, your graphics add a level of charm that help users get the details.

All the best, Michelle

Jun 26, 2012 11:41 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

Does this graph take into account the 30k-50k "investment" of having the pool installed? I assume that above-ground Walmart grade tubs don't make the line swing.

Jun 26, 2012 11:56 PM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, Michelle!

Jul 12, 2021 05:05 AM
Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL
Joe Manausa Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Tallahassee Real Estate

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment, Doug!

Jul 12, 2021 05:05 AM