Resale Value of a Pool Vs. No Pool in Arizona
The amenities included in a home or real estate purchase can often influence the final decision of a prospective buyer. Arizona's year-round hot temperatures have resulted in a high incidence of residential swimming pools, and the presence or absence of a swimming pool can be a pivotal factor in a real estate transaction.
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Advantages of Pools in Home Resale
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There are numerous advantages to having a functional and well-maintained pool on the property when selling a residence. Pools offer comfort for residents in the extreme Arizona heat, as well as a centerpiece for family functions such as outdoor cookouts. Pools can also be the centerpiece of a landscape design, acting as a point of unification between the home itself and the surrounding property. The presence of an existing pool also saves potential buyers the cost of installing a pool themselves.
Disadvantages of Pools in Resale
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Arizona property law is one of the potential drawbacks of selling a home with a residential pool. The Arizona Department of Health Services stipulates that pools of all types be protected by 5-foot-high enclosures that cannot be climbed, and that are set in place at least 20 inches from the water's edge. Property owners who do not have these requirements in place will have to build enclosing structures prior to selling their home. Pool upkeep, including annual filling and draining, weekly chemical treatments, and debris removal, can potentially be a turn-off to older buyers without children who are not interested in the work required of pool ownership.
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Advantages of Certain Pool Types
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Certain pool types are more advantageous in the Arizona real estate market. Above ground, temporary residential pool structures are often considered eyesores in terms of the residential real estate market. Some potential buyers even include stipulations in home sales contracts requiring above ground pool structures to be removed prior to the completion of the sale. Small in-ground pools are preferable due to their improved aesthetics, and their ease of use and maintenance.
Other Considerations
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Many Arizona communities are home to large public pools that offer an oasis when temperatures become unbearable. This is an important factor to consider for both potential home buyers and sellers. While residential pools offer the privacy and backyard location that community pools cannot, they also present a considerable amount of responsibility and overhead cost. Residential pools can also present dangers to families with young children, another factory to be considered by parents and grandparents when purchasing an Arizona home.
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