Does a pool really devalue your home? (Raleigh: how much, houses)

[PDXmom]

Originally Posted by CarolinaCowboy

The season is from May to Sep? Most pool owners I've spoken with said they fire up their pool late March and shut it down at the end of October? That is about 7 months. From looking over the seasonal weather history, this seems like it would work.

The public pools and many subdivision pools have a season of Memorial Day to mid-sept. I think that is the poster's pet peeve. Your private pool could be used easily from March to October, since you have control over opening and shutting it down.

Edit: BTW, let us know when is the City Data Pool Party.

[playnice]

Originally Posted by CarolinaCowboy

Most pool owners I've spoken with said they fire up their pool late March and shut it down at the end of October? That is about 7 months. From looking over the seasonal weather history, this seems like it would work.

We did not seek out a pool but found a great house that happened to have one. The pool did not deter us from the house. Now, had it been an above ground that was green and stinky, perhaps that would have.

We start her up late March and swim from April till October. Year before last we were still swimming in November (just around the leaves)! There are plenty of people w/o an abundance of trees that leave their pools open year round!

[Herd33]

When we lived in another state, we liked to say we "purchased a pool and the house came with it" because the pool sold us on that particular house. For us, the pool was a huge plus..........and we immediately taught our 2 year old to swim.

However, upon selling it, we found out that there are a lot of people who ruled it out because of the pool. A pool is a definite commitment but it was something we enjoyed.

For the record, I opened it up in March and didn't close it until November, even though it was past the time we could swim. A pool is a lot prettier to look at open than it is closed with a cover over it.

[starla]

If you're buying a really expensive house, then a pool might be an asset. Rich people can afford to hire someone to take care of it. Otherwise, I do think it would deter a lot of people. What price range are you looking in?

[tony23]

Funny how regional differences can be. In California, a pool is almost always a plus, and there aren't very many people who wouldn't want one.

[Dire Wolf]

Another regional difference between this area and California is that you can actually afford a home here.

[CarolinaCowboy]

Originally Posted by tony23

Funny how regional differences can be. In California, a pool is almost always a plus, and there aren't very many people who wouldn't want one.

You touched on the core of my original post. Great pool weather at least 7 months a year. I just don't get it. Once my wife and I decide if we will stay put in our current home or not for 10 years or more, we will decide on a pool or not. I'm leaning towards the pool for sure. The backyard oasis image just can't escape my mind's eye.

[1AngryTaxPayer]

True that, in Cali about every 3rd house has a pool. Wouldn't think of buying another house without one.

And check out the new above ground pools. They no longer are the round, flimsy jobs. These come equipped with decks and self maintanence plus solar heating. These are a very good option since if you tire of it you can sell it.

Our pool is open from March to Dec every year and it really isn't much upkeep. We have a cleaner bug and an auto chem dispenser and beside putting water in once in a while doesn't require anything.

[Fyzbo]

I looked for a long time for a house with a pool, couldn't find one I liked. I will be adding a pool. As more people move to this area from other parts of this country I believe a pool will become more and more desirable. Even though there are those crazies that would rather a community pool, there will be many moving here that want a private pool and that will increase demand.

[NewUser]

Originally Posted by Fyzbo

As more people move to this area from other parts of this country I believe a pool will become more and more desirable. Even though there are those crazies that would rather a community pool, there will be many moving here that want a private pool and that will increase demand.

Crazies?