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I wouldn't consider buying a house with a pool, so for me, no value. I don't think you'll get much return. Of course, it will depend on where you live. I'm in a small s/d with a neighborhood pool.
I'm for sure putting in a pond in the back of the residency which I think I can get some money back on since ponds/water is very popular in my area. Estimates on a man-made pond are much lower than on the pool.
I think having an in-ground pool made our home harder to sell. Some people dont want all the maintance involved or have small children and they dont want to risk having a pool.
Do most houses in your neighborhood of similar value have a pool? If you're in LA, it's certainly warm enough for many months for a pool to be desirable but just don't overimprove for your neighborhood. Or, if you want a pool and you're going to stay there for a long time and don't care if you recoup any of the cost, it's your call.
Location has a lot to do with the value of a pool - the hotter the climate the more value a pool has.
You will probably get the best return on the patio installation than anything else on your list.
What I advise my clients is to install these items if that is what you enjoy but do not install them if the primary objective is to increase resale value.
In the south, pools sell well especially in the summer. I have many clients who've come to me in hot weather and said they wanted a pool with a house attached.
If you sell the house, try to sell it in the hottest part of the year. Normally A pool only recovers about 50% of it's value , in the summer the value is at it's highest. A lot of reason to buy a pool is because you want it and will enjoy it's use. On both houses I made a small profit after being in those homes for 5 years.
I've had pools in my last 2 homes and love them. Hint - If you do a pool be sure and spend the extra money for 1. An attached spa - you can use it all year that way and 2. Indoor Controls to control it's operation.
I think this is climate and regional dependent. In the warmer states like FL, CA and AZ, a pool is almost a must for houses. Not so in other areas. In Illinois it would be considered a liability. Most upscale suburbs have outdoor pools or water parks, or country clubs where people go to swim. The season is too short to justify a pool and the risk of having children around too great.
If you live in Florida or warm climates, some people think a pool is a must-have. I think that in any other state it may be viewed as a liability by some people and either de-value the house because they view it as something that needs ripped out, or it won't add any value at all.
But even in a warm climate, anyone who really wants a pool may be happy enough to see that there's ROOM to put one in and will install it themselves IF they want one.
I would only put in a pool for your own personal enjoyment. Don't do it to add value to your house. You run the risk of merely breaking even for having done so or actually losing money, depending.
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