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Old 05-05-2013, 07:20 PM
 
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I've noticed there are some homes with athletic courts here, like tennis courts that seem to double up as a basketball shooting net. I have a very sporty kid who loves both sports so was wondering, has anyone ever installed one of these before? How much does it cost to have one put into your property. I ask because I don't think it adds much to the value of the properties I've seen (probably some people have a use for it and others don't) but if we get a place without, I wouldn't mind investigating how much it would cost to install one. Are there any specific companies that are known for doing this in the area? Also, if anyone has one - what are they like to maintain? (easier than a pool, I suspect) Any drawbacks? I'm just afraid it's one of those things you have fantasies about how cool it will be and you end up never using it!

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Old 05-05-2013, 07:56 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Keeping in mind the 9 months of rain it may not be a good idea to spend the money on a sports court unless your family enjoys basketball/tennis in the rain.

It may also have a negative effect on your property value when you go to sell. A neighbor put one in about 10 years ago at about $10,000 then. It was not a huge one, about full basketball court size. When they went to sell they got offers only with contingencies for it to be taken out at seller expense. At the realtor's suggestion the did have it removed and a nice garden and lawn out in, and were able to sell for more than original asking price plus the redo cost.

To me it seems to make more sense to move withing walking distance of a park or good sized school.
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Old 05-06-2013, 04:44 PM
 
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I appreciate your insights, Hemlock. That is precisely what I mean by adding a dash of reality to a fantasy!
I guess if it's there, I'll enjoy it, if not, oh well! Yes, I noticed that the athletic courts, pools, etc didn't really add much to property values per square footage at all. I didn't realise it would negatively impact it! Though, in my case, I tend to cross off any home with a swimming pool (I certainly do not enjoy swimming in the rain, lol). The maintenance, and safety aspect with children around is not one I want to deal with.

SSLifestyler

PS. I was told, "If you are a real Seattle mom, you send your kids outside to play in the rain" !

PPS. I don't suppose you have an opinion of those "fire pits" I keep seeing popping up. I love the fantasy of that as well (though looking at the number of fire pits with weeds in them, I suspect the fantasy element is strong in this one. Also, they look quite easy to install and dismantle, you just put some rocks in a circle surely).
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Old 05-06-2013, 07:40 PM
 
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Yes, as when a recent immigrant mom asked at the local school what they do at recess and was told "they play outside", that's what hooded jackets are for.

The fire "pits" are very popular, the problem is that during the summer on a cool evening when you would use them, we will have burn bans due to the lack of wind keeping in the smog. The air is like the best day in the SF Bay Area and better than you'd ever find in LA but for here the air is very clean and they like to keep it that way.
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Old 05-07-2013, 02:54 PM
 
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Burn bans - now that's local knowledge! Thanks.

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