[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by bluestarairlines

we really need to stop comparing real estate from wherever we came from and applying the logic to the villages. No one had bidding wars of 40-50 people willing to spend up to $250k on a plot of land just to then build a house of top of that....multiple times a month every month.

amen

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by USOTR

New homes, built designed around the pool feature, in increase the value accordingly. Take an existing home and add a pool, and you may increase the value 30 to 50 percent.


As some have stated, the bad news is you now removed your home from consideration by all the citizens who do NOT want a pool. Considering our membership comes with pool rights to over 70 pools, I would think those wanting a private pool would be very limited.

The Villages is up to 115+ pools now. Of course it’s not practical to swim at all of them considering the size of TV, but some do take on that challenge. We’ve enjoyed 5 so far, with the one that’s a 2 minute walk from our home the least used one for us. For us though the downside to TV pools is the water gets too hot in the warmest months of July/August, which for us personally is not a refreshing experience.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Berwin

Having owned a home with a pool before, the last thing I wanted when we moved here was all the work involved in maintaining a pool. With several pools, including an indoor one, just a short golf cart ride from our house, why bother? It was great back when we had kids and then grandkids around but I'll take a community pool any day now.

As far as we know and have been told, there’s no indoor pool in The Villages.

[gldfin]

The Villages is very different from most places in the country when it comes to pools. In The Villages you can recover 100 percent of the initial cost of building a pool if done efficiently on the right lot less maintenance and operating costs.

[Ptmcbriz]

Look at homes that are for sale that are similar, only one with pool and one not. That will tell you. In our neighborhood of Hawkins a few homes (all Verandas) have sold recently with similar views, square footage, pools, and upgrades as my home at $1M -$1.2M. All of us bought our homes 4 years ago new in the low to mid $600K. You do get your money back in my opinion.

[asianthree]

I have met people who don’t want a pool because in previous life it wasn’t fun, and those who can’t take on the financial aspect say they never want a pool. I swim everyday 2-3 miles 11.5 months a year. That isn’t going to happen at 4 am in any public TV pool. Plus after I sat in any of the 6 areas of comfortable cushion loveseat, sectional, rockers, or polywood chairs read a book with only sounds of birds and the waterfall. No noise of conversation with 10+ people rudely talking on speaker phone

We had opportunity for pool at build, but definitely chose not to use T&D. I know 80% say it’s the only way to go. However we used a family owned company that has been in business more than 50 years, with employees averaging 40 years with the company.
We built larger, with exactly what we wanted in design, (T&D @ build 2 designs no exception) and better equipment than T&D offered. Still saving money, complete in 9 weeks, and customer service better Costco.

I don’t understand all the complaints about upkeep. I test the water once a week add appropriate chemicals in less than 2 minutes.
As far as cleaning it does take 30 seconds to drop C-3PO into the pool. 3 hours later, every wall, step, and floor is cleaned just like the first day it was new.

My monthly cost including cost of robot, is at $23.56, less during December to March, more July and August. Still averaging under $24.

According to Seco my added bill is $19-26 a month. Theoretically if one can afford to build the pool, $50 a month isn’t a problem. As far as insurance it was $264 more a year. The dog up north added an extra $109 a year. So the pool wasn’t that much of a step up.

[Keithtama]

Originally Posted by TheVillagesYoungster

I was doing some research to see if adding a pool and spa increases the value of your home as much or more than the cost of the pool. My conclusions were inconclusive. Does the forum have any evidence or suggestions on where to search for better results?

New England no, Villages yes!

[Johnnybgood]

We have a pool/spa in the villages. As far as maintenance it’s more work cleaning the toilet than a pool. Since pools are enclosed and have salt generators very little maintenance is needed. Up north our pool was total work. Also values do go up on homes with pools. Just look at your sales of homes in the villages

[Rwirish]

No and they are a total waste of money. TV has plenty of pools you already pay for.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Do those of you that have a pool know how much that increases your property insurance?

That is one of the first questions that I always get when talking to an insurance agent. I always answer no so I don’t know how much owning one increases your insurance.

It does increase it, as does the birdcage which surrounds it. I don't know numbers since I have never priced it both with and without a pool. But I don't think it is exorbitant.

[ron32162]

Yes it will increase the value here in The Villages .Other areas in general pools usually increase the value by may be 20% return but here as told to me by a independent appraiser in the Villages you will make all of your money back and make your home more desirable for buyers when selling. Pool homes do not stay on the market for long.

[merrymini]

Pools seem to be a Florida tradition and certainly people love them. However, many people I know, I never owned a pool but only a hot tub, are relieved when they no longer have to take care of a pool and use them less and less as time goes by. This is one of those individual preferences issue, however, the cost of installation is daunting. I have never heard of any improvement returning 100 percent.

[Bwanajim]

I've always had a pool and the first thing I did when I bought my house was put a pool in. I jump in it every morning to swim a little bit and wake up. Especially when it's cold. I didn't pay for a heater. It never really gets below 60°, and after the first lap, you're not cold.
I'm not worried about resale or getting the money back, I put it in because I love having a pool.

[elle123]

Originally Posted by TheVillagesYoungster

I was doing some research to see if adding a pool and spa increases the value of your home as much or more than the cost of the pool. My conclusions were inconclusive. Does the forum have any evidence or suggestions on where to search for better results?

I wouldn't spend more than $100,000 to install a pool just as a future investment, especially if your home has "no" view or privacy. However, if you really want a pool and have the funds then do it.

[La lamy]

I have no use for our pool up north. It would be a deterrent for me if I was to buy again.