[BoatRatKat]

Interesting that most say they wouldn't buy a house without a tub. We wouldn't buy a house with a tub. For us, they've always been nothing more than big dust catchers that were never used and just took up room.

[La lamy]

I don't use it often, but I still need to take an epsom salt bath at times. I wouldn't want to buy a house that had no bath.

[dewilson58]

If you ever want to reenact the tub scene from Pillow Talk with Doris Day and Rock Hudson.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYVgQwvziTA

[Sandy and Ed]

You have two bathrooms. Best of both worlds: one shower and one tub. That is standard and what (imo) most house hunters want. Just upgrade them both. Your question had to do with resale, right??? Now if you personally don’t want bathtubs and are not interested in resale then do whatever you want to do with your house

[Sandy and Ed]

Originally Posted by BoatRatKat

Interesting that most say they wouldn't buy a house without a tub. We wouldn't buy a house with a tub. For us, they've always been nothing more than big dust catchers that were never used and just took up room.

Must have really limited your search for the right 2 bathroom house. I would guess that maybe 5 or 10% at best would have only showers.

[mkjelenbaas]

Originally Posted by bobbygsi

Which is better for resale value?

Same thought I had - I had to make my own decision and live with it - go for it!!

[bonrich]

I try to imagine myself at my age now, attempting to get up in a wet bathtub, to stand up and get out safely, with no grab bar there to give me an extra handhold.........

[merrymini]

Since my guest bath is little used by either of us for bathing, I like having a tub for an occasional soak. In some states, one tub is required by law in any house.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by merrymini

Since my guest bath is little used by either of us for bathing, I like having a tub for an occasional soak. In some states, one tub is required by law in any house.

Can you name one state?

I have heard of that in Canada, but not in the U.S.

[kjagia]

We would never buy a house without a tub!

[SusanStCatherine]

I would not buy a house without a tub. Between guests preferring baths, small grandchildren needing a bath, possibly needing to soak for medical reasons, and filling up with water for emergencies, etc. It's also easier to clean and maintain than shower floor tile.

[maistocars]

From a realtor's perspective, there is no difference in resale value here in the Villages, as they mainly add value to a family neighborhoods where buyers have little kids. It's a personal preference here - I prefer the shower - much easier and much better aesthetics. I also never liked the thought of sitting in dirty water.

[Kelevision]

Tub for sure

[Bellavita]

That depends on what type of bath or shower you will put in and if you have a bath or walk-in shower currently?

I have a bath and walk in shower in my master, so best investment for me was a walk in shower in the guest bath. Nice ceramic tile with corner bench and shelves.

I choose Roberto's to do all my work, they are on price and quality job and get the job done when they say. All in all I use them all the time for all my clients and myself.

Originally Posted by bobbygsi

Which is better for resale value?

[GPGuar]

I’d stick with two showers, never use a bathtub anymore. The amount of times my grandkids needed to use a bathtub I could count on one hand and I have 9. I can’t see this being an issue for the majority of possible buyers.