[villagetinker]

Two neighbors had pools installed, with birdcages, and one had an additional hot tub, both done by T&D, both took 3+ months (as I recall), one was over $60k the other $100k. We had an 800 square ft birdcage installed, NO pool, electrical outlets, for around $18k, got luck, took 2 weeks, start to finish.
IMHO, move in get settled, try the local pools, then and only then talk about your own pool. From what I have seen these pools do not get used very often. We did another option that works very well for us, we have our own hot tub/spa, $10k completely installed. I use it 3 to 4 times or more per week and it costs $75 month for all maintenance and chemicals. I do not have the electrical use.

[JSR22]

Fiesta built our pool and we use it daily and most evenings. I love our pool. If we ever move it will only be to a home where I can have a pool. Our pool, birdcage and solar were under 50. We have a waterfall, spa jets and turtles swimming at the bottom of the pool. T&D comes weekly and keeps the pool in excellent shape. My husband thought getting a pool was crazy, but he has changed his mind. He goes in when he comes home from golf and does stretching int he pool at night. My float, a good book and a drink is Heaven.

[kathyspear]

If your lot is not flat the installation costs will be much higher. Just FYI. (I didn't think our lot was on much of an incline until I started talking to pool people!)

kathy

[TheWarriors]

Fecal Parasite Found in Public Swimming Pools On The Rise, CDC Warns | HuffPost

May help in your pool decision.

[Spoiler]

Some great perspectives, both pro and con... exactly what I was hoping for...

Thanks to everyone for the comments

-Spoiler

[Arubagirl33]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

Fecal Parasite Found in Public Swimming Pools On The Rise, CDC Warns | HuffPost

May help in your pool decision.

Beat me to it!! My thoughts, too!! Can’t wait to get my own pool 🏊*♀️

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by Arubagirl33

Beat me to it!! My thoughts, too!! Can’t wait to get my own pool 🏊*♀️

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Fecal matter was a key part of my decision to have a pool installed

[John_W]

The cost of installing an in-ground pool seems awfully high. Here is an example, this 16X32 - 8' deep vinyl pool with steps, ladder and decking installed in 1978 in Pensacola was $4,900. Just for information, that region of Florida only uses fences and no birdcages. I sold the home in 1979 for $77,000.



I recently looked up the address on zillow and found the home sold in 2012 for $212,000 and here's a photo of the pool at that time. Still going strong after 40 years.

[TheWarriors]

Assuming 5% inflation for a pool installed in 1978 for $4,900, your looking at a replacement cost of about $36,220. today. That’s for a vinyl pool without a cage and or wall. Also likely not saltwater or with many visual effects buyers desire today. Always wished I could have today’s income with yesteryear’s prices but it is great to reminisce. Pools are a significant cost and like everything else in life, a personal choice. Go with what makes you happy and you will be content. Who would have thought central Florida real estate would cost what it does.

[OpusX1]

Some of the ongoing expenses not listed are, property tax is higher than a non pool home do to the added valuation and home owners insurance is more due to the valuation and increased liability. When we were looking at matching properties, one with a beautiful pool and one with a beautiful view. When I researched the total cost of ownership the pool home including weekly maintenance, insurance, taxes and figuring $50 a month for pump replacement and other needed repairs was $2500.00 more per year. Since we really aren’t swimmers we opted for the view home. I could see it going either way, the extra expense being well worth it if you like to be in the pool a lot. Good luck in your decision.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by OpusX1

Some of the ongoing expenses not listed are, property tax is higher than a non pool home do to the added valuation and home owners insurance is more due to the valuation and increased liability. When we were looking at matching properties, one with a beautiful pool and one with a beautiful view. When I researched the total cost of ownership the pool home including weekly maintenance, insurance, taxes and figuring $50 a month for pump replacement and other needed repairs was $2500.00 more per year. Since we really aren’t swimmers we opted for the view home. I could see it going either way, the extra expense being well worth it if you like to be in the pool a lot. Good luck in your decision.

Actually, my taxes barely went up. Pool service is $1380 per year. Our pool is 4.5 years old and (knock on wood) Zero $ for repairs.

[eweissenbach]

IMHO pool ownership is a lifestyle decision and not a financial decision. I have owned four homes with pools and the pool did not enhance the selling price to any great degree with any of them. On the other hand all were purchased with relatively little value for the pool. In my experience the owner who installs the pool is the one who takes a hit when selling their property. On the other hand having a pool may enhance your living experience in a way that financial concerns are of little or no concern.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by TheWarriors

Assuming 5% inflation for a pool installed in 1978 for $4,900, your looking at a replacement cost of about $36,220. today. That’s for a vinyl pool without a cage and or wall. Also likely not saltwater or with many visual effects buyers desire today. Always wished I could have today’s income with yesteryear’s prices but it is great to reminisce. Pools are a significant cost and like everything else in life, a personal choice. Go with what makes you happy and you will be content. Who would have thought central Florida real estate would cost what it does.

I was actually thinking of a car as comparison. Around that same time, I bought a new Mazda 626 for $6500, today a similar car would probably be a Mazda 3 and that sells for about $19,000 to $23,000). Four times the price, pool $5000 four times the price is $20,000. So if we use the same ratio, four times the price, a pool should be $20,000. What we have here is retired people who want to spend their discretionary money and be happy, so supply and demand makes prices go up. Add a birdcage, add $10,000. Pensacola is also a working town, not a retirement town.

Actually I did have another pool, the next house I had the same installer but it was an 18X36, previous was 16x32, and added underwater lights, diving board, ladder, steps and extra decking with plastic expansion joints, cost was $7700 in 1980.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Two neighbors had pools installed, with birdcages, and one had an additional hot tub, both done by T&D, both took 3+ months (as I recall), one was over $60k the other $100k. We had an 800 square ft birdcage installed, NO pool, electrical outlets, for around $18k, got luck, took 2 weeks, start to finish.
IMHO, move in get settled, try the local pools, then and only then talk about your own pool. From what I have seen these pools do not get used very often. We did another option that works very well for us, we have our own hot tub/spa, $10k completely installed. I use it 3 to 4 times or more per week and it costs $75 month for all maintenance and chemicals. I do not have the electrical use.

A few questions since I want to do about the same thing - are you saying the $18000 INCLUDED electrical outlets or no outlets? Also, with the Spa, is it 220V? Did the $10,000 include the electrical? Can you drain the spa? Does the $75 a month include electricity? Also, is the birdcage covered at all or wide open? How do you like it?
Who put in your birdcage?

[jeriteri]

The quotes so far are pretty close but additions and size will determine the real cost. Call Charlie at T&D pools, really good to work with. The Best thing about having your own pool is that you know what's in it!