May 26th, 2010 by Michael Oliver

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When buying a Tucson home with a pool it is important the buyer understand exactly what they are getting with the pool; as it is most likely the most expensive feature in the home purchase

Almost everyone buying a home in Tucson wants one with a pool. Pools in Tucson can be used about year round so for those wanting a home or property with a pool and are going to use it Tucson offers an amazing climate for it. Homes for sale in Tucson with a pool generally cost a little more to buy as the cost of the pool increases the value of the home. In different areas homes for sale with pools cost more or less; here are the areas of Tucson were pools are worth more and buyers the most willing to pay the extra money to own Tucson home with a pool.

-See all Tucson homes for sale with a pool here-

-To see a smaller list of homes with pools in the Tucson area you maybe most interested go to the “Search MLS” box and then input the types of homes you are most interested in. Then at the bottom click the circle next to “conventional” below the “pool” and hit search. All homes with pools with your search criteria will come up.

Buyers should get used to what I like to call a “pool premium” meaning the premium above what the home would otherwise sell for before the cost of the pool is added thus increasing the homes value.

#1- Oro Valley- Home buyers in Oro Valley want a home with a pool in most cases even many starter homes in Oro Valley for sale have pools and spas already installed and awaiting their next buyer. The “Pool Premium” in Oro Valley in most cases runs about 85% of the pools cost.

#2- North Side of Tucson (also known as “The Catalina Foothills”) This district of Tucson is the highest end area and commands the highest home prices and sales. As one could imagine finding a home for sale with a pool in this area is a high priority in most buyers minds. Homes for sale with Pools in the Catalina Foothills is somewhat easy to find as a high percentage of those homes above the $500k price point have pools already installed. On the North side a pool premium can easily run in the 80% range just under the premium Oro Valley buyers are willing to pay for Tucsin area real estate with a Pool.

#3- Marana- In Marana’s newer higher end area pools are in demand. Homes in Dove Mountain, and Continental Reserve are for sale andhave pools these homes sell for a premium yet the pool premium in Marana even in these neighborhoods is not what it is in Oro Valley or the Foothills. In Marana the pool premium I have seen recently is roughly 50% or so as the area doesn’t attract the higher end buyers as Oro Valley or The Foothills yet anyway. The Dove Mountain area is being developed for high end buyers and in 10 years will bring the area to a whole different feel.

So what else should you know when buying real estate (property/ a home) with a pool/ spa?

Well to be honest a lot of people think all pools are alike and while they may all look alike however when buying a home with a pool, that pool is your largest feature to your new home and one that should be throughly understand so you know exactly what you are purchasing. If you want expert help hiring a Realtor with a lot of knowledge about pools is sure to help you find the best homes for sale and the best home/ pool combination. Different pools have different potential issues; Older pools can crack and have leaks, the same for new/ newly installed pools that were improperly built. Different pool builders offer different warranties and repair policies.

The best pool builder in Tucson and its most accomplished is Patio Pool sand Spa’s. A home for sale with a Patio Pool can many times command a higher sales price as the buyer’s understand they are buying a quality pool with the home and will pay extra for the piece of mind it brings with the purchase.

I have sold many homes with pools in Tucson and understand what to look out for when representing clients looking to own a home with a pool.

What are some of the other pointers to find out or ask yourself when buying a home specifically a home with a pool?

What type of heating element (heater) does it offer? Some pools have no heater of any kind in that situation you need to see what could be added to the existing pool system and the costs associated with that.

What kind of filtration does it have?

Is it a saltwater pool? Saltwater doesn’t use chlorine and most buyers like that, yet its a more expensive system know what you are buying.

Is it a “pebble-tech” pool or just a regular plastered pool? A pebble-tech option usually runs about $2500 on a new pool or to have it done yet the effect is amazing as it will shimmer in the daytime and doesn’t need the upkeep a plastered pool requires.

If you would like help finding the best Tucson home with a pool for you, and your family’s needs in the Tucson area feel free to give me a call or email me. I have a tremendous amount of experience selling Tucson Arizona homes with pools and understand the differences in values each type of pool brings with it.

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