Your home is your personal oasis. You naturally want it to be as comfortable and inviting as possible, for both you and your loved ones. At the same time, it’s arguably the biggest investment you’ll ever make in your life.

As you look for ways to add comfort and style to your home, it’s also a good idea to prioritize the purchases that will also increase its value. Is an in-ground pool one of those smart buys?

Today, we’re crunching the numbers and sharing everything you need to know. 

Fewer Upkeep Costs

Yes, investing in a residential pool means that you’ll need to devote time and attention to its care and upkeep. Yet, pool maintenance has come a long way over the past few years. 

Today, you can find pool materials that are easier to clean and maintain than their former counterparts. For instance, in addition to traditional vinyl liners, you can also find easy-care fiberglass and gunite options. When you’re ready to fill your pool, saltwater typically requires fewer chemicals to maintain than chlorinated models. 

Thus, the price associated with designing and maintaining your backyard pool shouldn’t dissuade you from taking that next step!

Increase Resale Value

Next, let’s talk about home value. Even if you plan to stay in your current home forever, you still want to invest in additions that will increase its overall resale value. 

Thankfully, that’s exactly what a pool installation will do. Though rates tend to fluctuate, one recent report shows that the average in-ground pool can increase your home’s value by 5% to 8%.

However, it’s important to note that some of the figures used to measure those estimates were taken pre-pandemic. Since March 2020, the word “staycation” has become part of our normal vernacular. We’re all spending more time at home, and pools are more attractive and popular than ever!

As a result, another study shows that since the beginning of 2020, the value that an in-ground pool adds to a home has increased by nearly 70%! Before COVID-19 entered our world, a house with a pool could command around $16,137 more than a house without one. Now, it can sell for around $27,199 higher. 

Amplify Social Value

Numbers aside, it’s also critical to consider the social value that an in-ground pool can bring to your home! Once you install yours, you may be surprised at how quickly your house becomes “the” social gathering spot of the neighborhood.

If you have little ones, there’s nothing like a pool to bring pint-sized playmates together. At the same time, it’s also a great spot for the adults to hang out, host a barbecue, and enjoy events together. You can’t put a price tag on quality time, and you’ll enjoy plenty of it poolside.

Start Planning Your In-Ground Pool Today

As you can see, there are many reasons to make an in-ground pool part of your home budget this year! As you start planning for this addition, we’re here to help. 

Our Custom Pool Estimator makes it easy to approximate how much your pool will cost depending on the size you want, the materials you need, and any features you want to add. Start building your pool today and let the daydreaming begin!