Luxury Homes With Pools Real Estate Stats
| Average Price | $3.2M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $1M |
| Highest Price | $24.9M |
| Total Listings | 472 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $449 |
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Luxury Homes with Swimming Pool for Sale
More About Luxury Homes with Pools in Washington Metro
To a large degree, homes with swimming pools are a suburban luxury. This has always been the case, historically speaking. But that doesn’t mean that residents of the District with its many densely populated urban neighborhoods, are precluded from splashing around.
After all, there are plenty of quiet residential communities in the nation’s capital, especially in the Northwest quadrant. Homes with existing pools can be found in neighborhoods like Wesley Heights, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Forest Hills, Kalorama, Kent, and many more. It is also worth pointing out that contractors and landscapers in the DC Metro area have seen an uptick for new pool installations in recent years.
Moving beyond DC itself, luxury homes with swimming pools turn up in increasing numbers in parts of Northern Virginia and Maryland. It’s not at all surprising, given the propensity for larger property lots in some of Washington Metro’s most affluent suburbs. Such is the case in McLean, Great Falls, Bethesda, Potomac, and Chevy Chase, all of which are highly popular enclaves known for extravagant properties and a relatively short commute to the nation’s capital. As you head out to the country, serene and spacious communities such as Upperville, Leesburg, and Middleburg are known for their sprawling estates and amenities like tennis courts and pools.
The history of private swimming pools in American dates back to the late 19th century, with the Vanderbilt estate in North Carolina being one of the first to break ground in 1895. In 1911, prominent businessman Edward Everett built a marble basement pool along with a bowling alley in gym, in his now demolished Washington, DC mansion.
But it wasn’t until the 1950s that the swimming pool craze really took hold, and by the 1960s and 1970s, backyard pools were a staple part of popular culture. TV shows, movies, and advertisements often featured pools as essential reminders of the achievable American dream. From the ubiquitous kidney-shaped pools that dotted outdoor suburban landscapes to the more elite ideal of heated indoor pools, these splashy accoutrements seemed synonymous with our nation’s golden age.
After a brief lull during which many homeowners preferred maximizing available outdoor space over singular luxuries, the swimming pool trend has come back in force. According to recent statistics from the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance trade group, there are currently around 10.4 million residential swimming pools in our nation. That is a staggering number! It won’t come as any surprise that the largest number of pools are found in states like California and Texas, where the climate is more temperate throughout the year. But those living in four season areas are also eager to dip their toes in the water when summer rolls around again. There are an estimated 250,000 pools in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
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Get in touchLuxury Homes with Pools, DC Metro FAQs
Q: Are homes with pools common in McLean?
A: Although the word “common” might be debatable, McLean certainly has a greater number of swimming pools than some other neighborhoods in Washington Metro.
Q: Apart from McLean, what other neighborhoods in DC Metro have residential swimming pools?
A: Luxury homes with pools are found in many of DC Metro’s communities, including Great Falls, Bethesda, Potomac, North Potomac, Alexandria, Forest Hills, Chevy Chase, Wesley Heights, and others.
Q: How much would it cost to install a pool if the home I want doesn’t already have one?
A: There are many factors that come into play, including size and the materials used. It is best to consult a local contractor or installer for an estimate, as the range of costs is quite wide.
Q: Which costs less, a fiberglass pool or a poured concrete pool?
A: Generally speaking, a fiberglass or vinyl pool is less expensive to install and takes a shorter period of time. However, there are distinct pros and cons to each method, and should be researched carefully.
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