Pool is within 24" of the main dwelling

[timindp]

I know different cities have different zoning and planning. But 24" away from the house with sliders? Can't possibly be to code can it? Rule of thumb for most areas is 10'.
I can't imagine there would be a cost to cure. How could you possibly deduct value? The sliders do not have an automatic closing feature, there is no fencing for the pool or child safety slots for a safety fence. Not sure how this could have passed city final inspection.
How would you address this?

 

[swandel1]

In order for you to get the answers, you need to research the local code. If you are not able to find the answer, call the local building department. My general comments are:
1) my pool is 3' from house wall. Walk out my bedroom - first step is on the cool deck, second step you are in the pool. My house is "H" shaped and the pool sits between the lower legs. Pools requires a building permit (typically), so you could possibly start there.
2) we have no auto-close rules here on the doors, only on the perimeter 5' fence.
3) depending in municipality and age of children living there, there are rules for latch height, and alarms.
4) we have both state rules as well as local building code overlays.

 

[timindp]

I did a lot of research on line with the city and county, no indications of distance of pool to dwelling. My next thought was to call the city.

 

[swandel1]

I did a lot of research on line with the city and county, no indications of distance of pool to dwelling. My next thought was to call the city.

Yes...the pool.most likely required a building permit.

 

[glenn walker]

We have them in older custom homes in the Palm Springs
area. When built they were also permitted and city approved.

Is it Stupid yes-in my opinion but not illegal so what ya want to do

I certainly wouldn't want to go down that rabbit trail of appraisers hell by making up adjustments that can't proven.

 

[glenn walker]

Just see if City or County gave a building permit for it. Today they may have more stringent rules but 40 years ago may have been fine. Most areas didn't require fencing around pools in the old days.

 

[Sadie]

I know different cities have different zoning and planning. But 24" away from the house with sliders? Can't possibly be to code can it? Rule of thumb for most areas is 10'.
I can't imagine there would be a cost to cure. How could you possibly deduct value? The sliders do not have an automatic closing feature, there is no fencing for the pool or child safety slots for a safety fence. Not sure how this could have passed city final inspection.
How would you address this?

Watch out for that first step! It looks like maybe the house was extended after the pool was put in? Handy little AI blurb that is backed up by several different sources "at least 3–5 feet of clear deck space around the perimeter, with 10 feet or more recommended between the pool and your home's foundation."

I originally read this as 24' and didn't know what was going on.

 

[NC Appraising]

Watch out for that first step! It looks like maybe the house was extended after the pool was put in? Handy little AI blurb that is backed up by several different sources "at least 3–5 feet of clear deck space around the perimeter, with 10 feet or more recommended between the pool and your home's foundation."

I originally read this as 24' and didn't know what was going on.

You beat me to it.

It looks the sunroom was enclosed. Was it enclosed after the pool was installed? Is that area finished GLA? Check the permits for the dates of the enclosed area and the pool. May give you some clues


I'm not a big code guy, as it is out of our scope of work, but man that looks like a safety issue.

Forget about the codes or permitting. Is it a safety issue? I say yes. Maybe a fence around that area? Subject to? A baby or small child could drown so easily and no one would ever see them.

As for an adjustment...I doubt you will find another pool like it. I would try to find a pool that is located a good distance from the home. These are few also, but I have come across them. They were built far from the home due to the irregular lot, flood zone or septic system.

Due to the limited availability of market data and the lack of paired sales to support a value adjustment, a adjustment for the pool location could not be reliability extracted. However, the location of the pool was considered qualitativively in the final reconciliation and opnion of market value.

 

[TerryRohrer]

Due to the limited availability of market data and the lack of paired sales to support a value adjustment, a adjustment for the pool location could not be reliability extracted. However, the location of the pool was considered qualitativively in the final reconciliation and opnion of market value.

In that "qualitative" consideration, was the estimate of value enhanced or diminished?

 

[J Grant]

I know different cities have different zoning and planning. But 24" away from the house with sliders? Can't possibly be to code can it? Rule of thumb for most areas is 10'.
I can't imagine there would be a cost to cure. How could you possibly deduct value? The sliders do not have an automatic closing feature, there is no fencing for the pool or child safety slots for a safety fence. Not sure how this could have passed city final inspection.
How would you address this?

I appraise in FL and have never seen a pool that close to a house. Are the sliders part of an enclosed patio that was converted to a living area? Because normally nobody would build a house that close to a pool , and they would not install a pool that close to a house. I've seen about 6 feet from a house as the closest.

Imo, comment on it and either make it subject to inspection or recommend an inspection. If you can find out the local code, you can find out if a minimum distance is required.