Pool Homes for Sale in Goodyear, AZ

Pool homes for sale in Goodyear come up across the city, in master-planned communities such as Estrella, Palm Valley and Canyon Trails and in the 55+ community of PebbleCreek. Expect a backyard pool behind a required safety barrier, and plan on a separate pool inspection, since a standard Arizona home inspection does not have to cover the pool.

I help buyers find pool homes all over Goodyear, and the listings below update as new homes with a pool hit the market. Here is what I verified this year about Goodyear's pool rules, water and power, and what I check before you buy.

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Where pool homes are in Goodyear

I could not find a reliable public count of pools by neighborhood in Goodyear, so I go by what is on the market. Pool homes show up in older resale areas and in the newer master plans alike. Some communities also have resident pools, which matters if you want swimming without the upkeep:

• Estrella, south of I-10, has two resident clubs, Starpointe and Presidio, each with pools, plus about 72 acres of lakes. Its gated 55+ section, CantaMia, has indoor and outdoor pools at its village center.
• PebbleCreek, the Robson 55+ community, has an aquatics complex with indoor and outdoor lap pools and a resort pool at its Eagle's Nest clubhouse.
• Palm Valley and Canyon Trails, north of I-10, are two more master-planned areas to include in a pool-home search; check each listing to confirm a private pool.

The city runs the Goodyear Aquatic Center at the Goodyear Recreation Campus, 420 S. Estrella Parkway, with a lazy river, slides and a competition pool for residents and their guests, plus the smaller Loma Linda Pool.

Goodyear pool barrier rules

Arizona has a state pool barrier law, but cities that adopt rules equal to or stricter than the state's use their own. Goodyear's current pool permit handouts list these fencing requirements, and they apply to every home with a pool, whether or not young children live there:

• A fence or wall at least 5 feet tall, measured on the outside, with no gap a 4-inch ball can pass through and no hand or foot holds.
• Gates that open outward, away from the pool, and close and latch on their own, with the latch at least 54 inches high.
• No chain link or fabric fencing as the barrier.
• RV and double gates kept locked, and garage service doors into the pool area that close and latch on their own.

When a child under 6 lives in the home, the city adds one more layer, such as a 5-foot barrier between the house and the pool, self-closing doors with high window latches, door and window alarms, or a motorized safety cover. When you buy, look at the actual gates and doors, not just the fence.

Building or adding a pool

A new pool in Goodyear needs a permit from the city's Development Services, applied for online. The packet asks for a site plan showing the pool location and setbacks, engineered pool drawings and a signed pool and spa fencing affidavit. Pools built from an approved standard plan can use the city's faster "Express Lane" route. The fence must be in place before the pre-plaster inspection. If you are buying a home to add a pool, check HOA design rules and the space for equipment and access.

Things to check before you buy

• A separate pool inspection: under Arizona's home inspector rules, a general inspector is not required to inspect the pool. If they do, the state's pool and spa standards do not require them to judge barrier code compliance, find shell leaks or check underground lines. I recommend a pool specialist during your inspection period.
• Equipment age: ask the age of the pump, filter, heater and any automation, and whether the pump is a newer energy-saving model.
• Safety notice: Arizona law requires sellers of a home with a pool to give buyers the state health department's pool safety notice. Read it and keep it.
• Power: APS serves Goodyear. APS suggests running pool pumps in its winter weekday "super off-peak" window, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., if you are on a time-of-use plan, and turning off pool heaters when the pool is not in use.
• Water provider: the City of Goodyear serves areas south of I-10, and EPCOR or Liberty Utilities serve much of the area north of I-10. Confirm the provider for the address.
• A green pool: a neglected pool on a vacant home can breed mosquitoes. Maricopa County Vector Control handles those complaints, and it is worth asking how long a pool has sat untreated.

Draining and backwashing in Goodyear

If your home is on City of Goodyear water and sewer, the city offers a free pool drain permit through GOODYEAR311. Draining goes into the home's sewer cleanout or stays on your own lot, never into the street, an alley or a neighbor's yard, and someone has to watch the flow the whole time. The city notes that each backwash can use hundreds of gallons, so a cartridge filter and a pool cover help save water. If you are north of I-10 with EPCOR or Liberty, ask the provider about its rules.

Selling a Goodyear pool home

A clean, working pool with a compliant barrier helps a home show well. I suggest servicing the equipment, fixing gate latches and having the pool safety notice ready before you list. Read how to price your Arizona home to sell, or call me for a pricing plan.

Questions buyers ask

Do I need a pool fence in Goodyear if I have no kids?
Yes. Goodyear's fencing rules apply to every home with a pool, whether or not children live there, including a 5-foot barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates. Extra steps apply when a child under 6 lives in the home.

Does a home inspection cover the pool?
Not necessarily. Arizona's rules do not require a general home inspector to inspect a pool or spa, so I suggest hiring a pool specialist during your inspection period.

Where can I drain my pool in Goodyear?
On city water and sewer, drain into your home's sewer cleanout or onto your own lot with the city's free drain permit, never into the street. North of I-10, check with EPCOR or Liberty Utilities.

Are there community pools in Goodyear?
Yes. Estrella and PebbleCreek have resident pools, and the city's Goodyear Aquatic Center at the Recreation Campus is open to residents and their guests.

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Pool rules and details come from the City of Goodyear, Arizona statutes, the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Board of Technical Registration, APS, Maricopa County and community websites and can change. Confirm current rules, utilities and HOA requirements for a specific home before you buy.