1333 E Pomelo Grove Lane, Phoenix
(602) 483-4665
DeLex Realty
Phoenix is Arizona's capital and its largest city, with neighborhoods that range from historic districts and downtown high-rises to suburban foothills communities. It is also the center of the Valley's job market, sports, dining and arts. These are the newest homes for sale in Phoenix where the MLS listing data shows a pool. In the Phoenix area, a pool can be used much of the year, but it also adds ongoing cost and upkeep.
Ask for the age and condition of the pool equipment and surface, and consider a separate pool inspection during your inspection period.
Every purchase is different, and I'm a strong negotiator who keeps negotiating until the keys are in my client's hands. On some homes you may also be able to take over the seller's existing FHA, VA or USDA loan; see my assumable mortgage guide.
Do Phoenix pool barrier rules apply to older pool homes?
Yes, the City of Phoenix says pool barriers must be installed retroactively, even if the pool was built before 1990. Pools permitted after May 4, 1990 need a barrier between the house and the pool, and the city's amended pool code allows only a narrow exception for some older single-family pools. New pool fences must be 5 feet high, while some existing barriers at least 4 feet high may stay.
Can I change or remove the pool fence at a Phoenix home?
Not without a permit, because Phoenix requires a pool barrier to stay in place for the life of the pool and requires a new permit to alter it. Temporary fences and alarms do not count as the required barrier. Pet doors are not allowed in a door that is part of the pool barrier.
Can refilling a pool raise my Phoenix sewer bill?
It can, because Phoenix recalculates the sewer fee each July and a large jump in water use can raise it. Phoenix Water Services suggests refilling from January through March. If a refill skews your usage, you can request a sewer fee review, but requests made more than 60 days after the July bill date are not eligible.
Does a Phoenix short-term rental with a pool have extra rules?
Yes, a Phoenix short-term rental needs a city permit, and the owner must attest that the address meets pool barrier requirements and the Phoenix building code. The application also asks for a written description or map showing where the required safety equipment is located. Permits are applied for through the city's SHAPE PHX portal.
What pool safety guidance does Phoenix Fire give homeowners?
Phoenix Fire teaches the ABCs of water safety: appropriate supervision, barriers, classes and devices. The department warns that a drowning can happen in the few seconds it takes to look away, and it offers a printable Water Watcher tag for whoever is watching the pool. For more pool home tips, see Arizona homes with pools.
Learn more in my Moving to Phoenix guide, browse homes by lifestyle and amenity, or compare all my Greater Phoenix city guides. Call Terry Day at 602-483-4665.
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