Adding a pool later usually needs the HOA's OK and a lot big enough for it. Ask about both before you pick your lot.
Many new communities also have a shared pool, paid for by the HOA.
Can I get a pool with a new construction home?
Sometimes. A few builders offer a pool on certain homes, but most buyers add one after closing with a pool company.
More questions
- Are new construction homes already built, or do I wait?Both. Builders sell homes that are ready now, homes that are being built, and homes that have not been started yet.Read the answer
- Do new construction homes have an HOA?Most new communities do. The HOA fee pays for shared things like the pool, the gates or the grass at the entrance.Read the answer
- What is a CDD fee on a new home in Florida?A CDD is a special district that paid to build the roads, water lines and other parts of a new community. Homeowners pay it back each year on their property tax bill.Read the answer
- Why can property taxes go up the year after I buy a new home?The first tax bill on a new home is often based on the land only, because the house was not finished when the county set the value. The next year's bill counts the house too.Read the answer