**What is a pool really worth in Las Cruces?**
I pulled every closed sale in the Las Cruces MLS from the last 12 months: single-family homes, condos, townhomes and manufactured homes. That came to 2,121 sales, and only 144 of them had a private pool. That’s about 1 in 15.
Here’s how the two groups compare.
**With a pool (144 sales)**
• Average price per sq ft: $199 (median $200)
• Median sold price: $494,500
• Median size: 2,515 sq ft
• Median days on market: 40
**Without a pool (1,977 sales)**
• Average price per sq ft: $175 (median $178)
• Median sold price: $309,993
• Median size: 1,773 sq ft
• Median days on market: 43
**What the numbers say**
Homes with a pool sold for about $24 more per square foot, roughly 13% higher. That stands out because pool homes were also about 750 sq ft bigger, and bigger homes usually sell for *less* per square foot, not more.
A pool isn’t a set dollar figure, though. Pool homes tend to be larger and higher-priced overall, so some of that premium comes from the home and the neighborhood, not just the water.
One more thing: pool homes sold at 97.2% of list price on average, compared with 97.7% for homes without one. Fewer buyers are shopping for a pool, so pricing it right matters.
**If you’re selling:** a clean, well-kept pool adds value. A pool that needs work can turn buyers away.
**If you’re buying:** in our desert climate, plan for water, equipment and upkeep along with the purchase price.
If you’re curious what a pool (or not having one) means for your home’s value, I’m happy to pull the comps for your neighborhood. No strings attached.
*Source: Las Cruces MLS closed sales, 11/10/2025 – 11/10/2026. Single-family, condo, townhome and manufactured. “Pool” means a private in-ground, above-ground, indoor or lap pool.*
Tobe Turpen | BHGRE Steinborn & Associates | 575-621-1462
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