Pool Indoor Listings Across Metro Vancouver

Pool Indoor listings are mostly condos in buildings with an indoor swimming pool among the amenities, along with a smaller number of houses with a private pool, so weigh what the pool costs to run and maintain before you treat it as a bonus.

Check the Pool Indoor Amenity in the Strata Budget

An indoor pool is one of the most expensive amenities a strata can own. Heating the water and the air, running dehumidification, filtration and chemical treatment, cleaning and inspections all come from the operating budget, which means from your strata fees. Ask for the budget and look for the pool's line items, then compare the fee with similar buildings nearby that have no pool.

Then read the depreciation report. Pool tanks, tile, membranes, pumps, boilers and the ventilation system that keeps humidity out of the rest of the building all wear out, and replacing them can cost a large sum. Check the contingency reserve fund balance and whether the minutes mention leaks, closures or upcoming pool work.

Ask How the Pool Is Used and Managed

Ask about the hours, the rules on guests and children, and how often the pool has been closed for repairs. In larger towers, particularly in Coal Harbour and downtown Vancouver, the pool may sit alongside a gym, a hot tub and a sauna as part of a full amenity floor. Visit the amenity space during a viewing to see its condition and how busy it is. Look at the grout, the ceiling above the water and the change rooms for signs of moisture damage, which is the most common and costly problem with indoor pools, and ask whether the building has a maintenance contract with a pool service company or relies on staff.

If you are looking at a home near the pool level, ask about noise, humidity and the smell of chlorine. Homes directly above or beside an indoor pool can be affected if the ventilation is not working well.

Compare Pool Indoor Listings by the Whole Amenity Package

Buyers rarely choose a building for the pool alone. Compare it with the building's other amenities, the fitness centre, concierge, guest suite and party room, and decide which you would actually use. If you would swim several times a week, an indoor pool can replace a pool membership and justify a higher fee. If you would rarely use it, you are paying for it anyway.

Weigh a Private Indoor Pool in a House

A private indoor pool in a detached home is a luxury feature with serious building science behind it. The room needs dedicated dehumidification and ventilation, vapour barriers and corrosion-resistant finishes, or moisture will damage the structure. Book a pool specialist as well as a home inspector, ask for service records, and get an insurance quote. Running costs for heating and dehumidification can be substantial throughout the year. Ask whether the pool has a cover, which cuts both heat loss and humidity, and whether the equipment has been updated to more efficient pumps and heat recovery. Consider resale too: a private indoor pool appeals strongly to some buyers and deters others who see only the upkeep.

Browse Pool Indoor Condos Across Greater Vancouver

Supply is concentrated in the larger towers of downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour, Yaletown, Burnaby, Richmond and North Vancouver, with a smaller number of houses across the region. Browse and compare current listings on the MLS® through Strawhomes, filter by neighbourhood and building, and save searches for the buildings you like so new listings reach you quickly. Compare them against a pool outdoor property if you prefer summer swimming, or a building with a sauna and steam room instead.