Hot tubs are expensive (more than $6000) additions to the home. Maybe it’s not too costly as a full remodel for a kitchen or building a backyard swimming pool, but they’re pricey nonetheless. So, you may be wondering are really hot tubs increase home value. Could you get your money back when you sell your home? Or it’s just a pleasure and nothing more?

Well, it’s a bit of both. Unfortunately, there’s no hard and fast rule for how much they improve a home’s value or if they do at all. But generally speaking, as with most home improvements, a hot tub can’t be expected to gain you back the full cost of purchase and installation when you go to sell your home. If you decide to buy a hot tub, it should be for you and your family to enjoy, and whether or not it can increase the value of your house should be a distant second consideration.

That said, a hot tub will likely increase the value of your home, at least a bit. It can certainly improve the appeal of your home for potential buyers. Unlike a swimming pool, it’s not likely to pose a threat to unattended children (covers are pretty heavy, and most come with locks). Also, the cleaning and maintenance isn’t as big a deal as with a swimming pool. So, there’s really no potential downside for various home buyers. And there is a potential upside. A hot tub could increase the desirability of your house, thus making a buyer willing to pay more for the property.