Homes With Pools for Sale in Ottawa

Ottawa summers are short, and a backyard pool makes the most of every one. Browse current Ottawa homes with in-ground and above-ground pools, from family homes in the suburbs to estate properties just outside the city.

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What to Know About Buying a Home With a Pool in Ottawa

Homes with pools in Ottawa are most common in suburbs with larger lots, such as Kanata, Barrhaven, Orléans, Nepean and Stittsville, and on rural estate properties. Most are in-ground vinyl-liner or above-ground pools. Before you buy, check the age and condition of the pool and its equipment, confirm the pool enclosure meets the City of Ottawa’s Pool Enclosure By-law, and tell your insurer. Ottawa’s swim season is short, so plan for opening, closing and upkeep costs each year.

Where to Look

Popular Areas for Pool Homes in Ottawa

Backyard pools need room, so you’ll find more of them where lots are larger.

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KanataEstablished family streets and newer subdivisions

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BarrhavenDetached family homes on suburban lots

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OrléansEast-end neighbourhoods with room to spread out

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NepeanMature neighbourhoods with larger, older lots

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StittsvilleFamily-friendly west-end community

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West CarletonRural acreage and estate properties

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Pool Types

Types of Pools You’ll Find in Ottawa Listings

The type of pool affects upkeep, repair costs and how long it will last. Here’s what you’ll see most often.

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In-Ground Vinyl Liner

The most common in-ground pool in Ottawa. The liner will need replacing at some point, so ask how old it is.

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Concrete & Fibreglass

Longer-lasting shells that cost more to build. Concrete may need resurfacing over time. Fibreglass shells need little surface upkeep.

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Above-Ground

Lower cost and easier to remove if you’d rather have the yard back. Often paired with a deck.

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Hot Tubs & Spas

Usable year-round. A hot tub also falls under the City’s pool enclosure rules unless it has a locking safety cover.

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Saltwater or chlorine? Both are common. A saltwater pool still uses chlorine, made by a salt cell, and the cell needs replacing from time to time. Ask which system the pool uses and how old the equipment is.

Before You Buy

What to Check Before Buying a Home With a Pool

A well-kept pool can be one of the best parts of a home. A neglected one can mean a new liner, a new heater and a failed fence in the same year. These are the questions I ask on every pool home my buyers look at.

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Pool type, age and the age of the liner or surface
Age and condition of the pump, filter and heater
Opening and closing records, and who services the pool
A pool enclosure permit, or a Pool Enclosure Compliance Report from the City
Fence height, and gates that self-close and self-latch
Any leaks, cracks or settling around the deck
How the pool affects your home insurance
Yearly running costs: heating, chemicals, electricity and opening and closing

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Buying in the off-season? From fall to spring the pool is closed and covered, so it can’t be fully tested. Ask for service records and photos from the summer, and talk to your lawyer about how to protect yourself in the offer.

Right for You?

Is a Pool Home the Right Fit?

A pool changes how you use your yard and your summer. It’s worth thinking through before you fall for the backyard.

A pool may suit you if…

You spend summers at home and like to host
Your kids are strong swimmers, or old enough to learn
You’d rather swim in the backyard than drive to a cottage
You’re comfortable with weekly upkeep, or budget for a pool service

Think it through if…

You have toddlers and no plan for fencing or supervision
You travel much of the summer
You want the yard for gardening, play space or a dog run
You’re buying at the top of your budget and have little room for repairs

Buyer FAQ

Buying a Home With a Pool in Ottawa: Common Questions

What are Ottawa’s rules for pool fences?

The City of Ottawa’s Pool Enclosure By-law applies to any outdoor pool, hot tub or pond that can hold 600 mm (24 in) of water or more. The pool must be enclosed by a fence at least 1.5 m (5 ft) high, and gates must be self-closing and self-latching, with a lock inside the enclosure. A hot tub with a compliant locking safety cover doesn’t need a fence, but it still needs a permit.

How do I know if the pool on a home I’m buying is compliant?

Ask the seller for the pool enclosure permit and proof of final inspection. Buyers can also request a Pool Enclosure Compliance Report from the City of Ottawa. If the fence or gates don’t meet the by-law, you’ll want that fixed, or priced into your offer, before it becomes firm.

Can I get a pool inspected in the winter?

Not fully. Once a pool is closed and covered, an inspector can look at the fence, deck and visible equipment, but can’t test the liner, pump or heater. Ask for service records and summer photos, and talk to your lawyer about how to protect yourself in the offer.

Does a pool add value to an Ottawa home?

It depends on the buyer. Some buyers will pay more for a well-kept pool, and others see it as upkeep and will offer less. Condition matters most. A newer pool with good equipment is a selling feature, while an old liner or failing heater becomes a repair cost in the buyer’s mind.

Will a pool affect my home insurance?

It can. Tell your insurer about the pool, and any hot tub, diving board or slide, when you get your quote. Some insurers adjust the premium or liability coverage for pool homes. Get your quote before your offer is firm.

Can I buy a home without a pool and add one later?

Yes, but check first. You’ll need a pool enclosure permit and possibly a building permit, and the lot has to meet setback rules and have room for access, equipment and fencing. Easements, septic beds and slopes can limit where a pool can go. If a pool is part of your plan, check the lot before your offer is firm.

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By-law, insurance and inspection details are general information. Confirm with the City of Ottawa, a qualified home or pool inspector, your insurer and your own lawyer.

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