5 Milwaukee Area Wow! Houses With Must-Have Swimming Pools

MILWAUKEE, MI — Right, it’s not outdoor swimming pool season and there are months to go before it is. But getting financing and closing all take time, so even if you can’t dip your toe in the water until May or June, you should start searching now if a swimming pool is at the top of must-have amenities.

Because of the weather, Milwaukee isn’t on realtor.com’s Top 10 list of cities for pool-loving homeowners (not surprisingly, they’re concentrated in Arizona and Florida, the nation’s two steamiest states). They’re an asset in those states for sure, but in other areas of the country like Wisconsin, the value of a pool may be more intrinsic than tangible. Insurance costs can go up and the home value may go down, according to realtor.com.

For potential homebuyers who aren’t put off by the risk of a swimming pool, here are five properties in the Milwaukee area from realtor.com:

Because it is freezing outside, this property at 251 W. Nokomis Court in Fox Point (featured photo) is a great buy right now at $1,100,000. For that price, you’ll get two swimming pools. Both indoor and outdoor pools are heated for year-round swimming. There’s also a gazebo with wet bar that will get plenty of use in the summer, and a lounge deck for winter. Incredible light systems set the mood. A complete property description and more photos are found on realtor.com.

The designers of this home at 9035 N. Upper River Court in River Hills weren’t shy about showing off the in-ground pool, the centerpiece of a gorgeous outdoor entertaining area that also includes a cabana with a full bath, a fire pit, pergola and built-in gourmet grill. This stunning property lists for $1,100,000. See a complete property description and more photos on realtor.com.

This estate at 7815 N. River Road in River Hills, originally built in 1929, has been lovingly restored from top to bottom to blend today’s lifestyle with Old World charm. The formal living room of the old world overlooks the pool and patios of contemporary times. It can be yours for $1,185,000. See a complete property description and more photos on realtor.com.

Did someone say pool party? We can picture the summer fun at 1112 E. Goodrich Lane in Milwaukee. This is another older home, built in 1927. It’s elegantly understated and perfectly appointed with fine architectural details of a bygone era, yet updated for today. It lists for $930,000. See a complete property description and more photos on realtor.com.

The plunge pool is practically free in this beautifully restored Tudor in a perfect East Side neighborhood. Located at 2967 N. Marietta Ave. in Milwaukee, the home lists for — are you ready? — only $689,000. The back yard is amazing — an entertainer’s dream with a complete outdoor kitchen, pergola, a water feature, patios and the plunge pool. See a complete property description and more photos on realtor.com.

Want to see more great homes in the Milwaukee area? Just go to realtor.com and start searching. You can filter homes by price, geographic location and amenities.

All photos courtesy of realtor.com