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Homes for Sale with a Pool in Garland, TX

Houses for sale with a pool in Garland, TX need a few checks beyond a standard inspection. Garland has specific rules for pool fences, gates and doors, and the pool adds to your utility and insurance costs. The live listings on this page show pool homes available now.

Homes for Sale with a Pool in Garland, TX

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What are Garland's rules for residential pools?

Garland's Building Inspection Department permits residential pools and inspects them before they can be used. The safety fence must be at least 48 inches tall, with self-closing, self-latching gates that open outward, away from the pool.

If a wall of the house forms part of the barrier, the owner must add a powered safety cover, an audible door alarm or another city-approved protection. Before a permit is issued, the owner signs a notarized pool affidavit.

What should you inspect on a Garland pool home?

Ask the seller for the pool permit and final inspection, then confirm the fence, gates and door alarms still meet the rules. Have the pool inspected along with the house.

Check the age of the pump, filter and heater, and ask about leaks or resurfacing. Look for cracks or movement in the deck and slab, and ask for any foundation repair records.

How do utilities, insurance and HOAs affect a pool home?

Pool pumps run for hours in summer. Most Garland homes get power from Garland Power & Light, so ask the seller for past bills to see the real cost.

Ask your insurer how the pool affects liability coverage, and get the wind and hail deductible in dollars. In HOA subdivisions, read the rules on fences and backyard changes. State pool enclosure law in Chapter 757 applies to association and apartment pools, not private backyards.

Where do you start a pool home search in Garland?

Pool homes turn up in both older and newer parts of Garland, so filter the live listings for a pool and compare areas on the Garland homes for sale page. Add upkeep to your budget with the Garland cost of living guide.

When a pool home catches your eye, contact Mariela to tour it on your schedule.

Common questions

How tall must a pool fence be in Garland, TX?

Garland requires the pool safety fence to be at least 48 inches tall. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching and open outward, away from the pool. The fence and gates are inspected at the final pool inspection.

Does Garland require a door alarm for a pool?

If a wall of the house is part of the pool barrier, Garland requires a protection such as a powered safety cover, an audible door alarm or another city-approved option. Confirm the device is still in place when you buy.

What does a pool add to electric bills in Garland?

It depends on the pump and how long it runs. Most Garland homes are served by Garland Power & Light, so ask the seller for 12 months of bills to see the real cost before you buy.

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Last reviewed: 2026-09-24. Descriptions cover places and amenities, not the people who live there. We are committed to the Fair Housing Act.