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Shower Instead of Tub

Biftu — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:05:25 GMT

Thinking of redoing my bathroom and considering whether to replace my tub with just a shower. I haven't used the tub in years that has jets, but just not sure. My upstairs bathroom only has a shower so this would mean the house would not have a tub. Do you think this would effect the sale of the house?

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Meowingkitty — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:09:45 GMT

We replaced our tub in the master bath several years ago and we love it. We still have 1 tub/shower upstairs that my husband likes but I'm not a soaker and we have another tub/shower downstairs that is rarely used. I wouldn't care about resale. If you like it and will use it and enjoy it more than what you currently have I say go for it.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:10:03 GMT

A few years ago my real estate agent said it will definitley be a negative to not have a tub if the house goes up for sale.

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catter70 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:19:32 GMT

Would love to do that, but not in my budget.

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mrshckynut — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:25:44 GMT

haven't used our tub for years and prefer step in shower

mrshckynut

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We rescue cats — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:25:53 GMT

We're planning on doing away with the large garden tub in the master bedroom bath, converting it to a walk in shower but will still have a tub in the house. Our realtor said the same thing, if we eliminate having a tub it will definitely hurt the re-sale to families.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:31:26 GMT

@Biftu. Many people prefer a tub, especially those with children. Yes, I think it might affect resell.

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quilter61 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:41:26 GMT

I had my tub converted to a shower this year. Best thing I ever did. Never used the tub and as I am getting older was afraid that I would fall getting in and out of the shower. I only have the one bathroom and am not worried about resale value. Did this for me to have a better quality of life.

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jlkz — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:44:15 GMT

@We rescue cats

Not every buyer has children that need to be bathed in a tub !!! Since there is a tub still in the house, do what suits your needs and not an imaginary buyer.

If that shower is large enough, a small plastic bathing tub can be placed on the shower floor and a child can be bathed.

In our FL condo, the prior owners took out a garden tub and replaced it with a shower that could accommodate a wheelchair plus ( more like 2 wheelchairs ! ). The area that had a tub and toilet was converted into a toilet room with cabinets and closet.

Everyone who sees this set up wants one...

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BlueFinch — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:51:25 GMT

I got rid of the tub in the master BR, replacing with walk in shower. Love it. I'm considering doing the same with my second BR which needs an overhaul.

I've also been told that most home buyers want, at least, one BR with a tub, for various needs and reasons. So removal can be a negative selling point.

That said, several folks I know have gotten rid of their tubs, anyway. Just tired of dealing with a tub no one in the family wants to use anymore. Homes without young children.

With age, it's also risky to step into the tub for a shower. Both feet on the floor is much safer. So, some buyers knowing this may prefer showers only. So, it depends on the buyer's needs.

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wagirl — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 16:54:33 GMT

I would LOVE one big jetted tub instead of the silly standard size ones. I haven't soaked in a tub in decades because it was so stupid narrow and small. But I needed that size for my kids when they were little. However, a nice walk in shower with some accessories would be great too. In my small apt now, I have 2 baths--one with just a shower, one that is a combo. Wondering what would be easier/cheaper to do---convert to a tub or the reverse .

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rockygems123 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:05:16 GMT

@jlkz wrote:
@We rescue cats

Not every buyer has children that need to be bathed in a tub !!! Since there is a tub still in the house, do what suits your needs and not an imaginary buyer.

If that shower is large enough, a small plastic bathing tub can be placed on the shower floor and a child can be bathed.

In our FL condo, the prior owners took out a garden tub and replaced it with a shower that could accommodate a wheelchair plus ( more like 2 wheelchairs ! ). The area that had a tub and toilet was converted into a toilet room with cabinets and closet.

Everyone who sees this set up wants one...

@jlkz

OP said her house would be without a tub if the current tub was removed.

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rockygems123 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:08:40 GMT

@Biftu wrote:
Thinking of redoing my bathroom and considering whether to replace my tub with just a shower. I haven't used the tub in years that has jets, but just not sure. My upstairs bathroom only has a shower so this would mean the house would not have a tub. Do you think this would effect the sale of the house?

@Biftu

The real estate market is currently fairly healthy, if that changes however probably a good option to have what households with kids want which is a tub.

It's a tough one though as you want your house to suit your lifestyle.

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Mombo1 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:15:11 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Biftu. Many people prefer a tub, especially those with children. Yes, I think it might affect resell.

@Kachina624 My grandkids love a bubble bath. I can hardly get them out of it.... Actually I do too. Guess I'm a "soaker" as another post stated. And yes...from what I understand since my daughter is in real estate...it could affect the sale of a home...depending on the buyer's preference and needs.

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skatting44 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:19:04 GMT

For resale , would leave one full bath tub . My bath has walk in shower and a separate 6 ft whilpool tub. The spare bath has regular tub . Plan to leave it this way for future resale.

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Stila — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:26:04 GMT

BlueFinch, I agree! Taking my whirlpool tub out replacing with a shower. Not worried about what realtors say. I'm doing this for quality of my life! Not selling my house in future. Giving to our son. I do understand family's with children might prefer a bathtub. Nothing wrong with that.

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SactoSue — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:27:55 GMT

Remodeled both my bathrooms and got rid of the original jetted tub in the master bedrrom for a free standing tub. Although attractive, I didn't use it the jetted one much and I hated thinking about what what growing in the stale water in the pipes.

I have a walk-in shower with a marble mosaic floor that is very slip-resistant because of the grout. It is much safer than a step-in tub/shower. I like having a tub to wash some large things in, like down sleeping bags or jackets. I also need it to bathe the cat.

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RedTop — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:37:17 GMT

Both of our baths are handicapped accessible with shower stalls, no tub. Our girls plan to keep this house for years, so no concern whatsoever with resale value.

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Icegoddess — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:56:28 GMT

We have both a walk-in shower and a large tub with jets in the Master bath and a tub with a shower upstairs. Personally, I would love to get rid of the tub and have a slightly larger shower in the master, not a huge one because I don't want to clean it, but DH likes his soaks and he's a big guy, so the regular tub upstairs won't do. I use the shower in the tub upstairs to wash the color out of my hair so it doesn't get into the grout in the downstairs shower.

I do think it could affect the re-sale of the house, but it's your house and you should enjoy it, not live in it for the re-sale value. The one thing I refuse to do is update a house just to sell it. When this house gets sold, it will be as-is.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 18:09:44 GMT

@Biftu wrote:
Thinking of redoing my bathroom and considering whether to replace my tub with just a shower. I haven't used the tub in years that has jets, but just not sure. My upstairs bathroom only has a shower so this would mean the house would not have a tub. Do you think this would effect the sale of the house?

@Biftu

Obviously, you need to do what works best for you, but I think not having a tub anywhere in the house would be a big mistake.

IMO, having a tub is a basic requirement.

Yes, it's about resale, and none of us are psychic when it comes to who will live in that home next.

Frankly, I wouldn't bother to even look at a house that didn't have at least one tub. It's about convenience and basic quality of life.