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bpmom
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bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
Would it make a difference from a re-sale point of view if we did a tub or a full-size shower in our 3rd bathroom?
Right now we have a full bath (ie with tub) on our main living space (near the kitchen/LR), then a bath with just a small shower near the bedrooms.
For the basement bathroom, we have room for a tub but are considering putting in just a big shower -- any input either way?
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JennZ
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
For a basement, i think the shower is fine. Its not the main soace and for resale would be considered extra living space. So stall should be fine. Jmho
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| Posted 11/3/11 7:48 AM |
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CindySN23
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
I think that maybe a tub would be nice since you only have one tub in the house...
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| Posted 11/3/11 8:23 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
I think for resale having one tub for bathing children or a relaxing bath is enough. I think a large, nice shower is more attrative & useful if there is already a bathtub in the house.
We have three bathrooms, main bathroom for kids rooms on first floor has tub/shower combo. Second bath inside guest suite has large shower. Master bath in master bedroom has large shower and jetted tub.
we are considering adding a bathroom to our basement, it will have a shower as well.
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| Posted 11/3/11 9:28 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
i think you are good w/ the shower if you already have a bathroom w/ a tub.
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| Posted 11/3/11 9:37 AM |
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Dulcinea
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
If you put in a shower w/o bathtub, you won't be able to call that 3rd bathroom a full bath. It will be a 3/4 bath.
If you have room, just add the bathtub. It will come in handy when you want to bath a pet or just use it like a utility sink.
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| Posted 11/3/11 11:22 AM |
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maymama
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
as long as there is 1 tub by the bedrooms (think bathing children) you should be fine!
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| Posted 11/3/11 11:35 AM |
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blondiebabyZ
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
Posted by JDubs
i think you are good w/ the shower if you already have a bathroom w/ a tub.
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| Posted 11/3/11 1:15 PM |
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
Posted by Dulcinea
If you put in a shower w/o bathtub, you won't be able to call that 3rd bathroom a full bath. It will be a 3/4 bath.
Technically, yes, a bath with a shower is a 3/4 bath, but for real estate purposes -- when we list a property -- we consider a bath with a shower a full bath (regardless of whether there's a tub) and describe it as such. So from what the OP said, she would have 3 fulls baths in her house once the new bath is added.
For resale value, you always want to have at least one bath with a tub. Without that, you really limit your buyers. If you already have one, then I think a shower stall is fine. BUT - just make sure it is a decent sized shower stall. I have shown a lot of houses where a shower stall was squeezed in (e.g., a half bath was converted to a full and a shower was added) and then buyers discount it as not functional or comfortable.
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| Posted 11/3/11 2:00 PM |
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bpmom
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Re: bath with tub vs bath with full-sized shower?
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Posted by Dulcinea
If you put in a shower w/o bathtub, you won't be able to call that 3rd bathroom a full bath. It will be a 3/4 bath.
Technically, yes, a bath with a shower is a 3/4 bath, but for real estate purposes -- when we list a property -- we consider a bath with a shower a full bath (regardless of whether there's a tub) and describe it as such. So from what the OP said, she would have 3 fulls baths in her house once the new bath is added.
For resale value, you always want to have at least one bath with a tub. Without that, you really limit your buyers. If you already have one, then I think a shower stall is fine. BUT - just make sure it is a decent sized shower stall. I have shown a lot of houses where a shower stall was squeezed in (e.g., a half bath was converted to a full and a shower was added) and then buyers discount it as not functional or comfortable.
Thanks so much for the info. We know we have a 5' space in the bathroom for a shower or tub so I plan on using as much of that space as shower as possible.
I think we're leaning towards a bigger shower instead of a tub, but I still want my big soaking tub somewhere (our house doesn't have a master bath so I'm dreaming  )
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| Posted 11/3/11 5:12 PM |
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