Do ponds add to your home’s value?

• <div><p>In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.</p></div>

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Last update on July 10, 2026

Reviewed in July 2026
Very happy with the information and materials provided. Super friendly and flexible hours to meet for appraisal.
MJ/Johnson Appraisals
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Reviewed in July 2025
Raymond and his team at New Cabinet Colors did an excellent job painting and updating my kitchen and laundry room cabinets and walls. They also installed new countertops, stove top, double oven, pull out drawers for all my bottom cabinets, and put in my new track lights. They made sure all...
New Color Cabinets LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Excellent. Was reasonably priced, was efficient and friendly. Would definitely use again and recommend to family and friends.
tazelectrical
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Reviewed in October 2023
Barb Stark did a great job. She completed an accurate appraisal for my single family residence in an efficient and timely manner. I highly recommend her for your real estate appraisal needs.
Stark Appraisal Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
Quick, clear appraisal and did what they said when they said they would do it.
Smith and Son's Custom Cutting
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Reviewed in September 2022
Everything went so smoothly. My 100 year old antique furniture was wrapped so meticulously and all of my furniture was delivered in the exact condition that it was in when it was picked up. Jose was wonderful to work with and was spot-on with his estimate. I highly recommend them for all of your...
Azarias Transportation
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Reviewed in July 2021
Super professional and caring and communicative! Everything you could ask for in a service of any kind. Iâ ve had a lot of trouble finding help in the Chicago area suburbs when it comes to people helping me with any aspect of my house - people donâ t call back, show up, or do quality work.....
On Center Inspections Inc
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Reviewed in January 2021
Worth Every Dollar Appraisal Services (Helen Ahmed) was great to work with! She is experienced, knows the real estate market very well and is a pleasure to work with. Her quick turnaround, level of knowledge and reasonable pricing are greatly appreciated. Helen was prompt in her delivery of my...
Worth Every Dollar Appraisals LLC
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Reviewed in October 2019
John with JB Appraisals is totally top of the line! My time and money was well-spent. John arrived promptly and performed a thorough and professional appraisal. I was thrilled with John s speed and accuracy, since he delivered the appraisal to the bank even faster than initially estimated. John...
JB Appraisals, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
Professional courteous demeanor. However, I was a little disappointed by the actual appraisal. When I read it in detail, some comps were 2-3 years old, and some details were incorrect. I also am unsure how familiar he was with this particular market.
Bona Fide Appraisers and Consultants
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"I was very impressed with the quick and informative response I received. Janet took the time to give me background information on my artwork and I was very appreciative for the knowledge. I would highly recommend using them! Jodie L."

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Serving Midlothian, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

We are the leading Chicago appraisal firm specializing in property appraisals for Divorce, Bankruptcy, Tax Appeals, Probate & Estate, Pre-Listings, FSBO's and more. We are considered by many to be the top appraisal firm in the Chicago market and surrounding including Park Ridge, Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Norridge, Harwood Heights and more.\n

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Big Patriot Home Remodeling

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Serving Midlothian, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

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Big Patriot Home Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time20 mins

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Cole & Nosek Contracting

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Serving Midlothian, IL and surrounding areas

Cole & Nosek Contracting brings over 50 years of hands-on experience in the field, along with decades of trusted side job expertise. No project is too big or too small—we handle everything from repairs and renovations to custom work and professional painting. If you can envision it, we can build it. Reliable, skilled, and committed to quality, we get the job done right.

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Antiques and Jewelry Appraisals questions, answered by experts

Foundation cracks won’t always affect your appraised value. All foundations crack due to normal settlement, so hairline cracks that aren’t leaking or uneven from side to side are unlikely to have an impact on your appraisal. Structural cracks, on the other hand, often lead to a reduced appraised value, especially if the underlying problem will cause the issue to worsen over time.

While there's not a lot of definite research, some experts suggest that an in-ground or wall-mounted basketball hoop can add value to your home by increasing curb appeal. In addition, having a basketball hoop is an attractive feature of a house since it promotes physical activity, especially for children.

In short, yes, a pond can add to your home’s value. However, whether it adds value will depend on the condition and aesthetic of your pond. Having this feature already built into a yard’s home can be appealing to homebuyers who value its aesthetic and would prefer not to build it themselves. But if it is not kept in good condition, it could turn buyers away.

In cases where an appraisal comes in lower than an offer price, sellers might opt to lower their asking price to meet the appraisal, especially if the market is slow, and replacing the offer with a higher one may take a long time. Sellers can also offer to make repairs to boost the appraised value, hire another appraiser to get a second opinion, or just move on to another offer that isn’t contingent on the buyer getting a mortgage or an appraisal inspection.

Yes, experienced appraisers handle a variety of property types with tailored methods.

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