Quote Originally Posted by NWMNMom View Post
Regarless of what state you live in, an Above Ground Pool is not considered a permanent structure and therefore not part of the real estate. Only permanent structures that are actually attached to the surface of the ground or IN the ground such as INground pools, sheds, garages, outbuildings and your home are part of the real estate - even mobile homes (unless they have a basement and brick or concrete foundation - not a slab) are not permanent structures. Unless there is something completely different about the Assessors in your county, they will not assess the property at a higher value for eminant domain if you have an above ground pool. It is treated no differently than having a trampoline or sandbox on the property. You should be able to remove it without having to buy it back from the state.
I wonder about the deck I built 1/3 of the way around it. Also it is on a concrete ring I poured prior to setting the pool up. I actually want them to have to buy it from me. Normally they sell it back to you at a greatly reduced price. I am pretty sure they at least have to pay me to move it. But then again it is the government