This week: five homes worth a second look — a resort-style backyard oasis in Scottsdale, a spacious pool retreat in Sarasota, a Hill Country escape in Austin, an Arcadia charmer in Phoenix, and a Naples pool home minutes from the Gulf. Every one of them has a pool with genuine wow factor, and every one closes under $2,000,000.
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A Scottsdale Backyard Built for Arizona Summers
$1,899,999 — Scottsdale, Arizona. This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom home packs 2,932 square feet of living space around a backyard clearly built for entertaining, with a resort-style pool as the centerpiece. Inside, the finishes match the ambition of the yard — this is a home where the outdoor space does as much work as the interior.
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Room to Spread Out in Sarasota
$1,400,000 — Sarasota, Florida. At just over 4,000 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this home has the square footage to match its pool — a wide, sun-drenched space built for long Florida afternoons.
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A Hill Country Pool Just Outside Austin
$1,995,000 — Austin, Texas. Tucked into the Hill Country west of downtown, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home spans 3,286 square feet and centers its outdoor living around a pool that takes full advantage of the Texas views.
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An Arcadia Charmer With a Backyard to Match
$1,575,000 — Phoenix, Arizona. In Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home brings 2,774 square feet of updated living space together with a backyard pool that's the obvious draw.
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A Naples Pool Home Minutes From the Gulf
$1,395,000 — Naples, Florida. This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home offers 3,139 square feet and a pool set up for year-round use — a strong pick for anyone chasing Naples' easy indoor-outdoor living.
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