Putting in a pond--is it worth it?

[Trevor Soderholm]

Context: 3200 sq. ft. home on a 1.25 acre mostly wooded lot in a rural area that is a short (30-45 minute) drive to a major metro area.

From what I have seen, to clear an acre, put in a pond, and stock it with fish could run as little as $10k.

Knowing nothing else, would this be a good idea to potentially add value to the home if I were to sell in 2 years? There is an upstairs rear-facing balcony overlooking woods right now, but I imagine if it could overlook a pond that would be a plus for many people. And then the property could be classified as waterfront.

Bottom line: what kind of return am I looking at by putting in a roughly one acre pond?

[Kai Kopsch]

@Trevor Soderholm A pound is a liability, not an asset, and you limit the number of potential buyers like helicopter moms. Improvement Projects that pay off when you sell are new floors, new LED lights, replacing old door hardware, and kitchen and bath remodeling.