Definition
Recreational or convenience features provided by the HOA like pools, fitness centers, playgrounds, or community centers. Think of amenities as the lifestyle benefits you're paying for through your HOA fees.
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Amenities add value to properties but increase HOA fees. Popular amenities include pools, fitness centers, tennis courts, clubhouses, and green space. Amenity value depends on resident use and maintenance quality. Over-amenitied communities may have unsustainably high fees.
Pro Tip
Don't be dazzled by amenities if the fees are rising quickly. A resort-style pool is nice, but it's expensive to maintain.
Example
A community might offer a resort-style pool, fitness center, playground, picnic areas, and walking trails