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Is a bathtub a home requirement?

Live in a one bathroom ranch. Can no longer step over ba

Asked by Glady Udelhofen | 50401| 04-08-2026| 37 views|Remodeling|Updated 1 week ago

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Keith Jean Pierre

REMAX First Realty · East Brunswick, NJ

(151 reviews)
Not a requirement but highly desired, especially if you are in a starter home (2 or 3 bedrooms) because many will start a family there and need a bathtub for their small child. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA
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04-16-2026 (1 week ago)··
Kevin Neely

Keller Williams Realty Elite Partners · Spring Hill, FL

(76 reviews)
No, Florida building code does not require a bathtub in every home. At least one bathroom must have a shower or bathing facility, but a stand-alone shower satisfies that requirement. In Inverness, homes with walk-in showers often appeal to buyers seeking accessibility and low-maintenance living. Kevin Neely & Kaitlynd Robbins | K2 Sells
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04-17-2026 (1 week ago)··
Loodmy Jacques

Keller Williams Reserve · West Palm Beach, FL

(25 reviews)
You can replace it with a walk-in shower, no problem. It's your home and if you need the accessibility, do it. Just know that when you sell, not having a bathtub in a one-bathroom house can turn off buyers with young kids, which might shrink your buyer pool a bit. But if this is about safety and aging in place, that matters way more than resale. Go for it.
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Phong Tran

Real Broker · Portland, OR

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No—there’s no requirement to have a bathtub, but at least one tub is preferred by many buyers (especially families with kids). In a 1-bath home, removing the only tub can hurt resale appeal, but accessibility and daily function matter more for your situation. Best compromise: install a walk-in shower now, or consider a low-threshold tub/shower combo to keep both usability and resale value.
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Michael Kozlowski

RE/MAX Professionals · Littleton, CO

(131 reviews)
Glady you may want to reach out to a top rated real estate professional in your local market to find out what the current trends are for your type of home.
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04-17-2026 (1 week ago)··
Kristine Livadas

Compass · Locust Valley, NY

(30 reviews)
You don’t need to do every repair or staging item—focus on major issues and high-impact updates; skip unnecessary upgrades and prioritize what helps you sell faster or for more. A bathtub isn’t required; a shower is enough. In a one-bath home, removing the only tub may affect resale slightly, but a safe, modern walk-in shower is a smart alternative. Good luck!
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04-16-2026 (1 week ago)··
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Matthias Sterzer

Kaufman Realty & Auction · New Philadelphia, OH

No, a bathtub is not a requirement in a home. Many homes have a simple walk-in shower.
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