Photos: Hot Property | In an era of drought-tolerant everything, pools still boost an L.A. home’s value

Last year, houses with pools in the L.A. metro area sold for an average of $95,392 more than similar homes without them, a recent Redfin report says.

Many homeowners who add swimming pools are parents hoping a cool backyard will be a catalyst for keeping their kids at home.

Clean-line pools are the rage at the moment. Rectangular and minimalist, they pair well with the Cape Cods and modern farmhouses popping up across the city.