re: Above ground pool - half inground

Parents did this. Its sunk about a foot into the ground. They couldnt do a in ground pool because there is an old one buried in the backyard so digging would be expensive. Turns out to be a good idea and no one can see you over the fence on the deck that was built around it.

My wife worked at a pool store. This is a common practice but you need a pool rated for this and, most importantly, you must know the proper method of installation. They last as long as normal above ground installation if done correctly.

I bought a house with a pool.....But I am pretty sure you can get a decent pool for less than $40k especially if the alternative is a large cattle trough.

Your HOA probably won't let you do an above ground pool anyways.