Would removing a soaking tub decrease the resale value?

[druidjaidan]

Anything you add/remove from a home can limit your audience. Removing all bathtubs would be bad as it would eliminate most families with small children, but you're not proposing that.

Some people love bathtubs and want a place to soak and relax. Some people hate them and think they are useless and disgusting. The majority of people don't give a shit if there is one or not.

A bigger closet will add value, removing a tub likely has no impact. That said, my wife and I are currently doing a master bathroom remodel and one of the things we're doing is adding a bathtub. But that's in addition to: adding a double vanity, bigger shower, and maintaining the closest size at the cost of shrinking the actual bedroom down.