Million-dollar listings formerly signaled true luxury for Americans with the means to purchase it, but today, more than 4% of all properties in the 100 largest US metro areas are now valued at at least $1 million, according to a Trulia research from last year. However, depending on where you are situated, this can mean something very different. You might assume that $1 million could buy a mansion. Well, in some areas, that might be true. However, in some areas that will only land you a modest apartment. Continue on to discover some perspective on what $1 million can buy you around the U.S.!
Baltimore, Maryland
The house pictured here is listed for exactly $1 million dollars in Baltimore, Maryland. The beautiful house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms, with the property amassing 3330 square feet overall. This particular house was built in 1920 and is built with Spanish inspiration. It features an abundance of architectural modern design elements fitting for today’s lifestyle. Not too bad for $1 million bucks hey!
The house pictured below may not look like much, but with a little TLC (Tender loving care) it could really be something special. Sure, you might wonder how a run-down home, shabby home like this might be worth $1 million, but you would be wrong. This house is actually listed for $1.1 million! Wow, the area really makes a difference doesn’t it? However, this house does have some perks. This home actually has six bedrooms and three bathrooms. Amassing 3225 square feet, this 1910 build is actually in pretty good nick for its age. Perhaps this house is worth more due to the fact it is located near local shops, public transport and has a large basement.
Can you believe homes like this are seriously listed for $1 million in Tennessee? Wow. Honestly, this is even one of the better ones that we saw. This house was originally built in 1929 and is a single family residence. This cottage is actually rather modern and spacious on the inside… but at the end of the day it is still a cottage, not a mansion. It really seems like the days of million buck mansions are well and truly gone!
This single-family residence was only built in 2022, so you can expect that nobody has ever lived here before. Even though it doesn’t look like much from the outside, this is actually a really spacious, new property with modern features. The entire property spans 0.52 acres and has such features as a 9ft solid door, four oversized bedrooms and a walk-in closet in the master bedroom.
Woah… this is more like it right? Look at this beauty! Not only is it huge and modern-looking, but it is also extremely well-kept. This house was only built in 2001, and is a single-family residence. It spans over 0.41 acres of land and has some cool features, such as an upstairs outdoor terrace area, a large yard and being situated in a local school district.
Wow… you can really say that property value in San Francisco really isn’t worth it compared to other places in the U.S. This home might be in a great location, but value-for-money really isn’t there. This home may have four bedrooms and two bathrooms, but the house itself only amasses 1164 square feet in total. Built in 1942, this is nice and modern on the inside, but for a million bucks you’d expect more, right?
This property is a studio apartment within a cooperative building. Built in 1964, it does have a modern interior. However, for what you’re getting, this almost makes $1 million look like nothing. The building itself is impressive and has impressive features which include a 24 hour doorman, a gym and a stunning roof deck. But at the end of the day… it is still a studio apartment.
This property in Ferrisburgh, Vermont is certainly value for money! This single family residence was only built in 1986 and spans a whopping 50.50 Acres! This contemporary home has a horse stable, amazing views, fruit trees, meadows, woods and more! The property has three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Great value!
This single family residence was built in 1969 and as you can see is situated right by the ocean. Modest in size, the lot spans 0.38 Acres but is a great place to raise a family! This property has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
This property is absolutely stunning. Based in Las Vegas; this house is recently renovated and offers four bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as an incredible outdoor space. Modern and spacious, this is certainly more like it! The livable square footage of this property is 3965 square feet, while its overall is 9538 square feet.
