What a $1M Home Looks Like Across America

In some places in the U.S., you can buy a lot of home for $1 million. But in others, you don’t get nearly as much square footage, land or amenities for the money. It all depends on the market. To identify what typical million-dollar homes for sale look like in most states, GOBankingRates worked with online real estate resource Trulia.

The homes selected were originally priced at around $1 million when they were placed on the market. Some have since sold for less, while others have been taken off the market. If they sold recently, the sale price is also included. Click through to see where you can get the most house for your money.

Last updated: May 25, 2020

Alaska

• Original asking price: $929,000
• Recent asking price: $849,999
• City: Chugiak
• Square feet: 5,631
• Number of bathrooms: 5
• Number of bedrooms: 4

Situated on 2 1/2 acres, this home has an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings and large windows that provide spectacular views of the Alaska countryside. You also can enjoy the view from a large deck along the back of the home. The home also has a separate kitchen and entrance in the basement, making it ideal for a mother-in-law suite or rental. Although it might feel remote, Anchorage is only about 30 minutes away.

California

• Original asking price: $949,000
• Sale price: $950,000
• City: Lake Forest
• Square feet: 3,317
• Number of bathrooms: 4 1/2
• Number of bedrooms: 7

Home prices are skyrocketing across California, so there are plenty of million-dollar homes for sale. Built in 1976, this seven-bedroom home in Orange County was listed for close to $1 million and features vaulted ceilings and a large open living space. A large deck overlooks the property’s wooded lot. The home includes membership to the neighborhood’s Sun and Sail Club, which has pools, tennis courts, basketball courts, a fitness center and more.

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Delaware

• Original asking price: $1,024,000
• Sale price (pending): $1,099,000
• City: Wilmington
• Square feet: 6,599
• Number of bathrooms: 6
• Number of bedrooms: 6

Located in Wilmington, this renovated home features an eat-in kitchen, a large master bedroom with a fireplace and exercise room, and a lower level that can function as an in-law suite. It has a large sunroom that opens to a terrace with an outdoor fireplace and pool, and the lawn is professionally landscaped.

Indiana

• Original asking price: $1,165,000
• Sale price: $1,080,000
• City: Bargersville
• Square feet: 10,451
• Number of bathrooms: 4 1/2
• Number of bedrooms: 5

Built in 2001 on 10.3 acres, this brick-and-stone house features an open kitchen and living area, a large master bedroom and a lower level with a bar, family room and exercise room. A large deck overlooks the wooded lot, plus, there’s a carriage house for guests or family.

Kansas

• Original asking price: $1,085,000
• Estimated sale price: $970,000
• City: Topeka
• Square feet: 9,185
• Number of bathrooms: 8
• Number of bedrooms: 5

You can swim year-round in this home’s indoor pool. Plus, the house’s large size — 9,185 square feet — makes it ideal for entertaining. It has an open kitchen and family room, a master bedroom with a fireplace and a deck with a view of the subdivision’s small lake.

Massachusetts

• Original asking price: $939,500
• Sale price: $735,000
• City: Framingham
• Square feet: 4,268
• Number of bathrooms: 3 1/2
• Number of bedrooms: 7

This colonial home built in 1818 offers plenty of charm and historic appeal. Features include a sweeping staircase in the large foyer, wood-burning fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, horse barn and pool. Although this home originally went on the market for nearly $1 million, it ended up selling for about a quarter of a million dollars less. It seems like the buyers got a good deal, as Redfin estimates the actual value of the home at $892,695.

Michigan

• Original asking price: $950,000
• Current asking price: $895,000
• City: Lake Isabella
• Square feet: 7,266
• Number of bathrooms: 4
• Number of bedrooms: 5

This lakeside home offers ample waterfront views, private boat docks and professionally landscaped grounds. On the lower level, a massive recreation room opens to a large patio that is just steps from the lake. Plus, there’s a home theater and exercise room.

Minnesota

• Original asking price: $1,000,000
• Sale price: $915,000
• City: Hamel
• Square feet: 5,912
• Number of bathrooms: 6
• Number of bedrooms: 4

This nearly million-dollar home features an eat-in kitchen, master suite, home office and large entertainment area with a built-in bar and wine cellar. It also offers plenty of outdoor space, with a large deck and patios with fire pits.

Missouri

• Original asking price: $950,000
• Current asking price: Off the market
• City: Liberty
• Square feet: 5,816
• Number of bathrooms: 6 1/4
• Number of bedrooms: 5

This home in Liberty, Missouri, boasts updated finishes, two kitchens, an exercise room, a media room and more. The backyard is also impressive. There, you’ll find a brick fireplace and a Viking grill.

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Montana

• Original asking price: $1,100,000
• Current asking price: Off the market
• City: Gallatin Gateway
• Square feet: 5,633
• Number of bathrooms: 3 1/2
• Number of bedrooms: 3

The gorgeous mountain views alone make this log home worth its $1.1 million price tag. The interior doesn’t disappoint, either, with its open floor plan, detailed woodwork and large stone fireplace. To top it off, the house has a large deck with a hot tub.

Nebraska

• Original asking price: $985,000
• Sale price: $730,000
• City: Omaha
• Square feet: 5,645
• Number of bathrooms: 8
• Number of bedrooms: 6

This large home built in 1975 — with an open, modern interior — has lots of cool features, including a sauna and indoor sunken fire pit with built-in surround seating. A large deck overlooks the wooded backyard. And there’s an in-law suite. The buyers who most recently purchased the home got a good deal — the actual value of the home is close to its nearly million-dollar list price at $962,012, according to Zillow’s estimate.

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