From the WSJ Real Estate Archives

Homes Across the U.S.
That Cost Millions of Dollars

by Sheree R. Curry
From The Wall Street Journal Online
October 13, 2005

California has the highest percentage of $1 million-plus homes, followed by Connecticut and the District of Columbia, reports the American Community Survey. Here's a look at one multi-million-dollar home from each state and D.C.

  • Washington Depot, CT
  • Washington, DC
  • Calabasas, Calif.

PLACE/PRICE: Washington Depot, CT /$3.95 million

PROPERTY TAX*: $14,000 per year

THE PROPERTY: 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths in 5,200 square feet built in 2004

DESCRIPTION: The master suite has a separate seating area, gas fireplace and French doors leading to a stone terrace. A butler's pantry, laundry room and an office are adjacent to the kitchen.

NOTABLE: Throughout this music-system wired home there are mirrored doors and wood-paneled walls.An in-ground pool has fountains and spray. A one-bedroom apartment sits above the two-car garage. Four-season porches sit off the dining room and the library.

Note: *Current owner's payment; taxes on California home will be 1.25% of purchase price.

Sources: census.gov, sothebysrealty.com, wfpsir.com

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