U.S. Houses For Sale
In the Priciest Locales
by Sheree R. Curry
From The Wall Street Journal Online
June 09, 2006
About 25% of the top 100 homes on the 2006 Forbes "Most Expensive ZIP Codes" list, released in April, are from states other than California or New York. Here are three.
- Medina, Wash.
- Kenilworth, Ill.
- New Vernon, N.J.
PLACE/PRICE: Medina, Wash./ $2.99 million
PROPERTY TAX*: $22,000 per year **
THE PROPERTY: 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths
DESCRIPTION: This contemporary home with vaulted ceilings has an oversize wine cellar, a large media room, an exercise room, a study and an office. There is a built-in vacuum system and three patios.
NOTABLE: This 5,800-square-foot home, built in 2006, is a short walk to a small beach, a park and a golf and country club. Just outside of Seattle, this 98039 ZIP is ranked #60 on the Forbes list, with a median home price of $1,235,000.
* Note: Current owner's payment, **Assessor's estimate.
Sources: forbes.com, obrienrealestate.com, hardinghouses.com, coldwellbankeronline.com
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