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This house in Prather is for sale at $1,099,000. It features five bedrooms, fourth bathrooms and is 4,074 square feet. The home is roughly a 30-minute drive to downtown Fresno.<\/p>\n
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Once upon a time, a million bucks could buy you a mansion.<\/p>\n
But in today\u2019s reality? Not really.<\/p>\n
Not with today\u2019s housing prices.<\/p>\n
Even in Fresno \u2014 where the cost of living is significantly lower compared to California cities along the coast<\/a> \u2014 it\u2019s difficult to find a 5,000-plus-square-foot house (mansion-size minimum) that offers luxury living for $1 million.<\/p>\n And, of course, luxury living can be subjective.<\/p>\n Here are three examples of what $1 million could get you in Fresno. Plus, a $1 million listing just outside of the city limit.<\/p>\n 605 E. Home Ave, Fresno, CA 93728<\/p>\n House size: (5 bedroom, 5 bath, 5,001 square feet)<\/p>\n Lot size: 0.34 acres<\/p>\n Asking price: $825,000<\/p>\n Highlights: Located less than a mile from both Fresno City College and Fresno High, this is a corner house at Echo and Home avenues<\/a> in \u201cWilson Island.\u201d And it is the only current listing in Fresno that meets the 5,000-square foot minimum to be considered a mansion and still costs less than $1 million. And while this home might not be as extravagant as houses once seen in throwback TV shows such as \u201cLifestyles of the Rich and Famous\u201d or \u201cMTV Cribs,\u201d there\u2019s plenty of personality in this property. As well as a pool.<\/p>\n House size: (4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3,055 square feet)<\/p>\n Lot size: 0.34 acres<\/p>\n Asking price: $1.1 million<\/p>\n Highlights: Located in the Old Fig Garden Estates and a mere 0.2 miles from Fig Garden Village shopping area, this \u201cModern California Ranch\u201d home<\/a> offers a distinct, natural wood look interior from its flooring to ceiling, as well as its walls and cabinetry. Think country-look living but with city convenience at a walking distance. The home also comes with a detached casita complete with a full kitchen and laundry room that could be used for office space or as a rental.<\/p>\n House size: (4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3,084 square feet)<\/p>\n Lot size: 0.30 acres<\/p>\n Asking price: $1.1 million<\/p>\n Highlights: This is a custom Gary McDonald home<\/a> on a large lot on a cul-de-sac street in Country Club at the Fort (a gated neighborhood close by Fort Washington Golf & Country Club). It\u2019s 2,000 square feet less than what would be considered a mansion size. But there\u2019s plenty of fancy details inside and outside with this home \u2014 from the crown moulding, french doors, grand fountain and a covered outdoor entertainment structure that features a fireplace.<\/p>\n House size: (6 bedroom, 4 bath, 4,074 square feet)<\/p>\n Lot size: 5.05 acres<\/p>\n Asking price: $1.1 million<\/p>\n Highlights: Located about a 35-minute drive from downtown Fresno, this Prather home<\/a> definitely has the curb appeal, as well as the land, of a $1 million mansion. Though, it still falls roughly 1,000 square feet from reaching that mansion minimum size. \u201cBesides this being a beautiful home, you get some spectacular views from inside this house,\u201d listing sales agent Jeri Kuddes said. You get more for your money coming outside of the city.\u201d<\/p>\n The house at 605 E. Home Ave. is on the market for $825,000. The house is 5,001 square feet with five bedrooms and five bathrooms on 0.34 acres. SCREENSHOT Movoto 4872 N. Arcade Ave., Fresno, CA 93704<\/p>\n
This Old Fig Garden home at 4872 N. Arcade Ave. in Fresno is four bedrooms with two bathrooms and 3,055 square feet. Its asking price is $1.1 million. SCREENSHOT Movoto 1368 E. Waldon Way, Fresno, CA 93730<\/p>\n
This home at 1368 E. Waldon Way in Fresno is 3,084 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is located near Fort Washington Golf & Country Club and has an asking price of $1.1 million. SCREENSHOT Movoto 14505 Blue Drake Lane, Prather, CA 93651<\/p>\n
This house in Prather is for sale at $1,099,000. It features five bedrooms, fourth bathrooms and is 4,074 square feet. The home is roughly a 30-minute drive to downtown Fresno. SCREENSHOT Movoto
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