10 Million-Dollar Homes In The Bay Area
The price of housing is going up everywhere. In the Bay Area, it is even more extreme. The median home value in the Bay Area was about $1.3 million in October 2021, according to Zillow. Meanwhile, the national median home value that month was about $300,000. The Bay Area consists of nine counties. Out of those, the three central cities are San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.
Purchasing a small condo in the Bay Area will cost around $1.2 million, while a single-family home starts at around $1.6 million (via Bekins). In today's market, a million-dollar home is the baseline for an average house. You'll need much more than one million for a luxurious home in the Bay Area. The NBC Bay Area news explained that the reason housing costs are going up is that there is a limited market. There's a decline in the housing inventory because homeowners are choosing to rent out their properties instead of selling them.
1. Art studio on the mountain
This home sits on nearly an acre of land in the Fairfax Deer Park. Not only does it have refinished hardwood floors, high ceilings, and skylights, but it also has a detached art studio. There's even a deck off the living room that overlooks the park.
2. Skylights and solar panels
The interior of this home is a mid-century dream. The arched high ceilings have white shiplap and multiple skylights throughout the home. The floors are solid oak wood, and the kitchen has a glossy marble backsplash. This home even has solar panels.
3. Carriage home on the corner
This home doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interior has been updated with modern finishes. The large windows are the highlight of this home, filling it with natural light. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has vinyl plank flooring throughout with white walls and black accents.
4. Spanish colonial with a pool house
At just under $1.7 million, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has a dream backyard. A covered patio looks out to the spa and pool, complete with a pergola over the spa and a diving board for the pool. There's even a pool house. Inside, the home has arched doorways and a stone fireplace.
5. Ranch with a basketball court
With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this $2.5 million home is surrounded by mature trees. The backyard of this home stands out with a pool complete with an automatic cover, a wood deck, pergola covered patio, fire pit, and basketball court.
6. Family home with a spa en suite
This home's interior has an open floor plan. Out of the four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the master suite is what stands out. The en suite bathroom is complete with a spa tub, walk-in shower, and vanity. The kitchen has a large island with seating and a breakfast nook.
7. The glass house
Locally known as the Glass House, this home is another mid-century masterpiece. The kitchen has been remodeled with all white cabinets and a green glass tile backsplash. There are skylights and exposed wood beams painted to match the backsplash. The home is filled with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the home.
8. Redwood cottage
A cottage like this one is one of a kind. Other than the 1993 movie "The Joy Luck Club" filming a scene here, the home has spectacular views of the bay area. Out of the two bedrooms in this home, the master suite has a fireplace and a remodeled en suite bathroom.
9. Open concept ranch
With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this ranch-style home is filled with mahogany wood, from the kitchen cabinets to the hardwood floors. The master bathroom has a double vanity, walk-in shower, and spa tub. This home is perfect for a family. The backyard has a pergola to lounge underneath and a large yard to play.
10. Family home with an addition
This home is large than it looks. With four bedrooms and four bathrooms, the many windows in this home brighten every room. An addition was built off the family room, expanding the common areas to two family rooms, a living room, and a dining room aside from the breakfast nook.