Santa Fe, NM | $850,000
An adobe house built in 1946 on 0.1 hectare
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home and the one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest house were both extensively updated in 2016, with new insulation and new heating, electrical and plumbing systems. Santa Fe Railyard, home to shops, restaurants, a farmers market, and a movie theater, is a five-minute drive away, and Santa Fe Plaza, surrounded by art, history, and cultural museums, is a 10-minute drive and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. An organic grocery store and a Trader Joe's are both within a five-minute drive.
The Santa Fe National Forest, a 1.6 million-acre protected area, is a 30-minute drive away. The drive south to Albuquerque takes about an hour, while Taos is 90 minutes north.
Size: 1,580 square meters
Price per square meter: $538
Inside: From the street a wooden gate leads to the front garden and a red brick path to the front door.
Inside is the living room, with a Kiva fireplace in one corner. There are wood-panelled ceilings and between a sitting area and the kitchen is a dining area with built-in shelves.
The kitchen, across a breakfast bar, features green-painted wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. There is a window above the sink and the walls are finished in cream tiles with green accents.
The master bedroom is adjacent to the kitchen and features a light green wall, further wood paneled ceilings and a double door wardrobe. The ensuite bathroom features a wooden vanity with dual sinks and a walk-in shower.
The guest bedroom off the living room is large enough for a queen bed and has a window facing the street and another to the side. A guest bathroom with a combination tub and shower and a laundry room are located adjacent to this portion of the home.
Outdoor area: There is a covered wooden deck behind the house and the property is home to mature crab apple trees, Japanese cherries and blue spruces. The house has a roof terrace and a carport with two parking spaces. The guest house on the other side of the backyard has a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom.
Steer: $1,680 (estimated)
Contact: MaryJoy Ford, Sotheby's International Realty – Santa Fe – Main Downtown Brokerage, 505-577-0177
Norfolk, Virginia | $849,000
A 1911 Craftsman bungalow on a 1/4 acre lot
This five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is located in the Larchmont neighborhood of Norfolk, just a few blocks from the Elizabeth River. Old Dominion University's campus, including its athletic facilities, is less than two miles away. Larchmont Elementary School is a five-minute drive away. Norfolk Naval Base, one of the region's largest employers, is just 15 minutes' drive away, as is downtown Norfolk.
Virginia Beach on the Atlantic Ocean is 30 minutes away by car. The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge is an hour's drive away and Richmond, Virginia, an hour and 45 minutes.
Size: 3,380 square meters
Price per square meter: $251
Inside: A paved path leads through the front lawn and leads to a covered porch, from which a door leads directly to the living room, which features pine floors and a gas fireplace with a white mantel. A wide door leads to a room used as a home office. Another leads to the dining room, where two windows look out onto the veranda.
Behind the dining room is the kitchen with quartz countertops and white shaker-style cabinets. Beyond the kitchen is a family room with high ceilings, built-in desks and a second dining area with access to a screened porch. A laundry room and mudroom are adjacent to the family room.
There are two bedrooms on this level, including the master suite. French doors in the bedroom open to the backyard and the bathroom features a large glass-walled shower and walk-in closet. Another bedroom and full bathroom are down the hall from the living room.
From the same hallway a staircase leads to the second floor where there are three guest bedrooms with hardwood floors. One features a carpeted nook that can be used as a reading nook or playroom, as well as a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Outdoor area: Both the family room's screened porch and master suite have access to the backyard, which features a brick fire pit and wrought iron fence. A detached garage behind the house offers space for two cars.
Steer: $9,684 (estimated)
Contact: Elise Chard, Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, 757-589-1821
Missoula, Montana | $850,000
A Victorian style home built in 1920 on a 0.1 acre lot
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom home and its one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest apartment are located in downtown Missoula. It's a block from Providence St. Patrick Hospital and less than a mile from Caras Park, on the banks of the Clark Fork River. Several breweries are within walking distance, as are a pizzeria with an arcade, a steakhouse, and an espresso bar.
The University of Montana campus, where around 6,500 students study, is less than 10 minutes away by car. Helena, the state capital, is less than two hours away by car. Bozeman (Montana) and Spokane (Washington) are each three hours away by car, and Yellowstone National Park is four hours away.
Size: 2,632 square meters
Price per square meter: $323
Inside: This home is set back from the street, behind a lawn and a covered porch.
Inside there is an entrance hall from which a mahogany staircase leads to the second floor. On the right, through a pillared door, you enter the living room, whose floors are made of maple with mahogany inlays. The street-facing windows have leaded glass details and there is a contemporary ceiling light in the dining room behind this part of the house.
The kitchen, adjacent to the dining room, features pressed metal ceilings accented by wood beams, wood countertops, and a strip of exposed brick on one wall.
Both bedrooms are upstairs, the master bedroom is to the right of the landing. It is carpeted, has sloping ceilings and can accommodate a king-size bed. A room on the other side of a wood-framed door could be used as an office space or walk-in closet.
The guest bedroom to the left of the landing is large enough for a large bed and a small desk. Both bedrooms have a bathroom with a window, wood paneling and a free-standing bathtub. A washing machine and a dryer are located in the unfinished basement.
Outdoor area: The backyard is fenced. The guest apartment with kitchen, full bathroom and separate living and sleeping areas is located above the one-car garage and could be rented out.
Steer: $7,416 (estimated)
Contact: Jennifer Cooney, PureWest Christie's International Real Estate, 406-396-5544
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