How much house $1 million buys you in Ames
The number of American houses worth $1 million is at an all-time high, as home prices continue to hit new records.
While million-dollar homes are out of reach for the vast majority of Americans, they are no longer just being bought and sold by the ultra-wealthy. In San Francisco, the median-priced home sells for more than $1.6 million – far above the national median of $441,000. Meanwhile, in Detroit, $1 million listings are rare.
Today, there are only seven major metros where a luxury home — valued in the top 5% of homes — costs less than $1 million, compared to 30 just five years ago.
"The $1 million mark used to signal true luxury; now, in many parts of the country, it simply means the price of a typical home," said Jonathan Huffer, a Redfin Premier agent specializing in luxury properties in Palm Beach, Florida. "It's a reflection of how dramatically home prices have risen, especially in coastal markets where million-dollar listings have become the norm rather than the exception."
So, are you wondering what $1 million buys in today's market? Redfin Real Estate pulled from its listings to see how far it goes in Ames. Listings between $500,000 and $1,000,000 were included.
2405 North Dakota Ave, Ames
- Price: $940,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,383
- Price per square foot: $394
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3217 Ridgetop Rd, Ames
- Price: $899,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,716
- Price per square foot: $190
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2508 Cottonwood Rd, Ames
- Price: $899,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,707
- Price per square foot: $332
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652 Xanadu Pl, Ames
- Price: $898,000
- 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,133
- Price per square foot: $421
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50061 Prairie Point Ct, Ames
- Price: $879,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,548
- Price per square foot: $344
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50054 Prairie Point Ct Dr, Ames
- Price: $829,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,146
- Price per square foot: $386
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2410 State Ave, Ames
- Price: $799,900
- 8 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,459
- Price per square foot: $179
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5318 Harvest Rd, Ames
- Price: $775,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,952
- Price per square foot: $397
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3032 Stockbury St, Ames
- Price: $739,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,044
- Price per square foot: $242
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4725 Everest Ave, Ames
- Price: $718,248
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,724
- Price per square foot: $416
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2111 Ketelsen Dr, Ames
- Price: $700,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,646
- Price per square foot: $425
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3265 Dartmoor Rd, Ames
- Price: $699,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,041
- Price per square foot: $229
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2934 Green Hills Dr, Ames
- Price: $695,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,616
- Price per square foot: $265
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2105 Ketelsen Dr, Ames
- Price: $679,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,807
- Price per square foot: $376
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2734 Clayton Dr, Ames
- Price: $674,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,595
- Price per square foot: $260
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2717 Duff Ave, Ames
- Price: $629,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,436
- Price per square foot: $183
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2930 Green Hills Dr, Ames
- Price: $619,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,929
- Price per square foot: $211
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1827 Ledges Dr, Ames
- Price: $599,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,581
- Price per square foot: $379
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535 Forest Glen St, Ames
- Price: $599,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,475
- Price per square foot: $242
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3428 Valley View Rd, Ames
- Price: $598,999
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,704
- Price per square foot: $221
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4316 Harrison Cir, Ames
- Price: $593,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,150
- Price per square foot: $275
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3124 Greenwood Rd, Ames
- Price: $585,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,839
- Price per square foot: $152
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2110 Ashmore Dr, Ames
- Price: $575,000
- 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,288
- Price per square foot: $251
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1513 Ohio St, Ames
- Price: $575,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,701
- Price per square foot: $338
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5801 Allerton Dr, Ames
- Price: $566,384
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,552
- Price per square foot: $364
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2400 Ridgetop Cir, Ames
- Price: $536,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,699
- Price per square foot: $198
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2425 Dalton Cir, Ames
- Price: $528,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,905
- Price per square foot: $277
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5517 Greene St, Ames
- Price: $522,675
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,424
- Price per square foot: $367
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5507 Greene St, Ames
- Price: $514,675
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,424
- Price per square foot: $361
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5726 Quarry Dr, Ames
- Price: $509,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,468
- Price per square foot: $346
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$1 million dollar homes in major cities around the country
215 W Illinois St Unit 2B-2C, Chicago
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,396
- Price per square foot: $227
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5435 Preston Fairways Cir, Dallas
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,392
- Price per square foot: $227
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2956 W Avenue 35, Los Angeles
- Price: $1,000,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,662
- Price per square foot: $601
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6049 SW 165th Ave, Miami
- Price: $1,000,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,153
- Price per square foot: $317
- See 6049 SW 165th Ave, Miami on Redfin.com
206 E 95th St Unit 12B, New York City
- Price: $1,000,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,001
- Price per square foot: $999
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3070 61st Ave SW, Seattle
- Price: $1,000,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,670
- Price per square foot: $598
- See 3070 61st Ave SW, Seattle on Redfin.com
