What You Get for ... $1 Million

What You Get for ... $1 Million

Homes on the market in Ketchum, Idaho, Tuscon, Ariz., and Blairsville, Ga.



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By ANNA BAHNEY
Published: September 5, 2007

Blairsville, Ga.
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WHAT: A five-bedroom three-bath house

HOW MUCH: $999,900

SETTING: Situated on Lake Nottely, this waterfront home has views of the surrounding mountains of North Georgia. Blairsville, two hours north of Atlanta, has access to golfing, hiking and boating.

COMMON SPACES: A double-height living room is ringed by an upper level gallery. There are two full kitchens: the primary kitchen on the main floor has granite countertops and white cabinets; the second kitchen is on the lower level. The living room and dining room are open to a wraparound porch.

PERSONAL SPACES: The upper level gallery has a reading nook with views of the lake. There are three bedrooms upstairs and two on the lower level.

OUTDOOR SPACE: The house features front and rear covered porches. There is a patio.

AMENITIES: There are a gas fireplace in the living room and a two-car garage with storage space beneath. The circular driveway is paved, and there is a boat dock on the lake.

CONTACT: Sonya Reid, the Appalachian Land Company, (828) 837-9199; www.sjreid.com

Ketchum, Idaho

WHAT: A three-bedroom three-bath town house

HOW MUCH: $1,040,000

PER SQUARE FOOT: $545

SETTING: Situated on Trail Creek and within walking distance of downtown Ketchum, this two-story 1,908-square-foot home is near the River Run ski lift. Ketchum is known for its access to the Sun Valley Ski Resort, as well as opportunities for other outdoor recreation like golf.

COMMON SPACES: The kitchen has granite countertops and a center island. It’s open to a combined living and dining area.

PERSONAL SPACES: The bedrooms are upstairs.

OUTDOOR SPACE: An outdoor deck has views of the creek.

AMENITIES: There are a gas fireplace and a two-car attached garage.

TAXES AND FEES: Taxes have not yet been assessed. A maintenance fee is $281 a month.

CONTACT: Bob Dittmer, Sotheby’s International Realty, (208) 578-1867; www.sothebysrealty.com

Tucson, Ariz.

WHAT: A five-bedroom house with four full baths and a half bath

HOW MUCH: $1,095,000

PER SQUARE FOOT: $239

SETTING: Built in 2002, this 4,578-square-foot contemporary is in the Tucson Country Club residential community. The house is in northeast Tucson, about 30 minutes from the Tucson International Airport and an hour away from Saguaro National Park East.

COMMON SPACES: A great room, with a living area, dining room and kitchen open to one another, has vaulted ceilings and a fireplace. The kitchen has a center island and a window seat.

PERSONAL SPACES: The master bedroom suite includes a fireplace in the master bath and an adjoining office.

OUTDOOR SPACE: A patio in the rear of the house is reached through French doors in the living room.

AMENITIES: There are a two-car garage and several fireplaces.

TAXES AND FEES: Taxes are $8,589 a year. The home owner’s association dues are $48 a month.