A Million Dollars in Global Real Estate
Posted by: admin in real estate, million dollar homes, luxury market, International Real Estate, Europe, Canadian Real Estate on Jul , 2010
One of the most popular blog posts Realestock has written was What do you Get for $1,000,000 – a fairly surprising comparison of global real estate prices. The conclusions? Tokyo was surprisingly affordable, New York and Seattle were what one would expect, and Vancouver came away seeming expensive by comparison. So if you really are looking to buy real estate in far flung, exotic locales, here are 5 more properties for sale from all over the world. So what does a million dollars get you?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Why would someone want to live in Toronto? Quite simply, Toronto is the biggest and most happening city in Canada. It may not boast the mountains and oceans that Vancouver has, but in terms of cultural happenings, shopping and vibrant culture, Toronto is unmatched by any other city in Canada. Toronto gets a bad rap for thinking its the centre of the Canadian Universe, but there’s a reason for it – if you want to be where the action happens, you should be in Toronto.
What do you get for a million? A lot! For $999,900 dollars you can pick up a two level penthouse suite with spectacular downtown views. A spacious 1860 sq feet offering puts similar priced Vancouver offerings to shame. Better yet, this property is in the heart of downtown - a few blocks from Queen Street, incredible night life, world class restaurants, and the Bay Street financial district.
Downtown Toronto Penthouse
Size: 1860 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2 + den
Bathrooms: 3
Price: $999,900 CAD
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand is a country of about 4,000,000 people, situated in a perfect climatic comfort zone. New Zealand’s climate is classified as “Mediterranean” and that actually means is plenty of sunshine, average temperatures in the twenties, and no real winter to speak of. The biggest city in New Zealand is Auckland, a modern bustling metropolis that’s only a few hours away from the incredible rugged countryside most people associate with New Zealand.
New Zealand is a country of about 4,000,000 people, situated in a perfect climatic comfort zone. New Zealand’s climate is classified as “Mediterranean” and that actually means is plenty of sunshine, average temperatures in the twenties, and no real winter to speak of. The biggest city in New Zealand is Auckland, a modern bustling metropolis that’s only a few hours away from the incredible rugged countryside most people associate with New Zealand.
What do you get for a million?A spacious three double bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment overlooking the water in Auckland’s Viaduct Basin – which sounds sort of unappealing, but the Viaduct Basin is one of the swankiest parts of Auckland’s Central Business District (or CBD to the locals) housing the newest, most upscale apartments and best restaurants in the city.
Auckland Ocean View CBD Apartment
Size: 2260 sq ft
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Price: $1,055,000 NZ Dollars, approx $787,053.25 CAD
Washington DC, USA
Far from being just for political types, Washington DC has proven itself to be one of the most resilient and well priced property markets in the US, holding its value even as comparable markets declined.
Far from being just for political types, Washington DC has proven itself to be one of the most resilient and well priced property markets in the US, holding its value even as comparable markets declined.
What do you get for a million?Property is at a top premium in Washington DC, so for those wanting to live closer to where the political action is happening, an apartment in Dupont Circle, part of the “Old City” would be more to most people’s liking. Dupont Circle is home to numerous Embassies, countless historic residences, and the Capital Pride LGBT pride Festival.
Dupont Circle Apartment
Size: 1416 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Price: $998,000 USD, approx $1,053,249.50 CAD
London, England
London is well known for having some of the most expensive real estate in the world – if you want to live close to downtown, a million dollars won’t get you very far at all. However, it can get a small, but attractive apartment near the action.
London is well known for having some of the most expensive real estate in the world – if you want to live close to downtown, a million dollars won’t get you very far at all. However, it can get a small, but attractive apartment near the action.
What do you get for a million?A two bedroom apartment, overlooking the Thames River, across the way from Canary Warf, in Rotherhithe – a district in inner southeast London. Although quiet and suburban in nature, Rotherhithe used to be the site of the Surrey Docks, which were largely filled in during the 1980s, to be replaced by modern housing and apartments.
Thames Riverfront Apartment
Size: 904 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Price: £595,000, approx $956,385.63 CAD
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is unmistakably a world class city. Renowned during the cold war as a bastion of freedom and artistic inspiration (David Bowie spent several years in Berlin and was so inspired by the city he named an album after it), and now as a city on the must see list for any European traveler. Better yet, property in Berlin is reasonably priced – typically at €1,000 per meter compared to London’s £5,000 per meter (or about €6,000/m).
What does a million get you?A 1910 apartment in Berlin’s 4th borough, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf featuring oak floors, high ceilings and incredible period details. Charlottenburg was the commercial centre of West Berlin during the Cold War, and is still the main shopping centre of Berlin, offering major hotels, theatres, bars restaurants and attractions for tourists such as the world famous Berlin Zoo.
Period Luxury Apartment in Berlin
Size: 1367 sq ft
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Price: €785,850, approx $1,073,958.30 CAD
