Every wonder what kind of house you could purchase for $5M in Atlanta vs. Seattle vs. Portland? The Wall Street Journal takes you on a tour of three such houses. Here is a glimpse :
From The Wall Street Journal:
A 9,000-square-foot home with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, on two acres
This Buckhead home has a home theater, a gym and a sauna. The property also has a pool, formal gardens and an outdoor entertaining area. 2009 property taxes were about $48,800. The home can be sold furnished, for an additional cost.
The living room, dining room and family room open onto a back terrace; the overall space accommodates more than 300.

Betsy Akers, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, 404-372-8144, betsy@atlantafinehomes.com