$24.9M Resort-Style Estate; Homes With Calming Views: Wow Houses

CALIFORNIA — Imagine having a celebrity move into your neighborhood. It just happened in Manhattan Beach, where Zooey Deschanel has picked up a Cape Cod when plenty of bedrooms. Living close to the beach, she'll have lots of space for friends and family to come visit.

You could be the next to have a celebrity neighbor. Comedian Chelsea Handler and Red Hot Chili Pepper band member John Frusciante have both listed their homes. Maybe they'll move in next to you!

When house hunting, what amenities are on your must-have list? A sauna and fitness room? Danville has you covered. If you're looking for both indoor and outside fun, this Elk Grove home has both a swimming pool and a media room. We've also found a Novato waterfront home with a private dock and boat lift. You want it all? If you've got $24.9 million to spare, you can have it in Rancho Santa Fe.

If you feel the urge to preserve history, this 1890s Queen Anne should satisfy your preservationist bug. And take a look at how this mid-century home in Millbrae has been transformed.

San Francisco Bay views are coveted and they don't get much better than this one in Piedmont. Soak in the view of hills and trees in Orinda. And the ocean view from this Carlsbad home is so beautiful, it looks computer generated!

And where's Dixon? You can get a decent home there for $420,000!

Here's this week's wow house roundup.

$3,789,000 Will Buy A Stunning Ruby Hill Home

WOW House: Do you love outdoor entertaining? You will want to see this yard.

Stunning Danville Estate Has Sauna, Fitness Room

WOW House: Buy this Tri-Valley treasure and you may never want to leave home.

Amazing Aptos Property Close To Beach

WOW House: Take a short walk from this Seascape Beach Estates property to enjoy the beach.

Stunning Elk Grove Estate Has Media Room, Tropical Pool

WOW House: Buy this property and you may never want to leave.

Peek Inside Out-Of-This-World Estate: $8.5M In Los Gatos

WOW House: Luxury, space, views and amenities abound at this high-end, hilltop property.

Renovated With A California Feel: $3.5M In Los Altos

WOW House: A warm and rustic, Spanish-style exterior gives way to a bright and airy indoors with ample family appeal.

Queen Anne Gem: $1.25M In Heart Of Napa

WOW House: Make yourself at home in this grand, yet comfortable, refurbished residence built in 1892.

Inviting, Updated & Historic: $420K In Dixon

WOW House: Unwind in the private backyard with covered porch, massive patio and room to garden.

Stately Georgian Style Home With SF Bay Views: $3.3 Million

WOW House: The home and its grounds are gorgeous. But the view - you can't get this in most homes!

Mid-Century Orinda Home Has Peaceful View

WOW House: You can always change wallpaper, but you can't change the view. Peace and serenity exude from this property.

Charming 1920, 7 Bedroom San Leandro Home

WOW House: The main house is just the beginning - there's a granny unit and other buildings on a huge lot. The possibilities are endless.

MacGregor Home Available In Albany

WOW House: This 1938 home has been in the same family since it was built.

Price Reduced On Large Hercules Home

WOW House: Enjoy San Francisco Bay views from many rooms in this home.

Mid-Century El Cerrito Home Stuns With Authenticity

WOW House: The asking price on this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is $895,000.

Newark Home Boasts 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms: $879,888

WOW House: Take a look at the photos - it's lovely inside.

Castro Valley Home Has Great Community Features: $1,150,000

WOW House: The community includes a pool, tennis courts, hiking trails and more that you enjoy but don't have to maintain.

Zooey Deschanel's Your New Neighbor, Manhattan Beach

The quirky indie queen is moving into a beautiful Cape Cod home equipped with a "man cave," according to reports.

Contemporary Cool In Redondo Beach For $3.4 Million

WOW House: This angular beauty in South Redondo offers a contemporary cool vibe using only the finest, most advanced materials.

Waterfront North Bay Home Has Boat Lift, Private Dock

WOW House: Enjoy easy access to the Bay from this $1,695,000 Novato home.

Oceanfront Home In Carlsbad Offers Direct Beach Access

This WOW House includes a music studio, rooftop deck, glass elevator and glass tile pool with an elevated glass jacuzzi.

$24.9M Rancho Santa Fe Estate: Theater, Sports Courts, Gardens

WOW House: Amenities include a game room, playroom, gym, steam room, massage room, theater, bar, wine cellar, pool pavilion and more.

$1 Million For A 620-Square-Foot Wood Cabin In Silicon Valley

WOW House: This "tiny" living spot carries a price tag of $1,610 per square foot.

Newly Listed In Millbrae: Gorgeous 1950s Remodel For $2.5 Million

WOW House: You'd never guess what in store from the outside.

'Beachy Sophistication' In Half Moon Bay: Yours For $1.2 Million

WOW House: The ocean is calling!

Comedian Chelsea Handler Lists Bel Air Mid-Century Modern

WOW House: Chelsea Handler has a good sense of humor and incredible taste, which is on display in her stunning Bel-Air home.

Red Hot Chili Pepper Lists Red Hot Venice Bungalow

WOW House: Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist John Frusciante is selling his charming 1924 bungalow fronting a Venice canal.

Charm Of The Tuscan Countryside Hidden In Pasadena Hillside Home

WOW House: A new home listed in Pasadena will help you escape the bustle of the city, transporting you to the Tuscan countryside.

Chic Mountain Getaway: $3.4M In Truckee

WOW House: Last "Stellar" property for sale. Enjoy first-class, concierge amenities as part of the Mountainside at Northstar development.

Welcome Home To Huntington Beach Luxury

WOW House: Welcome home to luxury in Huntington Beach. Take a look at this delightful, two room master suite, pool. view and location!

-All images via realtor.com