Real Estate
Showdown: $5 Million California Homes
Some $5 million properties are mansions with amazing views. Others, well, seem like glorified suburban homes.

CALIFORNIA — California's red-hot real estate market is pushing some "middle class" communities into the million dollar median price range for homes. So what's that doing to luxury home prices? Here's a look at some homes around California currently asking around $5 million, plus one cheater that's almost $8 million. (Bet you can pick it out at a glance!)

Tuscan Flair On A Venice Canal
One of the largest homes along the Venice canals, a three-story Tuscan-inspired home lists at close to $5 million

Marin County Home Has Outdoor Movie Theater, Built-In Trampoline
This property in Kentfield – priced at just under $5 million – features an outdoor movie theater, pool, artist studio, guest house and more.
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$5M Luxury Estate In La Jolla: Saltwater Pool, Stunning Views
This Bird Rock estate is steps away from the ocean. It features panoramic ocean views, as well as a pool, spa, steam room and sauna.

For $5.9M In Morgan Hill, Get Resort-Like Estate On 3 Acres
WOW House: The home has a lighted tennis court, a half-acre Petite Sirah vineyard, and an expansive backyard with a pool and peaceful views. (Get Patch real-time email alerts for the latest news from your California neighborhood. Also, download the free Patch iPhone app or free Patch Android app. Also, be sure to follow your local Patch on Facebook!)
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Own A 346-Acre Fallbrook Vineyard For $5 Million
Calling all wine lovers! Are you ready to make your own wine? Check out this massive property.

This home has a pool, 2 spas, a tennis court, an 85 yard golf hole and a fire pit to sit back and view Mt Diablo, Carquinez Straits.

Open And Airy Portola Valley Retreat: See This $5M Refuge
This open offers plenty of space — and beautiful, wooded views!

Custom-Built Carlsbad Home With 4-Car Garage For $5M
This entertainer's dream home features coastal frontage on the Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

Gated Danville Dream Home Can Be Yours For Over $5M
You are going to want to see this regal billiard room.

This Is What $5 Million Buys You In Manhattan Beach
The home boasts two kitchen islands, Italian marble, a wine cellar and library, and a master suite with an insane walk-in closet.

$5.3M Will Buy This Silicon Valley View Home On 1 Acre
WOW House: The six-bedroom home completed just last month has rare 180-degree views of city lights and Silicon Valley.

$5M Coronado Home Has Charming Sunroom And Gardens
This beautiful home is one block from the beach and in walking distance to Hotel del Coronado, shopping and restaurants.
-All photos via realtor.com
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