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See How The Guccis Live; A Modern Masterpiece In The Hollywood Hills; Monterey Bay Retreat: California Wow Houses
Mama Mia - We have Mediterranean homes! And 2 Victorians, 2 with private docks, homes with porches, and even one with that's ready to flip.

CALIFORNIA - What's your idea of a dream home? A modest bungalow or a mansion with an elevator? When you step out your back door do you see a tidy flower garden, resort-style pool or the Pacific Ocean? We all have different dreams and Patch editors have searched for homes for every taste. We have homes with crystal chandeliers and others with beams. We present to you a $20 million mansion and a $200,000 condo.
Take your time and enjoy them all.
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Luxe Backyard & Short Stroll To Downtown Pleasanton For $2.25 Million
WOW House: Five-bedroom spacious and all updated is a rare find in the neighborhood!

Home Sweet Home With Wraparound Veranda: Under $1 Million In Livermore
WOW House: Walk to downtown from this 107-year-old residence that is decked out inside with six-burner Viking range and wine fridge!
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Wave To The Whales From Deck Of $5M Aptos Beach House
WOW House: Monterey Bay is your backyard in this relaxed four-bedroom property for sale on Potbelly Beach Road.

Quaint Cottage With Detached In-Law Quarters: $529,900
WOW House: This charming cottage in the San Francisco Bay Area offers separate in-law dwelling, perfect for relatives or an income opportunity.

Mid-Century Modern Home, Gorgeously Updated: $898,000
WOW House: If you're looking for clean lines, large windows to let in the light, a great kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms - it's all here

Waterfront Condo With Private Dock: Just Listed
WOW House: It's looks like a scene from Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous, but this could be your life!

Paradise With Palm Trees In Emerald Bay Under $20 Million
WOW House: This is where you need to watch the sunset in Laguna Beach.

Dock Life In Newport Beach Linda Isle For $10.9 Million
WOW House: This beautiful Newport Beach home can be yours for $10.9 million, with views, and parking for your yacht.

WOW! House: A Stunning Concord Estate
For sale in the East Bay: a 6 bedroom, 5 bath home located on 6868 sq. ft. of a 0.69 acre lot. The asking price is just under $2.6 million.

WOW! House: A Victorian-Style Hillside Home In Napa County
For sale in the North Bay: a four bedroom, 4.5 bath Victorian-style home off the famous Silverado Trail. It can be yours for $2.3 million.

WOW! House: A Masterpiece Of A Mansion In Downtown Los Gatos
For sale in the South Bay: A five bedroom, 4.5 bath French-style residence located in Santa Clara County. The asking price? $6.5 million.

Spacious Atherton Splendor Comes Complete With Fitness Center, Movie Theater, Wine Room & More
WOW House: There's even an elevator to get between the three levels of this magnificent property!

Jaw-Dropping $7 Million Desert Home Belonged To Gucci Family: See Inside
WOW House: This estate is truly a "desert retreat unlike any other."

Priceless Palm Springs Views With A Pool, Golf And More
WOW House: And it could all be yours for just $7.8 million.

Mountain Retreat Meets South Pasadena's Historic Charm
WOW House:This is the kind of historic craftsman South Pasadena is famous for, and it boasts a wrap-around porch shaded by massive pines.

14-Time Oscar Nominee's Studio City Estate Hits The Market
WOW House: You'll be singing the praises of this famous film composer's 1-acre Studio City estate.

A Killer View In The Hollywood Hills
WOW House: The views are what Hollywood Hills' Carmen Crest homes are known for, and this one lives up to its reputation.

Cheaper Than Rent? Condo Is Just $208,000
WOW House: No HOA fee, and new flooring and paint throughout. Beautiful, leafy setting with no neighbors above or below you. Ride BART to work.

Mid-Century Lafayette Home Just Listed
WOW House: Ideal setting with mature trees, landscaping, and backyard with resort-style amenities.

Who's Looking For A House To Flip? Just Listed
WOW House: This dog was just listed in Albany at $300,000 under the median sales price of homes in the community.

Inviting Bungalow Just Listed: $699,000
WOW House: If your idea of livability is being able to walk to shops and restaurants, check out this gem.

New Listing: Charming Craftsman In The Heart Of Rockridge
WOW House: Nearly a century old, check the time for the open house this weekend.

Beautiful New Listing In Piedmont Offers Comfort, Elegance
WOW House: From the crystal chandeliers to the gleaming kitchen, this home is ready for you. With 6 bedrooms, there's plenty of space!

Unique Newark Home With Water View
WOW House: Have you dreamed of living on an island? This could make your dream come true!

Century-Old San Francisco Home: $649,000
WOW House: If you've dreamed of owning a Victorian, this home has just come on the market.

Beautiful Mediterranean Home Set Up For Multi-Generational Living
WOW House: This just listed home in Milpitas will hold an open house this weekend.

Cute Bungalow Just Listed In San Leandro: $798,000
WOW House: It may be cute but it's not tiny - this home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms.
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- Dreamy Oceanfront Bedrooms; Eye-Popping Temecula Valley Estate; A Gatsby-esque Dining Room: California Wow Houses
- Glorious Ocean Views; Mountain Vistas; Homes With Every Luxury Imaginable: California Wow Houses
- MLB Star's Desert Oasis Home; San Francisco Victorian; $22.5 Million in Manhattan Beach: California Wow Houses
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- Celebrity Homes; Craftsman Splendor; Street-Level Business With Upstairs Living in Beach Town: California Wow Houses
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-All photos via realtor.com
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