What Kind of Real Estate Does Money Buy?

Looking to buy a house in the Greater Boston Area, but don't know yet how far your money will get you? Look no further: we've rounded up the housing options available in Boston's suburbs for someone looking to spend anything from just $200,000 to a million dollars.

By Courtney Hollands· 2/28/2012, 2:12 a.m.

What You Get For Around $1 Million

A colonial with three fireplaces in Medfield

Sold For: $1,002,500
Year Built: 2000
Stats: 4,863 sq. feet on .57 acres; 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths

A historical sea captain’s estate on a private lane in Duxbury

Sold For: $1,185,000
Year Built: 1837
Stats: 2,686 sq. feet on 2.5 acres; 4 bedrooms, 2 baths

A colonial with a high-end kitchen in Newton

Sold For: $1,036,000
Year Built: 1929
Stats: 3,256 sq. feet on .29 acres; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths

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