How Far Money Goes
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Where you shop dictates what you can get for your budget.
By Lisa Freedman
Assistant Editor
Over $1,000,000

The Masters at Belmont Country Club
Ashburn, Va.
Size: 4,920 square feet.
Features: Five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a master suite and den, his and hers walk-in closets, a two-story formal dining room, and a two-car garage. Located on an Arnold Palmer Signature course.
Average price in town: Mid-to-upper $600,000s
What this home costs: $1,059,975

The Masters at Belmont Country Club The Masters at Belmont Country Club

Saratoga at Vista Del Verde
Yorba Linda, Calif.
Size: 4,847 square feet.
Features: Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, library, family room, master suite and walk-in closets. Located at the Arthur Hills-designed Black Gold Golf Club.
Average price in town: Mid-to-upper $600,000s
What this home costs: $1,344,975
What the neighbors say: “The biggest factor was the value of our house. We paid $1.5 million for 5,000 square feet, but somewhere else our house would cost an extra million. The location is great and we get a lot for our money.” —Bill Arnold and Kseniya Orlovskaya, residents since June 2005

Saratoga at Vista Del Verde Saratoga at Vista Del Verde


$700,000-$850,000

The Estates at Brier Creek Country Club
Raleigh, N.C.
Size: 4,750 square feet.
Features: A two-story foyer with dual staircases, four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, and a three-car garage. A privacy staircase connects the kitchen to the upstairs. The golf course is by Arnold Palmer.
Average price in town: Low-to mid $200,000s
What this home costs: $712,975

The Estates at Brier Creek C.C. The Estates at Brier Creek Country Club

Mountain View Country Club at La Quinta
La Quinta, Calif.
Size: 3,047 square feet.
Features: Three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, casita and a two-car garage. Golf by Arnold Palmer.
Average price in town: Low-to mid $500,000
What this home costs: $844,975
What the neighbors say: “The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains are the most beautiful we’ve ever seen.” —Edward and Marjorie Keegan, residents since 2004

Mountain View Country Club at La Quinta Mountain View Country Club at La Quinta


$500,000-$600,000

Lexington at Twin Creeks
Allen, Texas
Size: 3,900 square feet.
Features: Four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and a double-height foyer and family room. The golf course is an Arnold Palmer design.
Average price in town: Mid-to upper $200,000s
What this home costs: $511,975

Lexington at Twin Creeks Lexington at Twin Creeks

Hawthorn Woods Country Club
Hawthorn Woods, Ill.
Size: 2,750 square feet.
Features: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fireplace and library. Arnold Palmer did the golf course.
Average price in town: Mid-to upper $300,000s
What this home costs: $581,975

Hawthorn Woods C.C. Hawthorn Woods Country Club


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