What does it cost to buy a home with:
Three bedrooms and a swimming pool?
Dyann Espinosa
FineLife Home
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The process of searching for a new home can be a time-consuming task. It helps to have a clear idea of what you and your family need in terms of space and amenities. We’ve defined our search with certain parameters in mind, a home with three bedrooms, at least two and a half bathrooms and a swimming pool. Here’s what we found to match our criteria in four cities around the country: Asbury Park, N.J.; San Antonio, Texas; St. Augustine, Fla.; and Honolulu, Hawaii.
Honolulu, HI
$965,000
A private retreat on Mariner’s Ridge with ocean and Koko Crater views, this immaculate two-story home features three bedrooms and two baths, high ceilings, tastefully upgraded kitchen and breakfast nook, an open dining area, spacious living room and ample storage space. The solar-heated pool and spa with open lanai are in a large level yard, surrounded by tropical landscaping and trees.
Year constructed: 1974
Exterior: masonry, wood frame
Lot size: .19 acres
1,667 square feet
3 bedrooms
2 full baths
Breakfast nook
Dining room
Living room
Storage room
Workshop
Ceiling fans
Garage
Pool: fenced/solar
Contact:
Darouny Hu
Sachi HI Pacific Century Properties
808.225.0373
San Antonio, TX
$789,900
A two-story, Spanish-style home on a spacious lot with mature landscaping, located in a cul-de-sac with bluff and country views. Completely renovated with marble floors and carpeting, three living areas, split master bedroom, fireplaces in family and living room, granite counters in the kitchen and marble bathroom vanities. Extras include a veranda and custom wet bar, covered tile patio, lush vegetation, fenced pool with fountain and entertainment area. Six-horse stable, three holding pads, dressage arena, three pastures.
Year constructed: 1981
Slab, stucco exterior
Lot size: 2.79 acres
4,440 square feet
3 bedrooms
3 full baths
2 half baths
Island kitchen/breakfast bar
Dining room
Living room
Family room
Study/library
2 fireplaces-living room/family room
Workroom
Groomer/maid’s quarters
Storage building/shed
Stable/dressage arena
Central heat, electric/natural gas/ceiling fan
Water, septic
Pool
Contact: Deborah Lane
Phyllis Browning Co.
210.408.2500
Asbury Park, NJ
$795,000
Known as Casablanca, this designer-renovated ranch is located on a wide, tree-lined avenue. The oversized lot is meticulously landscaped and has a fenced, in-ground pool. The home features hardwood floors, crown molding, an onyx fireplace and granite mantel, custom window treatments, family room with wet bar and a large basement with wine racks and refrigeration and an oversized garage.
Year constructed: 1960
Wood/vinyl siding
Lot size: .34 acres
1,800 square feet
3 bedrooms
3 full baths
Eat-in kitchen
Dining room
Living room
Family/great room
Study/library
2 fireplaces (living room and family room)
Basement
Garage
Attic
Laundry
Storage shed
Central heat, natural gas heat
Pool: fenced/self-cleaning/outdoor lighting
Contact: Deborah Collins
C21/Coastal Realtors
908.309.8081
St. Augustine, FL
$799,000
Located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine and close to bay-front activities, this two-story home is contemporary but has the ambience of an older home with its brick exterior and wide wooden balconies. It features wainscoting, crown and dentil moldings, a floor plan with spacious rooms, and wood and tile flooring. The fenced back yard is secluded and landscaped with fruit trees, pavers and a fountain merging with the in-ground pool.
Year constructed: 2004
Brick exterior
Lot size: 69 feet by 124 feet
2,451 square feet
3 bedrooms
3 full baths
Dining room
Living room
Family room/great room
Den
Central heat/AC
Garage
Pool
Contact: Ann Van Fleet
Prudential Network Realty
904.347.6164
