10 homes you can buy for $10 million
If a home costs $10 million, chances are it comes with lots of space and amenities so outrageous it's almost laughable. But naturally, buyers paying nearly 50 times the U.S. median home value expect the best -- and they can afford to change things up if certain features don't suit their tastes.
Want your own 19th century Irish pub, transported directly from the source? That's available. Want your own horse barn, elevator, matching fountains, an outdoor eating pavilion, a fitness center, wine tasting room or recording studio? No problem.
These celebrity-worthy homes are also as private as they come, often featuring large gates, tall fences, state-of-the-art security systems and strategic landscaping.
Want to see how the A-listers live? Click ahead to see the luxurious pads you could buy with $10 million in 10 cities across the country.
Nashville, Tennessee
This eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate in Nashville is for sale for $10 million. It was built in 2007 by country musician Big Kenny and is nearly 16 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $628,700.
Nashville, Tennessee
The 18,449-square-foot home -- known as the "Chateau di Amore" -- sits on 1.13 acres of land and has a heated pool with speakers, four fountains, a wine cellar and tasting room, a five-car garage and an original 1800s Irish pub that the owner transported to Nashville. The manse is also home to the Last Dollar Studio, which includes state-of-the-art recording equipment, plus a full bathroom and kitchenette.
Barrington, Illinois
This five-bedroom, 11-bathroom estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois -- about 45 miles northwest of Chicago -- is for sale for about $10 million. It was built in 2008 and is 20 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $492,900.
Barrington, Illinois
The 17,597-square-foot house sits on 8.5 acres of land and has an in-home theater, game room, bar, fire pit and pool. The estate's eight acres also provide access to two lakes with a dock for swimming.
Highland Park, Texas
This seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom home in Highland Park, Texas -- approximately 7 miles north of Dallas -- is for sale for about $10 million. It was built in 2008 and is nearly eight times as expensive as the area's median home value of $1,298,100.
Highland Park, Texas
The 13,475-square-foot home has multiple fireplaces, marble and hardwood floors, a spa-like master bath, spiral staircase, elevator and multiple kitchens. There's also a pool and hot tub outside, as well as a brick fence surrounding the half-acre property.
Brooklyn, New York
This five-bedroom, five-bathroom townhouse near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, is for sale for $10 million. It was last sold in July 2012 for $3.7 million, which is about 63 percent less than the current price. It was built in 1899 and is eight times as expensive as the area's median home value of $1,205,200.
Brooklyn, New York
The 6,200-square-foot home has five floors of living space and recently finished a three-year renovation, according to the listing. It has a formal dining room, multiple fireplaces and a master suite that fills the third floor of the building.
Seattle, Washington
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom house in Seattle is for sale for about $10 million. A city landmark, the Gibbs House was commissioned in 1928 and completed in 1933, according to the listing. It is 15 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $654,500.
Seattle, Washington
The 6,823-square-foot home sits on about half an acre. It has hardwood floors, a bar, spa-like master bath, wine cellar and a terraced garden with views of downtown Seattle. Outside, the home has a pool with a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen with a fireplace and grill, and an athletic court.
Annapolis, Maryland
This eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate in Annapolis, Maryland - about 40 miles northeast of Washington D.C. -- is for sale for $10 million. It was built in 1908 and is 25 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $392,800.
Annapolis, Maryland
The 11,000-square-foot estate has walk-in closets, a library, spa-like master bath, multiple fireplaces, hardwood and marble floors and a screened porch. The estate is partially fenced with a guesthouse, pool and dock with access to the lake.
Boston, Massachusetts
This three-bedroom, four-bathroom condo in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston is for sale for about $10 million. It was built in 1890 and is nine times as expensive as the area's median homevalue of $1,053,800.
Boston, Massachusetts
The 5,410-square-foot condo has a private street entrance, an elevator and three levels of living space. The home's master suite consists of the master bedroom, a library, walk-in closets, a kitchenette and a master bathroom with a fireplace and jetted tub. The home has access to a rooftop deck as well as a private garden.
San Francisco, California
This six-bedroom, four-bathroom home in the Cow Hollow area of San Francisco is for sale for $10 million. It was built in 1900 and is nearly five times as expensive as the area's median home value of $2,194,900.
San Francisco, California
The 6,085-square-foot compound actually consists of three homes on a double lot that share a central courtyard. Each home has its own kitchen, dining space and laundry with the compound's total bedrooms and bathrooms divided between them. They have fireplaces, hardwood flooring and views of the bay.
Umatilla, Florida
This five-bedroom, 13-bathroom estate in Umatilla, Florida -- about 50 miles northwest of Orlando -- is for sale for $10 million. It was built in 2010 and is 68 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $146,700.
Umatilla, Florida
The 17,021-square-foot estate has a pool with two spa fountains, an enclosed fitness pavilion, an elevator, an outdoor dining pavilion, a three-bedroom guesthouse, a detached five-car garage and stables for horses. The home has multiple fireplaces and several porches and patios.
Gilford, New Hampshire
This five-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom house in Gilford, New Hampshire -- about 35 miles north of Concord -- is for sale for $10 million. It was built in 2003 and is 46 times as expensive as the area's median home value of $215,600.
Gilford, New Hampshire
The 20,504-square-foot home sits on nearly 2 acres and has a bar, game room, home theater, spa-like master bath, fitness room, summer kitchen, guesthouse and nine-car garage. It also has a patio with an outdoor fireplace facing the lake and access to the water via a shared dock.