$1 Million Homes in California

Monrovia | $998,000

A 1923 bungalow with one bedroom, one bathroom and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest unit, on a 0.2-acre lot

This house is in the northern part of Monrovia, a few blocks from one of the city’s main thoroughfares, which has a Vons supermarket, a frozen yogurt shop and a gym. Several hiking trails that wind up to Mount Wilson, in the San Gabriel Mountains, are about 20 minutes away by car.

Altadena and Pasadena are about a 20-minute drive west; Los Angeles is another 20 or 30 minutes beyond. San Bernardino is about an hour east.

Size: 1,036 square feet

Price per square foot: $963

Indoors: A paved path leads from the street to the cherry red front door. It opens into a bright living and dining space with built-in bookshelves on either side and an interior window that looks into the kitchen.

Quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances were recently added to the kitchen, which has a combination of open shelving and closed cabinetry.

The main bedroom, adjacent to the kitchen and living room, has a closet hidden behind mirrored doors. Across the hall is a bright bathroom with a combined tub and shower and a white pedestal sink. Built-in cabinetry lines the hall.

The guest unit, which has its own entrance at the back of the property, includes a living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

A separate shed-style building with exposed ceiling beams is currently used as a home office.

Outdoor space: The patio behind the primary unit has space for a table and chairs. Beyond is a grassy backyard with mature trees, one of which bears avocados. The attached garage holds one car.

Taxes: $12,480 (estimated)

Contact: Sherry Carr, DPP Real Estate, 626-272-0787; dppre.com

Oakland | $995,000

A two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit in a 2006 condominium building

This building is near the waterfront, in the bustling Jack London Square neighborhood. Within a three-block radius are three breweries, a wine bar and restaurants serving a variety of food, including Egyptian snacks and Salvadoran pupusas. Much of the area’s activity is centered around the waterfront, where there are more restaurants, a marina and a cabin that belonged to the writer Jack London, for whom the neighborhood is named.

Jack London Square Station, an Amtrak hub, is a few blocks away. Commuting to San Francisco by public transit or car takes about 25 minutes.

Size: 1,313 square feet

Price per square foot: $758

Indoors: This unit’s front door opens into a bright foyer. In the kitchen, to the immediate right, the sellers added new stone counters, stainless-steel appliances and a breakfast bar that seats three.

Blonde hardwood floors flow from the kitchen into the adjacent living and dining area, a large, open space with tall windows and an exposed concrete ceiling.

Off the living room is the primary suite, which has more large windows and a gray accent wall. A corridor with two closets connects the bedroom to a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a double vanity.

A guest room big enough to hold a queen-size bed and a desk is on the other side of the unit, near a deep alcove that the sellers use as a home office.

A guest bathroom with a combined tub and shower is just off the entrance to the unit. Across the hall, a stacked washer and dryer are concealed by a slatted door.

Outdoor space: The building’s roof deck is a popular gathering spot for residents and their guests, with sweeping views of the city and Mount Tamalpais in the distance. Part of the space is covered by a pergola, and built-in grills are available for barbecuing. This unit comes with two parking spots in the building’s garage, as well as an additional storage space.

Taxes: $14,817 (estimated) and a $627 monthly homeowner association fee

Contact: Thomas Westfall, Compass, 415-889-7608; compass.com

San Diego | $999,000

A Spanish-style house built in 1929, with two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a 0.1-acre lot

Easy access to beaches is one of San Diego’s biggest draws, and this house is within walking or biking distance of several popular ones, including Dog Beach, one of the first beaches in the country to officially allow off-leash dogs. Local businesses include a beloved fish taco spot, a Bavarian tavern and a vegan fast-food restaurant, all within a half-mile of this house. Ocean Beach People’s Organic Food Market, a co-op grocery store and deli founded in 1971, is also nearby.

San Diego International Airport is 10 minutes away by car. Downtown San Diego is a 15-minute drive.

Size: 630 square feet

Price per square foot: $1,586

Indoors: This house is set back from the street, behind a wrought-iron gate and a small lawn. A deck in front of the house is big enough to hold a cafe table and chairs.

The front door opens directly into a recently renovated living room with arched windows and a ceiling fan. The hallway off the living room is furnished with a desk and bench, creating a small but efficient home office. At the end of the hall is a windowed galley kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless-steel appliances, a laundry closet with a washer and dryer, and a door to the backyard.

One of the bedrooms, off the main hallway, is currently used as a home office. The primary bedroom is off the kitchen, with a wall of built-in cabinetry. The two bedrooms share a bathroom with a combined tub and shower.

Outdoor space: In addition to the front deck, there is a patio in the back, partially covered by a wood pergola. A few steps away is another open space big enough for a small dining table and chairs. The detached garage holds one car, and there is another off-street parking spot.

Taxes: $12,492 (estimated)

Contact: Chris Mannerino, Liz Rincon and Mark Winkler, Mark Winkler and Associates, Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, 619-820-6800; sothebysrealty.com

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