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10 homes you can buy for $900,000

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How much home can you buy for $900,000?

These houses are about 4.8 times the national median home value, which is currently $187,300, according to Zillow.

In this price range, buyers in many markets can find unusual homes with a lot of character, like a two-bedroom houseboat on Seattle's famous Lake Union or a condo in a converted church in Chicago.

Of course, just because a home buyer's budget is approaching $1 million doesn't mean he or she will find a one-of-a-kind abode everywhere. In relatively pricey markets like the Upper West Side of Manhattan, buyers will likely find themselves limited to smaller spaces with only one or two bedrooms and few amenities.

Look in a midsize city like Nashville or Minneapolis, however, and you could get four or more bedrooms and upgrades like heated bathroom floors and multiple fireplaces.

Click ahead to see how much house you can buy for $900,000 in 10 U.S. cities.

New York, New York

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This one-bedroom, one-bathroom co-op on Manhattan's Upper West Side is for sale for $855,000. It is priced about 18 percent below the area's median home value of $1,036,600.

New York, New York

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The 1,000-square-foot home has hardwood floors, a sunken living room and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden countertops. The building also has laundry facilities, a bike room and a common area courtyard.

Atlanta, Georgia

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This five-bedroom, four-bathroom house in Atlanta's Midtown neighborhood is for sale for about $850,000. It last sold in March 2006 for $470,000, according to Zillow, about 45 percent of the current price. It is almost four times more expensive than the area's median home value of $227,500.

Atlanta, Georgia

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The house was built in 1910 and renovated in 2006, according to the listing. It has original hardwood floors, original clawfoot bathtubs and several fireplaces. The kitchen has two islands, granite countertops and there are areas of exposed brick walls throughout the home.

Los Angeles, California

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This five-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom craftsman-style home in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles is for sale for $900,000. It last sold in September 2006 for $650,000, according to Zillow, about 72 percent of the current price. It is about 65 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $544,500.

Los Angeles, California

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The house has hardwood floors, built-in shelves and cabinets, a library and a sunroom. There's also a detached garage and an unfinished basement.

Seattle, Washington

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This two-bedroom, two-bathroom houseboat on Seattle's Lake Union is for sale for $899,000. It was built in 2007 and is about 61 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $556,700.

Seattle, Washington

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The home comes with an owned condo moorage. It has two balconies, hardwood floors, a fireplace, a built-in bar and wine cooler and a master suite with heated bathroom floors. It also comes with one parking space.

Chicago, Illinois

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This two-bedroom, three-bathroom condo in a renovated church in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood is for sale for $899,000. It is about 2.87 times more expensive than the area's median home value of $313,300.

Chicago, Illinois

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The condo has vaulted ceilings, exposed brick walls, skylights, hardwood floors and an outdoor terrace. The building also has a dog run, and the home comes with one parking space in a heated garage.

Denver, Colorado

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This three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome in Denver's Union Station neighborhood is for sale for $900,000. It last sold in August 2013 for $685,000, according to Zillow, about 76 percent of the current price. It is about 87 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $481,000.

Denver, Colorado

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The home has hardwood floors, a two-story living room and a balcony. It also comes with a storage unit and two garage parking spaces. Other building amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, barbeque grills, a fire pit and a health club.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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This three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood is for sale for about $900,000. It last sold in July 2015 for $815,000, about 10 percent less than the current price. It is about 2.6 times the area's median home value of $350,000.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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The house was built in 1905 and has hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, two wood-burning fireplaces and a rooftop deck. There's also a trellised patio off the kitchen with a gated parking spot.

Nashville, Tennessee

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This four-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Nashville's Whitworth neighborhood is for sale for $899,000. It last sold in September 2013 for $632,000, according to Zillow, about 70 percent of the current price. It is about 66 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $541,000.

Nashville, Tennesee

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The house has hardwood floors, two fireplaces, a finished basement, an attached two-car garage, a screened porch and back deck.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This four-bedroom, four-bathroom house in the Linden Hills area of Minneapolis is for sale for about $900,000. It last sold in September 2014 for $824,000, according to Zillow, about 9 percent less than the current price. It is about 2.35 times the area's median home value of $383,500.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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It has a finished basement, a fireplace, heated floors in the master bathroom and an elevated deck in the fenced backyard.

Miami, Florida

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This three-bedroom, two-bathroom house in the South-West Coconut Grove area of Miami is for sale for $899,000. It last sold in March 2014 for $700,000, according to Zillow, about 78 percent of the current price. It is 57 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $574,000.

Miami, Florida

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It has wood-beamed ceilings, a hanging fireplace, a balcony and a patio. There's also a one-car carport attached to the home.

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