There's nothing quite like the lure of an open house sign. Granted, you might not be in the neighborhood (or tax bracket) for many of these outstanding properties, but there's still plenty to admire -- even from the comfort of your swivel chair.From coast to coast, and everything in-between, we lay down the welcome mat at some of the most enticing open houses in the nation. So wipe your feet at the door and scroll right on through.
Open Houses for March 2-4
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Austin, Texas
Price: $995,000
Property details: Let's face it, when it comes to Austin homes, it's hard to go wrong -- particularly in the prestigious community of Villa Montana, a jewel set high above the hills of Lake Travis. This home's no exception; the epitome of rugged Texas charm. We're talking raw, sexy stone exteriors, stone and wood flooring, "forever unobstructed" canyon views, and a huge veranda perfect for laying out and soaking up that divine Texas sunshine. The sprawling 4,212-square-foot digs also boast three bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and a full-size gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances and a built-in Sub-Zero fridge.
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See more Austin homes for sale.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $4.495 million
Property details: In a city littered with vanilla-colored contemporaries overlooking the Sunset Strip, this exquisite, move-in ready English country estate near Brentwood Park is a rare gem. Flanked by towering oak trees and endless green lawns, this 4,300-square-foot cottage-style home is a little slice of serenity in the heart of Hollyweird. Built in 1936, the classic home features five bedrooms, 3½ baths, and a separate guesthouse by the outdoor heated pool.
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Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Arlington, Va.
Price: $1.325 million
Property details: This stunning 4,199-square-foot Arlington home strikes the perfect balance of cozy and luxe. With glossy bamboo floors, custom renovations throughout (completed in 2009), stone fireplaces and an impressive gourmet kitchen with a raised teak bar, this circa 1904 home is a designer's dream. The three-story, six-bedroom home also features a fully-fenced backyard, a patio and a private deck (perfect for soaking up that warm Virginia sunshine, mint julep in hand).
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See more Arlington homes for sale.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Eagle, Colo.
Price: $485,000
Property details: No more excuses: Why keep visiting one of America's most-loved states when you can just live there? Namely, in this stunning, 4,614-square-foot home boasting incredible mountain views. On the outside, it's all-American charm, and on the inside, the perfect marriage of comfort and luxury. Five huge bedrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, sprawling living spaces that include a play room and family room, and a beautifully-finished basement make this Colorado home a winner. Plus, it's only an hour away from the famous Basalt Hot Springs and the majestic ski slopes of Vail.
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See more Eagle homes for sale.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Greenwich, Conn.
Price: $10.75 million
Property description: If you love the great outdoors but also long to stay close to the city, then this Greenwich beauty may be the perfect home for you. Located just an hour's drive from New York City, this stunning waterfront mansion on the charming Chimney Corner Lane offers the best of both worlds. Located right on the Greenwich coast, surrounded by rolling lawns and greenery, this three-bedroom, six-bathroom modern home will make you feel like you've escaped to your weekend hideaway ... every single day. The exquisite mansion also boasts over 6,000 square feet, soaring ceilings, glass walls and a colossal swimming pool with views of the yacht-studded Indian Harbor.
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See more Greenwich homes for sale
Open House: Sun., March 4
Location: Collingswood, N.J.
Price: $309,900
Property description: This charming, 2,230-square-foot colonial is the perfect embodiment of traditional Americana. Boasting clean ivory exteriors, refinished oak floors, and a smattering of stone and brick fireplaces, it's the perfect respite from the rows of cookie-cutter McMansions cropping up along the Jersey Shore. We love the four-bedroom home's warm, country charm and classic wood details throughout. Plus, you get a sprawling lawn and backyard -- perfect for pets (or energetic kids).
See inside this property.
See more Collingswood homes for sale
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Pinecrest, Fla.
Price: $2.75 million
Property description: If Miami bachelor-style living isn't your thing, but you still want to be near America's most popular beaches, then this truly beautiful Pinecrest home may be the one for you. It's exceptionally family-friendly -- the home is close to some of the finest schools in Florida's Pinecrest-Palmetto district, and a quick drive to great shopping, sports and entertainment. It boasts seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large family room overlooking a magnificent pool and garden, and a huge "entertaining-sized" kitchen. In a nutshell -- the idyllic Florida family home.
See inside this property.
See more Pinecrest homes for sale.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
Price: $385,000
Property description: This updated midcentury ranch in the desirable Cotswold community is simply the dream American home. Rocking chair on the front porch, quaint redbrick exteriors, with classic plantation shutters and equipped with a cozy fireplace -- it's the modern-day "white picket fence" home! It also features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an exquisite master bathroom with a soaking tub, body sprays and a dual basin vanity with granite counter. A sweet mix of traditional charm with contemporary luxuries.
See inside this property.
See more Charlotte homes for sale.
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Austin, Texas
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Austin, Texas
Price: $995,000
Property details: Let's face it, when it comes to Austin homes, it's hard to go wrong -- particularly in the prestigious community of Villa Montana, a jewel set high above the hills of Lake Travis. This home's no exception; the epitome of rugged Texas charm. We're talking raw, sexy stone exteriors, stone and wood flooring, "forever unobstructed" canyon views, and a huge veranda perfect for laying out and soaking up that divine Texas sunshine. The sprawling 4,212-square-foot digs also boast three bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, and a full-size gourmet kitchen with Thermador appliances and a built-in Sub-Zero fridge.
See inside this property.
See more Austin homes for sale.
Los Angeles
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $4.495 million
Property details: In a city littered with vanilla-colored contemporaries overlooking the Sunset Strip, this exquisite, move-in ready English country estate near Brentwood Park is a rare gem. Flanked by towering oak trees and endless green lawns, this 4,300-square-foot cottage-style home is a little slice of serenity in the heart of Hollyweird. Built in 1936, the classic home features five bedrooms, 3½ baths, and a separate guesthouse by the outdoor heated pool.
See inside this property.
See more Los Angeles homes for sale.
Arlington, Va.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Arlington, Va.
Price: $1.325 million
Property details: This stunning 4,199-square-foot Arlington home strikes the perfect balance of cozy and luxe. With glossy bamboo floors, custom renovations throughout (completed in 2009), stone fireplaces and an impressive gourmet kitchen with a raised teak bar, this circa 1904 home is a designer's dream. The three-story, six-bedroom home also features a fully-fenced backyard, a patio and a private deck (perfect for soaking up that warm Virginia sunshine, mint julep in hand).
See inside this property.
See more Arlington homes for sale.
Eagle, Colo.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Eagle, Colo.
Price: $485,000
Property details: No more excuses: Why keep visiting one of America's most-loved states when you can just live there? Namely, in this stunning, 4,614-square-foot home boasting incredible mountain views. On the outside, it's all-American charm, and on the inside, the perfect marriage of comfort and luxury. Five huge bedrooms, a state-of-the-art kitchen, sprawling living spaces that include a play room and family room, and a beautifully-finished basement make this Colorado home a winner. Plus, it's only an hour away from the famous Basalt Hot Springs and the majestic ski slopes of Vail.
See inside this property.
See more Eagle homes for sale.
Greenwich, Conn.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Greenwich, Conn.
Price: $10.75 million
Property description: If you love the great outdoors but also long to stay close to the city, then this Greenwich beauty may be the perfect home for you. Located just an hour's drive from New York City, this stunning waterfront mansion on the charming Chimney Corner Lane offers the best of both worlds. Located right on the Greenwich coast, surrounded by rolling lawns and greenery, this three-bedroom, six-bathroom modern home will make you feel like you've escaped to your weekend hideaway ... every single day. The exquisite mansion also boasts over 6,000 square feet, soaring ceilings, glass walls and a colossal swimming pool with views of the yacht-studded Indian Harbor.
See inside this property.
See more Greenwich homes for sale
Collingswood, N.J.
Open House: Sun., March 4
Location: Collingswood, N.J.
Price: $309,900
Property description: This charming, 2,230-square-foot colonial is the perfect embodiment of traditional Americana. Boasting clean ivory exteriors, refinished oak floors, and a smattering of stone and brick fireplaces, it's the perfect respite from the rows of cookie-cutter McMansions cropping up along the Jersey Shore. We love the four-bedroom home's warm, country charm and classic wood details throughout. Plus, you get a sprawling lawn and backyard -- perfect for pets (or energetic kids).
See inside this property.
See more Collingswood homes for sale
Pinecrest, Fla.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Pinecrest, Fla.
Price: $2.75 million
Property description: If Miami bachelor-style living isn't your thing, but you still want to be near America's most popular beaches, then this truly beautiful Pinecrest home may be the one for you. It's exceptionally family-friendly -- the home is close to some of the finest schools in Florida's Pinecrest-Palmetto district, and a quick drive to great shopping, sports and entertainment. It boasts seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large family room overlooking a magnificent pool and garden, and a huge "entertaining-sized" kitchen. In a nutshell -- the idyllic Florida family home.
See inside this property.
See more Pinecrest homes for sale.
Charlotte, N.C.
Open house: Sun., March 4
Location: Charlotte, N.C.
Price: $385,000
Property description: This updated midcentury ranch in the desirable Cotswold community is simply the dream American home. Rocking chair on the front porch, quaint redbrick exteriors, with classic plantation shutters and equipped with a cozy fireplace -- it's the modern-day "white picket fence" home! It also features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an exquisite master bathroom with a soaking tub, body sprays and a dual basin vanity with granite counter. A sweet mix of traditional charm with contemporary luxuries.
See inside this property.
See more Charlotte homes for sale.
More great AOL Real Estate galleries:
Buy a Decent Home for Less Than $10,000
Midcentury Modern Homes: The Cool That's Still Hot
Million-Dollar Foreclosures
More on AOL Real Estate:
Find out how to calculate mortgage payments.
Find homes for sale in your area.
Find foreclosures in your area.
Finds homes for rent in your area.
