Phoenix, Arizona. Architect Paul Christian Yaeger designed this five-bedroom ranch in 1955. Updated in 2010, the home features four fireplaces, pine ceilings, oak floors, and a formal dining room with glass doors that lead to an outdoor patio.
The 2.1-acre property includes a solar-heated saltwater pool, a cabana, and an outdoor kitchen. $1,900,000. Walt Danley, Walt Danley Realty/Christie's International Real Estate, (480) 991-2050.
Palisades, New York. The Whitney House is the childhood home of actress Angelina Jolie. Built in 1959, the four-bedroom residence has a high-pitched gable roof, which allows for a great room with tall stone walls and a 30- foot ceiling.
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Additional elements include a redwood kitchen with Viking appliances, a second-floor loft, and redwood, oak, and pine ceiling beams. $1,995,000. Brandon Wagner, Ellis/Sotheby's International Realty, (917) 288-7222.
Rancho Mirage, California. Bing Crosby once lived in this six-bedroom home. Built in 1957, the house includes a custom kitchen, hand-carved Moroccan doors, a theater, three fireplaces, and a 1,400-square-foot master suite.
The property has a pool, a spa, an outdoor shower, and an adjacent, undeveloped lot. $5,000,000. Marc Lange, Hom/Sotheby's International Realty, (760) 834-5484.
Miami Beach, Florida. This remodeled four-bedroom house was built in 1951. Details include 12-foot ceilings, an open floor plan, Heath hand-glazed ceramic tiles, and a master suite with doors that open to the yard.
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The corner lot features a back yard with a pool, a spa, and a summer kitchen. $2,750,000. Nelson Gonzales, EWM Realty/ Christie's International Real Estate, (305) 674-4000.
Pacific Palisades, California. Architects Buff, Straub & Hensman built this four-bedroom home in 1956. The house has parquet floors, a brick fireplace, and built-ins throughout.
The 1.9-acre property is bordered by Rustic Creek and close to Will Rogers State Historic Park. $7,995,000. Richard Stearns and Hugh Evans III, Partners Trust, (310) 850-9284.
Rocky River, Ohio. Built in 1955, this four-bedroom house has been completely renovated by the current owner. The interior features new plumbing, LED lighting with digital dimming, and a new chef's kitchen.
Other details include cork and bamboo floors, Bosch appliances, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls in the back of the house. $284,900. Gloria and Meredith Hardington, Howard Hanna, (216) 618-2040.
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