What you get for $780,000 in Auburn, Birmingham and Fairhope

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Take a look inside these three large, comfortable homes in three different Alabama cities. Here's what you can buy for between $750,000 and $799,000 in Auburn, Birmingham and Fairhope.

AUBURN

WHAT: A European-designed, six-bedroom, five-bath, two half-bath home built in 2003 on a private lot across from the second hole on the golf course at Moore's Mill Club.

PRICE: $750,000

SIZE: 5,378 square feet

PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: $139

INSIDE: The living room, dining room and den are open to each other with architectural columns, massive gas-log fireplaces and lots of windows. The kitchen has a brick-surrounded range, new appliances, updated cabinets and a large keeping room. The master suite is on the main floor. Upstairs is a separate office and three bedrooms with private baths and large closets. The finished basement has its own entrance with a large living space, a full bathroom and a half-bath.

OUTSIDE:The rear deck off the great room and covered patio off the basement overlook the manicured yet natural yard. There's also a three-car garage with a workshop.

CONTACT: Ashley Smith Durham, Prestige Properties, (334) 721-7734

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BIRMINGHAM

WHAT: A charming five-bedroom, four-and-a-half bath historic home built in 1900 in Birmingham's Forest Park.

PRICE: $799,000

SIZE: 3,728 square feet

PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: $214

INSIDE: Formal living and dining rooms have box-beamed, high ceilings and gleaming hardwood floors. The family room is wrapped in casement windows. The kitchen includes a walk-in pantry and butler's pantry, granite countertops and tons of storage space. All bedrooms are spacious and filled with natural light. The classic bathrooms feature original Alabama white slab marble. The third floors features the perfect playroom and home office. There's also a full basement and a guest house and garage.

OUTSIDE: The yard includes a pond with fountain, boxwood gardens and mature roses. Enjoy the fresh air on the open front porch or upper-level screened porch.

CONTACT: Steve Buchanan, RealtySouth, (205) 266-6034

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FAIRHOPE

WHAT: A four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath new construction by Marquee Custom Homebuilders and Bob Chatham Designs in Fairhope's Fruit and Nut district.

PRICE: $789,000

SIZE: 2,921 square feet

PRICE PER SQUARE FOOT: $270

INSIDE:The home features a gourmet kitchen with dual-fuel range, a walk-in pantry, gorgeous quartz countertops and custom all-wood cabinets. The first level has white oak floors throughout and a wood-burning fireplace in the great room. Other amenities include a metal roof, a docking station in the mudroom area, gas lanterns, solid doors and gold fortification.

OUTSIDE: Enjoy the Mobile Bay breeze from three porches. This home has a fenced yard and a two-car garage.

CONTACT: Shannon Hesse, Fairhope Realty Group, (205) 558-5988