What you can buy in the Bay Area for $1 million

Danville, $999,000

850 El Cerro Blvd.

Beds: 5 Baths: 3 Square footage: 3,339 School district: San Ramon Valley

This two-level Mediterranean, which was built in 1973, sits on a 0.46-acre lot that's highlighted by a spacious backyard with an outdoor kitchen, covered patio, in-ground swimming pool, waterfall and bocce ball court. Inside, there's a light-filled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a carpeted living room with a fireplace. A three-car garage, a game room and formal dining are also offered.

Listing agent: Ron Gatti, J. Rockcliff Realtors Inc., (925) 855-4181, rgatti@rockcliff.com.

Corona Heights, $939,000

2386 15th St. Beds: 2 Baths: 2 School district: San Francisco

This vintage cottage comes with hardwood flooring, molding, a well-lit living room and a kitchen with a small breakfast area. Two bedrooms are on the main level, and a lower level is a legal room and has a half bathroom with a laundry area. There's also a carpeted attic and a small deck off the rear of the home that offers downtown views. The property comes with a detached single-car garage.

Listing agent: Susan Ferry, Coldwell Banker, (415) 377-7535, ferry.home@gmail.com.

This article appeared on page M - 5 of the San Francisco Chronicle