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What $1 million gets you in Raleigh

Maybe you just hit the jackpot or are dreaming of hitting it big, and we’ve got four ideas for what to do with $1 million.

A white house in Raleigh, NC

Meet this stunning home at 404 W. Roanoke Park Dr. in Raleigh.

Photo courtesy of Glenwood Agency Real Estate

Picture this: you hit the jackpot, you win the lotto, you get that grand prize, and now you’ve got $1 million sitting in your pocket with no idea how to use it. Well, it’s your lucky day. Here’s how to spend $1 million in Raleigh, no expense spared.

New digs

A rendering of Rockway featuring "Parkside Coffee."

Rockway Raleigh is inspired by Dix Park, Rocky Branch Trail, and the nature surrounding it.

Rendering provided by Kane Realty Corporation

We’re eyeing this 1950s Five Points home with historic charm + modern appliances coming in at $998,000. This four-bed, three-bath beauty has vaulted, coffered ceilings and is part of one of our favorite neighborhoods in the beltline.

If renting is more your style, meet The Row, coming soon to Rockway outside of downtown. The corner unit will have two stories, three spacious bedrooms, and an east-facing balcony at about $7,000 a month according to Apartments.com — if you’re not factoring in furnishings, you can rent for over 10 years at this price.

Never miss a game

PNC Arena during a Carolina Hurricanes game.

With $1 million, you can have any seats in the house at PNC Arena.

Photo by Josh Lavallee

Canes season tickets right along the glass come in at about $13,000 before fees per person, meaning you could afford to bring 70 of your closest friends and fill up one whole side of the ice. If you’re looking for a more long term investment, maybe give sole team owner Tom Dundon a ring to see if he can spare a slice of the team’s ownership.

I’ll have the usual

Christmas decor at The Angus Barn

Is The Angus Barn the perfect setting for a Hallmark movie?

Photo by RALtoday

If you just can’t decide, treat yourself to a steak dinner at Angus Barn or become a regular. If your final bill comes out to $500, you can afford over five years of nightly service at the iconic Raleigh restaurant with your $1 million.

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