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 house: Sun., April 29
Price: $2.995 million
Property details: This harmonious, six-bedroom home in McLean is remarkably stylish. Built upon 4.7 acres, the home beautifully compliments its surrounding environment through "transparency of spaces" and an abundance of gorgeous greenery in and outside the home. Gorgeous gardens with specimen plantings, water features, fire pits and exquisite wood details throughout make this home a cut above the rest. There's a guesthouse, too, for visiting family and friends!

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Open house: Sun., April 29
Price: $10.9 million
Property details: This award-winning, four-bedroom L.A. home is nothing short of star-worthy. Sprawled across 7,000 square feet, this sleek modern boasts expansive ocean and city views and (naturally) luxury amenities to boot. We're talking a two-story theater, wine cellar, bar, wardrobe conveyor and massive pool. Plus, you get grand ceilings, "gallery walls," and design that's inspired by "classic Euro styling," according to the listing. Whew! A home fit for an A-lister.

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Open house: Sat., April 28
Price: $3.795 million
Property details: This prestigious High Ridge truly has it all. To begin with, its 10-foot coffered ceilings, imported tiles and trim, and elevator access to all three floors mixes modern luxury with classic touches. The stately manse, located on a 2.05-acre lot, also overlooks a gorgeous in-ground pool and waterfall and private pond with dock. Inside, you are treated with a majestic two-story entry foyer and a massive library. Throw in Jacuzzis, a pub room and an in-home gym, and you could want for nothing else! A dream home.

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Open house: Sun., April 29
Price: $279,900
Property details: A ranch-style home that blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. From its two-tone paint, white-wood blinds, laminate floors and backyard filled with fruit trees, this 2,713-square-foot home is the epitome of earthy chic. The property is close to walking, hiking and biking trails, and boasts an oversized backyard and enormous pool. Close to shopping centers and elementary schools, the four-bedroom home is perfect for families.

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Open house: Sun., April 29
Price: $650,000
Property details: This stunning 3,600-square-foot Seattle home boasts a charming Southern wrap-around porch and is flanked by leafy mature trees on all sides. Inside, you'll find gleaming hardwoods, soaring ceilings, window seats with rich fir trim, stained glass and ornate light fixtures. The home's impressive "period kitchen" boasts a unique vintage stove and pretty tiled floors. A beautiful five-bedroom home that tips its hat to the traditional with its elegant antiquarian touches.

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Open House: Sun., April 29
Price: $769,000
Property details: An eco-friendly home that's glamorous and green, this two-bedroom Pemberton Heights contemporary is the epitome of environmentally conscious modern luxury. With a design that's pure "architectural magic" (could you expect anything less from architect Hugh Jefferson Randolph and LEED-certified builders Durrett Interests?) this Pemberton Heights beauty is easy on the eyes and earth. Breathtaking floor-to-ceiling glass windows showcase the home's lush yard while flooding the museum-like interior with ample sunlight. One of a kind.

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It may be Super Bowl weekend, but for diehard real estate hounds, it's also prime open house season. As the temperatures drop and some sellers call it quits, committed house hunters have first dibs on the homes still on the market -- and there are some real beauties out there.

From a breathtaking Mediterranean with a saltwater pool, to a tropical oasis in the middle of suburbia, we lay down the welcome mat at some of the most interesting open houses in the nation. So wipe your feet at the door and scroll right on through.

Open Houses for Feb. 4-5

Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $2.95 million
Property details: Who needs football when there are stunning homes like this to tour on game day? This Mediterranean-style five-bedroom looker was featured on the cover of "Secret Gardens of Hollywood and Private Oases in Los Angeles," and boasts such elegant features as a saltwater pool, architectural iron work and French doors throughout its brilliantly lit interior. Click the listing below to see what all the fuss is about.

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Open house: Sat., Feb. 4
Location: Austin, Texas
Price: $550,000
Property details: The Lone Star State does everything bigger, and Super Bowl parties are no exception. That's why this behemoth 4,000-plus square-foot home is going to be open to the public the day before the big game. That way, a year from now, when you're hosting your own Super Bowl party from this five-bedroom stunner, you can brag to guests (from the built-in wet bar, of course) about how you snagged your dream house on Super Bowl weekend but didn't miss a minute of the action.

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Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Fort Myers, Fla.
Price: $1.245 million
Property details: You can enjoy spectacular lake views from this estate home located in the private gated community of Gulf Harbour Yacht and Country Club. The stunning residence boasts 4,891 square feet of living space with formal dining and living rooms, two master bedroom suites, two guest bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths, and a family room with full service bar and dual fireplace. Plus, you get an expansive lanai area with a custom heated pool and spa with waterfall. Talk about luxury!

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Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Short Hills, N.J.
Price: $669,000
Property details: New Jersey football fans have a lot at stake this Super Bowl Sunday. The Giants' helmets might say "New York," but just about everything else about the team is Garden State, through and through. Which is precisely why hosting an open house in this rustic three-bedroom on Super Bowl Sunday is such a gutsy move. But when your house has charm to spare, why not go for the Hail Mary play? Besides, the tour runs from noon to 4 p.m., giving Big Blue fans plenty of time to make it home by kickoff.

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Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Wellesley, Mass
Price: $2.285 million
Property description: This exquisite Tudor home in Wellesley Farms is the fusion of traditional aesthetics with contemporary comfort. Boasting a generous, skylit family room with gas fireplace, a natural wood library and a wonderfully bright chef's kitchen filled with state-of-the-art appliances, this home seamlessly blends the classic with the modern.

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Open House: Sat.-Sun., Feb. 4-5
Location: Washington
Price: $3.190 million
Property description: This chic, Georgetown-style apartment is located in the prestigious community of Kalorama. Though it boasts a grand 1905 Victorian structure and gorgeous classic fireplaces, the five-bedroom, five bathroom home features all the latest luxury amenities -- including a private elevator! Our favorite feature? A custom spiral stairway leading to a fabulous roof deck, framed with tempered glass, and affording 360-degree views of D.C.

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Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Mechanicsville, Pa.
Price: $1.599 million
Property description: This beautiful Pennsylvania home is located in the prestigious Stoneymead Enclave of estate homes. The unique five-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence boast a two-story family room with stone fireplaces, coffered ceilings and a wall of windows. A curved staircase flanks the living room, spacious dining room and gorgeous sun-filled morning room.

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Open house: Sun., Feb. 5
Location: Honolulu
Price: $3.395 million
Property description: This classic Kama'aina estate boasts modern contemporary spirit and flair with its new chef's kitchen, soaring ceilings and gracious open floor plan. The home also boasts lush tropical gardens, and a poolside cabana (with wet bar!), creating a truly magical oasis for relaxed island entertaining. Best of all? Beach access close by.

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There's something about that "Open House" sign that acts like a magnet. Whether you're looking for a new place to live, keeping tabs on real estate in your neighborhood, or just angling for a sneak peek at someone else's private domain, the lure of an open door is strong indeed.

From a sumptuous mansion in the proper South, to a ridiculously affordable bungalow in the City of Angels, we lay down the welcome mat at some of the most interesting open houses in the nation. So wipe your feet at the door and scroll right on through.

Open Houses for Jan. 27-29

Open house: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Atlanta
Price: $1.125 million
Property details: Take a stroll through the garden of this sultry Southern estate's 2.5 lush acres. Inside, this six-bedroom, five-bath home features a completely renovated kitchen, a massive master bedroom and spa bath, and a stately two-story family room. The home may have been built in the 1970s, but you won't find any disco kitsch in this gorgeous 7,000-square foot mansion.

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Open house: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Madison, Wis.
Price: $799,900
Property details: If you have this kind of scratch lying around, why waste it on a closet apartment in a crowded, overpriced metro when you can score a massive home in Madison? This four-bedroom, 4,715-square-foot family home sits on an expansive five-acre wooded parcel, perfect for raising a growing family -- or cattle, for all we care (just get that cleared with the city first). The home even includes a barn that can be converted into a quaint bed and breakfast or office space.

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Open house: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Dallas, Texas
Price: $1.295 million
Property details: It's not every homeowner's dream to raise children, livestock or crops -- that's where this contemporary (and contemplative) stunner comes in. At nearly 4,000 square feet, this artist's haven includes a secluded master bedroom in a separate wing of the home, a fully-loaded gourmet kitchen, walk-in closets, an easily convertible multipurpose room (for your painter's easel or drum kit), and a second-story balcony for morning yoga. All this in addition to the fact that award-winning architect Susan Appleton built the place.

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Open house: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Naples, Fla.
Price: $1.305 million
Property details: Floor-to-ceiling windows, dramatic 22-foot ceilings, a gourmet kitchen and access to a multimillion dollar members-only clubhouse -- do we have your attention yet? Built in 2004, this five-bedroom Mediterranean-style home gets you full access to lifestyles of the rich and famous -- 3 pools, a hot tub, gym access, dance studios, massages; and that's just at the clubhouse. See the listing for a look inside the home.

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Open house: Sat., Jan. 28 and Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Plymouth, Minn.
Price: $799,900
Property description: This hearty slice of Americana comes equipped with six bedrooms, 5 baths and nearly 5,000 square feet of rollicking family space. Built in 2011, this brand new home is completely move-in ready, and -- for the supernaturally inclined among us -- totally poltergeist free.

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Open House: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Baltimore
Price: $784,500
Property description: Feast your eyes on this six bedroom, New Traditional-style family home from 1928. Enjoy the best Baltimore has to offer without sacrificing the attractions that nearby Washington, D.C., has to offer. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in suburban Baltimore, this home has everything an aspiring lawmaker could ask for -- without the hustle and bustle of big city life.

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Open house: Sat., Jan. 28
Location: New York, N.Y.
Price: $1,798,000
Property description: If you're keen on living in the big city, nevermind the crowded streets and tiny apartments. Take it from your hardened New Yorker editors -- Queens is the place to be. Located just a short drive from the bright lights of Manhattan, Queens offers a semblance of suburban bliss in the middle of the concrete jungle. Take this brand-new brick home, for instance. Steep as the price may seem to out-of-towners, just try to find a comparable four-bedroom home in Manhattan for less. We dare you.

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Open house: Sun., Jan. 29
Location: Los Angeles
Price: $99,000
Property description: Speaking of deals in the big city, this bohemian bungalow in Los Angeles is riotously cheaper than anything you're likely to stumble upon in the near future. Curbed tells us that the house was recently flipped, and the outrageous price is a way to drum up interest in the listing. And not only is the home going to be on display this Sunday, the listing agent has even said that a "taco dude" will be on hand, to dispense some West Coast hospitality to interested looky-loos. Can't go wrong there. And if you think we're joking about how cheap this property is, peek at comparable Los Angeles properties below.

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