In a city like Chicago, the upper brackets of the real estate market include a wide array of luxury properties that vary greatly in size and features depending on location. To showcase what Chicago-area buyers can find in the $1 million price range, the Chicago Tribune recently spoke with local brokers and builders, including Taylor Johnson client Meritus Custom Builders, which specializes in custom homes on the North Shore. Read the full story for more on what seven figures will buy in different suburbs and city neighborhoods.

Meritus Custom Builders specializes in North Shore homes, many of which are in the $1 million price range.