How much house does $500,000 buy you in San Diego?
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How much house does $500,000 buy you in San Diego?
Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000.Â
These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don’t look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.
While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it’s not nearly enough. But what about San Diego?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in San Diego right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
8735 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119
– Price: $499,900
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,209
– See 8735 Navajo Rd, San Diego, CA 92119 on Redfin.com
3980 Faircross Pl, San Diego, CA 92115
– Price: $499,900
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,193
– See 3980 Faircross Pl, San Diego, CA 92115 on Redfin.com
1817 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027
– Price: $499,999
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,105
– See 1817 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92027 on Redfin.com
8166 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
– Price: $500,000
– 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 935
– See 8166 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, CA 91945 on Redfin.com
8812 Spring Canyon Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977
– Price: $499,950
– 2 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,088
– See 8812 Spring Canyon Dr, Spring Valley, CA 91977 on Redfin.com
23691 Country Villa Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
– Price: $500,000
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,280
– See 23691 Country Villa Rd, Ramona, CA 92065 on Redfin.com
969 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
– Price: $499,999
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,168
– See 969 S Mollison Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020 on Redfin.com
359 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083
– Price: $499,999
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,152
– See 359 N Melrose Dr, Vista, CA 92083 on Redfin.com
205 Camlau Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91911
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,125
– See 205 Camlau Dr, Chula Vista, CA 91911 on Redfin.com
465 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,032
– See 465 Fourth Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 on Redfin.com
6924 Hyde Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119
– Price: $500,000
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,014
– See 6924 Hyde Park Dr, San Diego, CA 92119 on Redfin.com
4800 Williamsburg Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942
– Price: $500,000
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 995
– See 4800 Williamsburg Ln, La Mesa, CA 91942 on Redfin.com
17081 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 955
– See 17081 W Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 on Redfin.com
3665 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92105
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 945
– See 3665 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92105 on Redfin.com
6666 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117
– Price: $500,000
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 923
– See 6666 Beadnell Way, San Diego, CA 92117 on Redfin.com
1677 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 920
– See 1677 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911 on Redfin.com
12616 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040
– Price: $499,999
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 881
– See 12616 Lakeshore Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040 on Redfin.com
6955 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120
– Price: $499,500
– 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
– Square feet: 879
– See 6955 Alvarado Rd, San Diego, CA 92120 on Redfin.com
4414 Chickadee Way, Oceanside, CA 92057
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
– Square feet: 1,092
– See 4414 Chickadee Way, Oceanside, CA 92057 on Redfin.com
1880 Fairway Park, Escondido, CA 92026
– Price: $499,500
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 1,116
– See 1880 Fairway Park, Escondido, CA 92026 on Redfin.com
2340 Hosp Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008
– Price: $499,900
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 1,017
– See 2340 Hosp Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 on Redfin.com
465 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058
– Price: $499,800
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 1,017
– See 465 Los Arbolitos Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92058 on Redfin.com
4107 Mount Alifan Pl, San Diego, CA 92111
– Price: $500,000
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 920
– See 4107 Mount Alifan Pl, San Diego, CA 92111 on Redfin.com
12020 Calle De Medio, El Cajon, CA 92019
– Price: $499,999
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 913
– See 12020 Calle De Medio, El Cajon, CA 92019 on Redfin.com
6390 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108
– Price: $499,999
– 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 690
– See 6390 Rancho Mission Rd, San Diego, CA 92108 on Redfin.com
525 11Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
– Price: $499,900
– 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
– Square feet: 969
– See 525 11Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 on Redfin.com
17925 Caminito Pinero, San Diego, CA 92128
– Price: $499,900
– 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 817
– See 17925 Caminito Pinero, San Diego, CA 92128 on Redfin.com
450 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
– Price: $499,900
– 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 777
– See 450 J St, San Diego, CA 92101 on Redfin.com
15273 Maturin Dr, San Diego, CA 92127
– Price: $499,999
– 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 769
– See 15273 Maturin Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 on Redfin.com
1885 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109
– Price: $499,900
– 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
– Square feet: 653
– See 1885 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109 on Redfin.com
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