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Old 02-06-2019, 06:27 AM
 
Location: Terramaria
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When I saw the title, I thought "maybe a night at a hotel in SF!"

But for 500K, actually some decent mid-range places in the DC area, but you're not going to be in a prime, upscale area for the most part. I myself personally am at around that level in terms of a possible purchase. I see a lot of older (midcentury) 3 bed/2 baths through the $400's in the eastern side of Silver Spring.

Right at $500K, here are a couple of a rowhouses in DC's Brightwood Park, the first 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, the second 3/2. It can be a sketchy neighborhood in spots and is pretty far from a Metro stop, though nothing like it was in the '80s/90s:

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...le_map-listing

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...le_map-listing

At a possibly negotiable $520K, here is a 2/2 condo occuping one floor of a rowhouse in a somewhat nicer neighborhood, walkable to some shops/restaurants and about a 15 minute walk to the Metro: https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...le_map-listing

Here's a 2 bed/2 bath ground floor apartment in a historic building along a busy street with frequent bus service also right at that $500K level:

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...le_map-listing

Possibly the best deal I've found is this 2/1 apartment in a pretty upscale neighborhood for $400K:

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...le_map-listing
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Old 02-06-2019, 06:41 AM
 
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Allen, TX, great school district:


Centennial, Co, solid schools:


Corpus Christi,TX


Alexandria, VA, moderately cool area, but 2br, and horrible school:


Moral? Live in The south if you want a nice house.
Not necessarily and others have posted some examples in the thread.

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Old 02-06-2019, 06:47 AM
 
Location: Unhappy Valley, Oregon
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I found this house with lakefront to Lake Superior. The house itself is so-so, but the views and location are pretty prime.

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...91_rect/12_zm/

For a more woodsy and classier look, this one is better suited and has acreage.

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...91_rect/12_zm/
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Old 02-06-2019, 06:52 AM
 
Location: OC
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Clemson is a bit pricier:

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...46_rect/12_zm/

2br for 450K, but great location:

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...46_rect/12_zm/


Austin, pretty close to downtown:

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...03_rect/10_zm/

Austin, Hyde Park, which is maybe 5 miles from UT campus, tiny and old :

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...03_rect/10_zm/

San Antonio:

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...794_rect/9_zm/
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Old 02-06-2019, 07:11 AM
 
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Another area I'm familiar with, Rochester NY...

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-20287?view=qv (more rural portion of the most affluent SD in Upstate NY)

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-88670?view=qv (eastern suburb)

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-95689?view=qv (eastern suburb)

https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-92645?view=qv (Downtown condo)
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Old 02-06-2019, 10:24 AM
 
Location: Oklahoma City
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Oklahoma City

Near downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$520,000 - 3 bed/2 bath - 3,254 sq ft - built in 1912

Condo near downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$499,000 - 2 bed/2 bath - 1,560 sq ft - built in 2018

Townhouse in downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$499,900 - 2 bed/3 bath - 1,835 sq ft - built in 2012

Inner suburb of Nichols Hills:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$525,000 - 3 bed/2.5 bath - 2,547 sq ft - built in 1940

Northern suburb of Edmond:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/12_zm/0_mmm/
$499,000 - 5 bed/5 bath - 4,862 sq ft - built in 2011

Far south OKC:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/12_zm/0_mmm/
$470,000 - 4 bed/4 bath - 4,027 sq ft - built in 1995

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Old 02-06-2019, 10:44 AM
 
Location: OC
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Oklahoma City

Near downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$520,000 - 3 bed/2 bath - 3,254 sq ft - built in 1912

Condo near downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$499,000 - 2 bed/2 bath - 1,560 sq ft - built in 2018

Townhouse in downtown:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$499,900 - 2 bed/3 bath - 1,835 sq ft - built in 2012

Inner suburb of Nichols Hills:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/14_zm/0_mmm/
$525,000 - 3 bed/2.5 bath - 2,547 sq ft - built in 1940

Northern suburb of Edmond:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/12_zm/0_mmm/
$499,000 - 5 bed/5 bath - 4,862 sq ft - built in 2011

Far south OKC:
https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...t/12_zm/0_mmm/
$470,000 - 4 bed/4 bath - 4,027 sq ft - built in 1995
The one on Swanhaven has great interiors.
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Old 02-06-2019, 05:12 PM
 
Location: South Missouri
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https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...67_rect/10_zm/
6 bed 3 bath | $400K | 3785 sq ft

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...67_rect/10_zm/
5 bed 4 bath | $410K | 3235 sq ft

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...67_rect/10_zm/
5 bed 5 bath | $410K | 4376 sq ft

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...67_rect/10_zm/
5 bed 4 bath | $420K | 5000 sq ft

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...67_rect/10_zm/
4 bed 3 bath | $460K | 4900 sq ft | Comes with 11 acres

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...ect/10_zm/2_p/
6 bed 4 bath | $500K | 7784 sq ft | Near the woods

https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sal...ect/10_zm/2_p/
5 bed 3 bath | $500K | 1320 sq ft (according to the site...I think that might be wrong)
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Old 02-07-2019, 10:58 AM
 
Location: San Diego, CA
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There’s no shortage of single family houses in San Diego County for under $500K. Everyone will come with some sacrafice. Whether it’s good schools, a longer commute, or higher temps averaging in the mid to upper 80’s during summer. You can’t have all 3 without paying a very high premium.

4 miles from the beach with a pool. 3/2, 1250sqft - $499K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Diego/...m_content=link

Great views high on a hill. 4/2, 1300sqft - $459K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Spring-Val...m_content=link

5 acres and horse stables. 4/2, 1900sqft - $500K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Ramona/150...m_content=link

Materplaned community with great schools. 3/3, 1500sqft - $499K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Chula-Vist...m_content=link

4 miles from downtown. 3/2, 825sqft - $459K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Diego/...m_content=link

2 units 25 miles from the beach. 3/1 & 2/1, 2450sqft total - $450K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Valley-Cen...m_content=link

Good schools and a pool. 4/2, 1350sqft - $450K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/Santee/851...m_content=link

Across the street from 54 hole golf course. 2/3, 1525sqft - $485K
https://www.redfin.com/CA/El-Cajon/1...m_content=link
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Old 02-08-2019, 10:51 AM
 
Location: Oklahoma City
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The one on Swanhaven has great interiors.
I agree. I quite like the front elevation as well.
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