Housing can get expensive, and it changes in each state. But for the ultra-wealthy houses aren’t much of a problem. Of course, you’ll also find that, the quality of house changes wildly per state. This is what a $500,000 house looks like in each state.
Alabama
This house is a 3,817 square footer with five bedrooms and four bedrooms. It’s also got private access to a nearby lake called Pickwick. This Alabama home is in Waterloo and costs $529,000. You’ll see that this is probably one of the best houses you can get for this amount of money.
Alaska
Alaska isn’t always covered in snow. And you can get some pretty interesting houses there too. Such as this one in Petersburg. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and is a 3,600 square foot property. If you couldn’t tell from the stilts, the house is pretty close to the ocean and it has a great deck for looking at it. The house is $519,000.
Arizona
Three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. This house in Gilbert, Arizona is only 1,564 feet, but it’s got a second story to it at least. At $529,000, situated in this suburban neighborhood, you start to see how some prices might change based upon region.
Arkansas
This house in Fayetteville, Arkansas has great access to natural lighting. It’s also set on a quiet road and is in quite the beautiful neighborhood. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and covers 2,400 square feet. It’s $535,000.
California
The interior of the home has been updated with smart appliances, but even with that knowledge, this house might not look like it’s worth $500,000. It’s actually worth $538,000. It’s only 710 square feet and only has two bedrooms and one bathroom. The house is in the city of Duarte.
Colorado
This home in Colorado isn’t even a house. It is a nice apartment though. It’s on the 30th floor of this apartment complex and has a good view of the city in Denver. Although, it’s only 900 square feet and has only one bedroom and bathroom each. It costs $526,000.
Connecticut
This house comes with a home theatre and is located in a pristinely landscaped acre of land. It’s 4,311 square feet with four bedrooms and bathrooms apiece. The house is located in Ellington, Connecticut and costs $559,900.
Delaware
Another four bedroom, four bathroom house that’s 3,768 square feet. It’s in a cozy, bayside community with a home office, deep porch, and private backyard space. The city’s in Ocean View, Delaware and costs $574,999.
Florida
This house is a bit smaller than the other big ticket items on this list at 2,393 square feet, but it has something to make up for it. That being a mother-in-law suite on the second floor and a private pool. It also has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. It’s $547,280 and is in Windermere, Florida.
Georgia
A craftsman-style home, this house in Atlanta, Georgia also features a basement with a wet bar and a rather nice, green space. It has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and takes up 4,140 square feet. It costs $550,000.
Hawaii
This home in Kapaau, Hawaii has four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is 1,444 square feet. It’s styled like it’s from the 1950s and is perched on an elevated lot with a nice view of the ocean. The house is $575,000.
Idaho
This home in Meridian, Idaho has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and takes up 2,838 square feet. It’s got a nice yard to boot. The house costs $525,000.
Illinois
This house is a nice bungalow int he suburbs of Chicago. It also has a fully finished basement and fenced backyards. 1,870 square feet, this house has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and $515,000.
Indiana
This house is Fort Wayne, Indiana has a lot of square footage, 5,677 in fact. In addition to the four bedrooms and five bathrooms, the house also has multiple home offices and even a laundry chute. The house is a bit more expensive than the other ones this list too, at $575,000.
Iowa
With a brick façade, this is a home that features a few interesting extras. Like, a massive walk-in closet in the main bedroom (of which there are five), and a finished basement. The 2,753 square foot house is located in Ankeny, Iowa, with four bathrooms. It costs $549,000.
Kansas
This house in Leawood, Kansas looks over a private, wooded lot. It has three bedrooms and bathrooms and takes up 2,339 square feet. This house goes for $550,000.
Kentucky
This home in Crestwood, Kentucky is massive, with a large deck and beautiful yard. It’s 5,647 square feet, has six bedrooms, and five bathrooms. Although, the extra size does come with a little bit more cost. It’s $599,000.
Louisiana
This house in New Orleans is only a few blocks away from the French Quarter. It also has a guest suite with a separate entrance and a screened porch to overlook the backyard. However, despite the house having four bedrooms and three bathrooms, it’s not particularly large. It’s only 1,742 square feet. And it costs $550,000.
Maine
This house in Scarborough, Maine really does look like it’d cost $549,900. It sits on over an acre-and-a-half of manicured property. The house itself is 2,572 square feet, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Maryland
Pristine, hardwood floors. A spacious, back patio. Three bedrooms and bathrooms. 2,196 square feet. It’s a nice house to be certain. The only problem is that it costs $595,000. But that’s the difference between Crestwood, Kentucky and Ellicot City, Maryland.
Massachusetts
This house was built in 1883, and it’s still well-maintained. It includes a heated garage-shop space and a repurposed barn. It’s one of the biggest houses on this list, with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a square footage of 6,045. You can find this beauty in Winchendon, Massachusetts.
Michigan
This house was built on an impressive, private lot. The house has five bedrooms, four bedrooms, and even features a walkout basement. This 4,596 square foot beauty can be found in Petoskey, Michigan for $525,000.
Minnesota
This is another one of the houses that seems really expensive at $565,500 for what it gives. It’s 1,959 square feet, with three bed and bathrooms apiece. But it is fully updated with a fenced backyard. And it’s just a few blocks away from Lake Harriet. This house is in Minneapolis after all.
Mississippi
Brandon, Mississippi is home to this home. Four bedrooms and bathrooms, 3,620 square feet, set over an acre of private land. It’s $543,000.
Missouri
This home in Chesterfield, Missouri features a state-of-the-art kitchen and a sizable backyard. 2,720 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this brick home costs $540,000.
Montana
In Proctor, Montana you can get this house for $560,000. It’s set over 25 acres with a cabin-like feel. It even has a wood-burning stove. It has two bedrooms and four bathrooms and the house, itself, is 2,400 square feet.
Nebraska
Four bedrooms and bathrooms are in this 2,427 square foot home. For a home in Columbus, Nebraska, $595,000 may seem expensive for what it is. But this is also a luxury home with many unique features. It even has an indoor fountain.
Nevada
You probably don’t consider the suburbs of Las Vegas, Nevada when thinking of somewhere to buy a house. Well, this one is tucked away in a gated community. It’s 2,501 square feet with three bedrooms and bathrooms apiece. It costs $539,000.
New Hampshire
This house in Plaistow, New Hampshire has multiple entertainment spaces. Of which is a fenced-in pool. With four bedrooms, three bedrooms, and 2,922 square feet of space to live in, you’ll understand why this one is worth $595,000.
New Jersey
The house only covers 1,704 square feet, but it’s got other amenities to make up for it. It’s got a third story bonus room and a sunroom to go with its three bedrooms and bathrooms. You can find this house in Bloomfield, New Jersey for $539,000.
New Mexico
This house in Taos, New Mexico has a beautiful mountain view. This adobe home is actually surprisingly spacious. It’s 3,148 square feet, with three bedrooms and bathrooms. It costs $550,000.
New York
This is the other apartment on the list. But, unlike the one in Colorado, this one is a studio apartment with only one bed and one bathroom. It’s 312 square feet and costs $595,000. At least it has nice natural lighting.
North Carolina
You can get an excellent view of Cape Fear from this house in Wilmington, North Carolina. It’s got a nice upstairs deck and patio area too. The house has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and covers 3,159 square feet. The house costs $569,900.
North Dakota
Bismarck, North Dakota is the location you can find the most expensive house on this list. For $599,000 you can find a five bedroom, four bathroom, 3,718 square foot house. It’s set in two-and-a-half wooded acres overlooking a private pond. Not to mention it has several top-end appliances.
Ohio
This house has a large balcony, fenced-in yard, and other modern details. It has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and is 2,586 square feet. You can get this house in Columbus, Ohio for $509,000.
Oklahoma
Set in a beautiful, deep lot, the house is only one story, but it’s got plenty of square footage to make up for it. The house is 2,771 square feet and is full of natural light. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms. You can get it for $550,000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Oregon
In Jefferson, Oregon you can find this nice house $500,000. It’s 2,469 square feet with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Not as many dedicated rooms, but the cost is a lot less than other homes on this list. Not to mention it’s still got plenty of space.
Pennsylvania
This was once a carriage house, but don’t worry, it’s been refurbished since then. It has a garage and a three-story entryway with a spiral staircase. It’s on the small side though, with only 1,566 square feet, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Of course, it’s available in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for $590,000.
Rhode Island
This is a small, two bedroom, two bathroom, 1,096 square foot home. It’s in a nice, beachfront community in Charlestown, Rhode Island, featuring multiple outdoor entertainment spaces. The house goes for $529,000.
South Carolina
You can find this house in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It’s 2,300 square feet with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has double porches on both the front and back of the house, built to soak up the breeze from the nearby ocean. It’s $549,000.
South Dakota
Dakota Dunes, South Dakota is where you can find an epic house like. It’s $569,000 with four bedrooms and bathrooms. It’s backed up against a gold course with a nice back deck. It’s pretty sizable as well, at 3,689 square feet.
Tennessee
This 3,200 square footer is in Memphis, Tennessee. It has four bedrooms and bathrooms each and is considered a historic home that has undergone extensive renovations. It costs $565,000.
Texas
This home in Dallas, Texas features contemporary lines, an upstairs loft, and an in-ground pool. It has three bathrooms and bedrooms each and takes up 2,611 square feet. The house, itself, costs $574,000.
Utah
In Kanab, Utah you can get this house for $575,000. It’s set against the Vermillion Cliffs and has an open layout with a view of Tom’s Canyon. The house takes up 2,133 square feet, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Vermont
One of the largest houses on this list also happens to be one of the cheapest (relatively speaking). It’s $510,000 and is in Derby, Vermont. It has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and has an area of 4,100 square feet. It’s set over almost seven acres and even includes a hearted barn with two extra bedrooms in a loft.
Virginia
The housing in Northern Virginia can get pretty expensive, and that’s just on display in Reston, Virginia. It’s home to a lot of town houses, such as this one backing up a golf course. It’s $520,000 for a three bedroom, four bathroom, 1,640 square foot home.
Washington
This home in Seattle, Washington is indicative of the housing market in the state. This house is $568,500 for a 1,270 square foot house with two bedrooms and bathrooms each. To be fair, while there is a main home, there’s a studio in the backyard. It makes for a good cottage for guests or renting out to others.
West Virginia
Now this actually is the largest house on the list. That alone helps to justify its price. It’s $549,900. Its area is 7,097 square feet. It has six bedrooms and bathrooms each, located in Inwood, West Virginia. The house sets over two acres of land. As a bonus, it has energy-efficient appliances and a beautifully manicured yard.
Wisconsin
This house is Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a lot more expensive than you might expect. At $595,000, it has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and takes up an area of 2,678. It was built in 1929, but has been spectacularly well-maintained.
Wyoming
This house is in Etna, Wyoming. The house, itself, isn’t too large, at 1,628 square feet. but it’s set over ten acres of land. The home also has a large back patio to let you look out across the plains. With two bedrooms and three bathrooms, the house costs $550,000.
