How much house does $500,000 buy you in Sierra Vista?

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. 

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 Sierra Vista?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Sierra Vista right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

416 Tombstone Cyn, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Price: $495,900
- 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,315
- See 416 Tombstone Cyn, Bisbee, AZ 85603 on Redfin.com

1094 N Pomerene Rd, Benson, AZ 85602
- Price: $485,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,979
- See 1094 N Pomerene Rd, Benson, AZ 85602 on Redfin.com

305 W Branding Iron Dr, Saint David, AZ 85630
- Price: $474,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,516
- See 305 W Branding Iron Dr, Saint David, AZ 85630 on Redfin.com

428 Brophy Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Price: $488,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,421
- See 428 Brophy Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603 on Redfin.com

428D Brophy Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603
- Price: $488,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,421
- See 428D Brophy Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603 on Redfin.com

2180 Cascadia Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- Price: $469,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,530
- See 2180 Cascadia Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 on Redfin.com

4098 S Lois Ln, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,401
- See 4098 S Lois Ln, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

6758 E Big Spur Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,317
- See 6758 E Big Spur Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

3628 E Ojibwa St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,580
- See 3628 E Ojibwa St, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

1953 Oak Winds Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,439
- See 1953 Oak Winds Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 on Redfin.com

7117 S Oleander Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $498,480
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,253
- See 7117 S Oleander Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

6592 E Saddlehorn Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $474,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,145
- See 6592 E Saddlehorn Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

6757 E Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $482,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,086
- See 6757 E Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

6248 S De Mello St, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $465,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,997
- See 6248 S De Mello St, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

3418 W Cox Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643
- Price: $492,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,196
- See 3418 W Cox Rd, Willcox, AZ 85643 on Redfin.com

3033 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,653
- See 3033 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

2978 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,373
- See 2978 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

5050 S Apache Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,856
- See 5050 S Apache Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

5418 S Equestrian Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $459,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,852
- See 5418 S Equestrian Ave, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

3518 Trevino Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $489,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,293
- See 3518 Trevino Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

5137 E Maranatha Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $469,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,181
- See 5137 E Maranatha Ln, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

2711 S Bear Mountain Rd, San Simon, AZ 85632
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,108
- See 2711 S Bear Mountain Rd, San Simon, AZ 85632 on Redfin.com

6717 E Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $469,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,088
- See 6717 E Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

2678 Knollridge Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,035
- See 2678 Knollridge Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

6879 Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615
- Price: $477,526
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,804
- See 6879 Vaquero Cir, Hereford, AZ 85615 on Redfin.com

5027 S Whitewing Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,762
- See 5027 S Whitewing Rd, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

1050 E Poncho Trl, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $490,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,705
- See 1050 E Poncho Trl, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com

2999 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,190
- See 2999 Glenview Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 on Redfin.com