How much house does $500,000 buy you in Modesto?
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 Modesto?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Modesto right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
21051 Pinot Noir Dr, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,469
- See 21051 Pinot Noir Dr, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
9015 Tee Box Ct, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,967
- See 9015 Tee Box Ct, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
925 Rushden Ln, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,251
- See 925 Rushden Ln, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
3857 Purple Finch Ln, Modesto, CA 95355
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,165
- See 3857 Purple Finch Ln, Modesto, CA 95355 on Redfin.com
4624 Castle Cary Ln, Salida, CA 95368
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,876
- See 4624 Castle Cary Ln, Salida, CA 95368 on Redfin.com
9360 Jacks Pl, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,350
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,685
- See 9360 Jacks Pl, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
1137 Blue Heron Dr, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,956
- See 1137 Blue Heron Dr, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
2251 Mia Dr, Newman, CA 95360
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,717
- See 2251 Mia Dr, Newman, CA 95360 on Redfin.com
2260 Travis Ct, Newman, CA 95360
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,717
- See 2260 Travis Ct, Newman, CA 95360 on Redfin.com
1416 Shearwater Dr, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,314
- See 1416 Shearwater Dr, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
2004 2Nd St, Ceres, CA 95307
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,997
- See 2004 2Nd St, Ceres, CA 95307 on Redfin.com
7306 Elm St, Hughson, CA 95326
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,815
- See 7306 Elm St, Hughson, CA 95326 on Redfin.com
3417 Claremont Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,719
- See 3417 Claremont Ave, Modesto, CA 95350 on Redfin.com
5208 San Tropez Dr, Salida, CA 95368
- Price: $499,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,665
- See 5208 San Tropez Dr, Salida, CA 95368 on Redfin.com
5325 Avante Ln, Salida, CA 95368
- Price: $499,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,449
- See 5325 Avante Ln, Salida, CA 95368 on Redfin.com
216 N Mcclure Rd, Modesto, CA 95357
- Price: $499,950
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,440
- See 216 N Mcclure Rd, Modesto, CA 95357 on Redfin.com
5100 Kiernan Ave, Salida, CA 95368
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,377
- See 5100 Kiernan Ave, Salida, CA 95368 on Redfin.com
2677 Ocaso Way, Ceres, CA 95307
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,911
- See 2677 Ocaso Way, Ceres, CA 95307 on Redfin.com
3293 Dewar Ln, Turlock, CA 95382
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,456
- See 3293 Dewar Ln, Turlock, CA 95382 on Redfin.com
1462 Tumbleweed Ct, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,715
- See 1462 Tumbleweed Ct, Oakdale, CA 95361 on Redfin.com
252 Birch Ranch Way, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,688
- See 252 Birch Ranch Way, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
2324 Colony Manor Dr, Riverbank, CA 95367
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,659
- See 2324 Colony Manor Dr, Riverbank, CA 95367 on Redfin.com
1628 Sungate Dr, Ceres, CA 95307
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,645
- See 1628 Sungate Dr, Ceres, CA 95307 on Redfin.com
410 Arboles Way, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,642
- See 410 Arboles Way, Oakdale, CA 95361 on Redfin.com
5506 Portico Dr, Riverbank, CA 95367
- Price: $499,995
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,549
- See 5506 Portico Dr, Riverbank, CA 95367 on Redfin.com
1608 Kruger Dr, Modesto, CA 95355
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,532
- See 1608 Kruger Dr, Modesto, CA 95355 on Redfin.com
817 Chatham Ln, Patterson, CA 95363
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,492
- See 817 Chatham Ln, Patterson, CA 95363 on Redfin.com
1432 Don Pedro Rd, Ceres, CA 95307
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,765
- See 1432 Don Pedro Rd, Ceres, CA 95307 on Redfin.com
151 S 3Rd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Price: $500,000
- 0 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,264
- See 151 S 3Rd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361 on Redfin.com
161 S 3Rd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361
- Price: $500,000
- 0 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 2,032
- See 161 S 3Rd Ave, Oakdale, CA 95361 on Redfin.com
