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.
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
