How much house does $500,000 buy you in Hartford?
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 Hartford?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Hartford right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
70 Monroe St, New Britain, CT 06051
- Price: $499,900
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,100
- See 70 Monroe St, New Britain, CT 06051 on Redfin.com
57 Grand Ave, Vernon, CT 06066
- Price: $499,900
- 7 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,619
- See 57 Grand Ave, Vernon, CT 06066 on Redfin.com
39 Capen St, Hartford, CT 06120
- Price: $499,925
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,896
- See 39 Capen St, Hartford, CT 06120 on Redfin.com
53 Norton St, Bristol, CT 06010
- Price: $495,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,216
- See 53 Norton St, Bristol, CT 06010 on Redfin.com
224 Lincoln Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033
- Price: $495,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,716
- See 224 Lincoln Dr, Glastonbury, CT 06033 on Redfin.com
760 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,138
- See 760 Trout Brook Dr, West Hartford, CT 06119 on Redfin.com
290 Parker St, Manchester, CT 06042
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,750
- See 290 Parker St, Manchester, CT 06042 on Redfin.com
106 Orchard Hill Dr, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,108
- See 106 Orchard Hill Dr, Windsor Locks, CT 06096 on Redfin.com
63 Stage Coach Rd, Windsor, CT 06095
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,820
- See 63 Stage Coach Rd, Windsor, CT 06095 on Redfin.com
325A Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,144
- See 325A Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032 on Redfin.com
110 Wells Farm Dr, Wethersfield, CT 06109
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,754
- See 110 Wells Farm Dr, Wethersfield, CT 06109 on Redfin.com
3 Glen Hollow Ln, West Simsbury, CT 06092
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,512
- See 3 Glen Hollow Ln, West Simsbury, CT 06092 on Redfin.com
55 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,250
- See 55 Allen St, New Britain, CT 06053 on Redfin.com
49 Pheasant Run, North Granby, CT 06060
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,150
- See 49 Pheasant Run, North Granby, CT 06060 on Redfin.com
127 Two Rod Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,142
- See 127 Two Rod Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109 on Redfin.com
1985 West St, Southington, CT 06489
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,055
- See 1985 West St, Southington, CT 06489 on Redfin.com
0 Devorah Dr, Berlin, CT 06037
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,798
- See 0 Devorah Dr, Berlin, CT 06037 on Redfin.com
7 Hartland Blvd, East Hartland, CT 06027
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,744
- See 7 Hartland Blvd, East Hartland, CT 06027 on Redfin.com
355 Fall Mountain Rd, Bristol, CT 06010
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,458
- See 355 Fall Mountain Rd, Bristol, CT 06010 on Redfin.com
49 Lincoln St, Plainville, CT 06062
- Price: $499,995
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,304
- See 49 Lincoln St, Plainville, CT 06062 on Redfin.com
170 Winding Ln, Avon, CT 06001
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,167
- See 170 Winding Ln, Avon, CT 06001 on Redfin.com
513 Taylor St, Vernon, CT 06066
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,156
- See 513 Taylor St, Vernon, CT 06066 on Redfin.com
90 Apple Gate, Southington, CT 06489
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,758
- See 90 Apple Gate, Southington, CT 06489 on Redfin.com
273 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,736
- See 273 Hebron Rd, Bolton, CT 06043 on Redfin.com
912 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,124
- See 912 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 on Redfin.com
171 Trinity Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,636
- See 171 Trinity Ave, Glastonbury, CT 06033 on Redfin.com
139 Mohawk Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,305
- See 139 Mohawk Dr, West Hartford, CT 06117 on Redfin.com
140 Salt Island Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,170
- See 140 Salt Island Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 on Redfin.com
16 Autumn Ln, Somers, CT 06071
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,953
- See 16 Autumn Ln, Somers, CT 06071 on Redfin.com
14 Hunt Glen Dr, Granby, CT 06035
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,558
- See 14 Hunt Glen Dr, Granby, CT 06035 on Redfin.com
