How much house does $500,000 buy you in Carbondale?
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 Carbondale?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Carbondale right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
141 Pump Station Rd, Makanda, IL 62958
- Price: $445,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,277
- See 141 Pump Station Rd, Makanda, IL 62958 on Redfin.com
1300 W Brewster Rd, Herrin, IL 62948
- Price: $459,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,474
- See 1300 W Brewster Rd, Herrin, IL 62948 on Redfin.com
14 Egret Lake Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903
- Price: $480,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,234
- See 14 Egret Lake Rd, Carbondale, IL 62903 on Redfin.com
7664 Labrador Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Price: $399,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,324
- See 7664 Labrador Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902 on Redfin.com
361 Cherokee Ridge Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Price: $425,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,640
- See 361 Cherokee Ridge Ln, Carbondale, IL 62901 on Redfin.com
17064 Old Frankfort Rd, Johnston City, IL 62951
- Price: $449,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,200
- See 17064 Old Frankfort Rd, Johnston City, IL 62951 on Redfin.com
415 E Reichert Dr, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $399,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,558
- See 415 E Reichert Dr, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
1410 Bradford Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,551
- See 1410 Bradford Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902 on Redfin.com
181 Hanover Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,915
- See 181 Hanover Ln, Murphysboro, IL 62966 on Redfin.com
1605 S Eugene Ln, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $385,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,058
- See 1605 S Eugene Ln, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
1600 Lisa Ln, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $415,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,020
- See 1600 Lisa Ln, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
145 Oakview Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901
- Price: $389,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,800
- See 145 Oakview Rd, Carbondale, IL 62901 on Redfin.com
2381 Logan St, Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Price: $377,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,521
- See 2381 Logan St, Murphysboro, IL 62966 on Redfin.com
12196 Laguna Dr, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $399,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,337
- See 12196 Laguna Dr, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
306 Arbor Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
- Price: $472,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,890
- See 306 Arbor Dr, Carterville, IL 62918 on Redfin.com
704 Jonathan Ln, Carterville, IL 62918
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,354
- See 704 Jonathan Ln, Carterville, IL 62918 on Redfin.com
192 Amber Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Price: $379,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,318
- See 192 Amber Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902 on Redfin.com
13206 Reed Cemetery Rd, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $445,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,600
- See 13206 Reed Cemetery Rd, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
103 Loblolly Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902
- Price: $465,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,564
- See 103 Loblolly Ln, Carbondale, IL 62902 on Redfin.com
1615 Posey St, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $483,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,584
- See 1615 Posey St, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
10415 Chayla Rd, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $369,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,452
- See 10415 Chayla Rd, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
4747 Pintail Ln, Creal Springs, IL 62922
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,400
- See 4747 Pintail Ln, Creal Springs, IL 62922 on Redfin.com
320 Cline Ln, Vienna, IL 62995
- Price: $449,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,100
- See 320 Cline Ln, Vienna, IL 62995 on Redfin.com
1640 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Vienna, IL 62995
- Price: $429,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,500
- See 1640 Pleasant Ridge Rd, Vienna, IL 62995 on Redfin.com
1278 Nicklaus Ln, Marion, IL 62959
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,842
- See 1278 Nicklaus Ln, Marion, IL 62959 on Redfin.com
1106 Falcon Ct, Carterville, IL 62918
- Price: $419,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,818
- See 1106 Falcon Ct, Carterville, IL 62918 on Redfin.com
3060 Egyptian Hills Dr, Creal Springs, IL 62922
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,500
- See 3060 Egyptian Hills Dr, Creal Springs, IL 62922 on Redfin.com
13549 S Egypt Shores Dr, Creal Springs, IL 62922
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,400
- See 13549 S Egypt Shores Dr, Creal Springs, IL 62922 on Redfin.com
690 Ganntown Ln, Grantsburg, IL 62943
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 2,340
- See 690 Ganntown Ln, Grantsburg, IL 62943 on Redfin.com
13047 Hawk Ln, Creal Springs, IL 62922
- Price: $467,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,184
- See 13047 Hawk Ln, Creal Springs, IL 62922 on Redfin.com
