How much house does $500,000 buy you in Dubuque?
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 Dubuque?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Dubuque right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
9391 Cashel Dr E, Peosta, IA 52068
- Price: $460,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,415
- See 9391 Cashel Dr E, Peosta, IA 52068 on Redfin.com
1727 Overview Ct, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $474,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,759
- See 1727 Overview Ct, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
13149 W Clay Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002
- Price: $479,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,505
- See 13149 W Clay Dr, Dubuque, IA 52002 on Redfin.com
1462 Autumn Ridge Ln, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,930
- See 1462 Autumn Ridge Ln, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
3280 Lake Front Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,018
- See 3280 Lake Front Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
1276 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $375,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,810
- See 1276 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
1310 3Rd St Sw, Dyersville, IA 52040
- Price: $358,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,380
- See 1310 3Rd St Sw, Dyersville, IA 52040 on Redfin.com
6100 Lynbrook Dr, Asbury, IA 52002
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,345
- See 6100 Lynbrook Dr, Asbury, IA 52002 on Redfin.com
310 Solomia Ct, Peosta, IA 52068
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,209
- See 310 Solomia Ct, Peosta, IA 52068 on Redfin.com
2372 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,990
- See 2372 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
949 Spires Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $424,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,584
- See 949 Spires Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
1229 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $350,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 5,152
- See 1229 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
1110 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $370,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,792
- See 1110 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
30020 Prier Rd, Dyersville, IA 52040
- Price: $425,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,618
- See 30020 Prier Rd, Dyersville, IA 52040 on Redfin.com
3530 Wagon Wheel Ln, , IA
- Price: $434,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,404
- See 3530 Wagon Wheel Ln, , IA on Redfin.com
2350 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $434,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,933
- See 2350 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
911 6Th St Sw, Dyersville, IA 52040
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,762
- See 911 6Th St Sw, Dyersville, IA 52040 on Redfin.com
7389 Olde Massey Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $369,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,231
- See 7389 Olde Massey Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
2325 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $414,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,830
- See 2325 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
2470 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,780
- See 2470 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
2452 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,780
- See 2452 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
222 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $350,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,705
- See 222 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
224 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $350,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,705
- See 224 S Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
17234 Balltown Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073
- Price: $394,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,737
- See 17234 Balltown Rd, Sherrill, IA 52073 on Redfin.com
860 Sunshine St, Holy Cross, IA 52053
- Price: $369,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,500
- See 860 Sunshine St, Holy Cross, IA 52053 on Redfin.com
1398 Alta Vista St, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $375,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,904
- See 1398 Alta Vista St, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
615 Woodland Rdg, Dubuque, IA 52003
- Price: $469,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,006
- See 615 Woodland Rdg, Dubuque, IA 52003 on Redfin.com
7797 Belo Dr, Peosta, IA 52068
- Price: $365,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,758
- See 7797 Belo Dr, Peosta, IA 52068 on Redfin.com
2328 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $374,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,471
- See 2328 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
2391 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Price: $349,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,250
- See 2391 Tiffany Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001 on Redfin.com
