How much house does $500,000 buy you in Elizabethtown?

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 Elizabethtown?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Elizabethtown right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

115 Kenilworth Ct, Radcliff, KY 40160
- Price: $450,000
- 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,788
- See 115 Kenilworth Ct, Radcliff, KY 40160 on Redfin.com

151 Federal Dr, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Price: $465,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,724
- See 151 Federal Dr, Vine Grove, KY 40175 on Redfin.com

8080 S Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $500,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,686
- See 8080 S Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

2175 Knox Ave, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Price: $484,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,602
- See 2175 Knox Ave, Vine Grove, KY 40175 on Redfin.com

102 Pineland Ln, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,737
- See 102 Pineland Ln, Brandenburg, KY 40108 on Redfin.com

278 Tonieville Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748
- Price: $459,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,940
- See 278 Tonieville Rd, Hodgenville, KY 42748 on Redfin.com

329 Grayson St, Upton, KY 42784
- Price: $449,950
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,364
- See 329 Grayson St, Upton, KY 42784 on Redfin.com

168 Luke Ct, Ekron, KY 40117
- Price: $449,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,006
- See 168 Luke Ct, Ekron, KY 40117 on Redfin.com

507 Richmond Ct, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,539
- See 507 Richmond Ct, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

4901 Upton Talley Rd, Upton, KY 42784
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,284
- See 4901 Upton Talley Rd, Upton, KY 42784 on Redfin.com

1007 Burns Rd, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Price: $499,950
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,260
- See 1007 Burns Rd, Vine Grove, KY 40175 on Redfin.com

8 San Juan Ct, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $474,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,010
- See 8 San Juan Ct, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

87 Betty Boyd Ln, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,901
- See 87 Betty Boyd Ln, Brandenburg, KY 40108 on Redfin.com

55 Jordon Ave, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Price: $455,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,043
- See 55 Jordon Ave, Brandenburg, KY 40108 on Redfin.com

181 Mount Carmel Blvd, Rineyville, KY 40162
- Price: $450,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,550
- See 181 Mount Carmel Blvd, Rineyville, KY 40162 on Redfin.com

1402 Deckard School Rd, Rineyville, KY 40162
- Price: $444,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,100
- See 1402 Deckard School Rd, Rineyville, KY 40162 on Redfin.com

220 Kentucky Hls, Vine Grove, KY 40175
- Price: $480,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,946
- See 220 Kentucky Hls, Vine Grove, KY 40175 on Redfin.com

28 Irish Ct, Radcliff, KY 40160
- Price: $459,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,676
- See 28 Irish Ct, Radcliff, KY 40160 on Redfin.com

5923 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,450
- See 5923 Brandenburg Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108 on Redfin.com

714 Clifford Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $449,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,880
- See 714 Clifford Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

2500 Highway 376, Webster, KY 40176
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,208
- See 2500 Highway 376, Webster, KY 40176 on Redfin.com

717 Sunrise Ln, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,278
- See 717 Sunrise Ln, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

101 Secluded Cir, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,150
- See 101 Secluded Cir, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

696 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $484,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,260
- See 696 Pine Valley Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

571 Roundtop Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $469,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,910
- See 571 Roundtop Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

901 Leafland Pl, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $469,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,768
- See 901 Leafland Pl, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

119 Moon St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Price: $459,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,340
- See 119 Moon St, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 on Redfin.com

140 S Long Grove Rd, Glendale, KY 42740
- Price: $492,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,880
- See 140 S Long Grove Rd, Glendale, KY 42740 on Redfin.com