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

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 Lewiston, Maine?

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

35 Union St, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $499,900
- 8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,965
- See 35 Union St, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

18 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $475,000
- 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,762
- See 18 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

49 Hemlock St, Sabattus, ME 04280
- Price: $450,000
- 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,482
- See 49 Hemlock St, Sabattus, ME 04280 on Redfin.com

1114 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $479,900
- 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,878
- See 1114 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

476 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $474,900
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,726
- See 476 Main St, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

20 Brandywine Cir, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $486,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,652
- See 20 Brandywine Cir, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

224 E Waterman Rd, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,135
- See 224 E Waterman Rd, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

183 Buckfield Rd, Turner, ME 04282
- Price: $469,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,990
- See 183 Buckfield Rd, Turner, ME 04282 on Redfin.com

46 Club House Ln, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $465,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,688
- See 46 Club House Ln, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

38 Newbury St, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,286
- See 38 Newbury St, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

444 W Auburn Rd, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,022
- See 444 W Auburn Rd, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

42 Heiken Dr, Turner, ME 04282
- Price: $497,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,153
- See 42 Heiken Dr, Turner, ME 04282 on Redfin.com

648 Beech Hill Rd, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $449,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,731
- See 648 Beech Hill Rd, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

34 Rejane Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $459,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,204
- See 34 Rejane Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

845 Upper St, Turner, ME 04282
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,886
- See 845 Upper St, Turner, ME 04282 on Redfin.com

19 Kensington Ter, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,122
- See 19 Kensington Ter, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

197 Dyer Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,840
- See 197 Dyer Rd, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

8 Chase Ln, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,728
- See 8 Chase Ln, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

25 Wine Time Cir, Lisbon, ME 04250
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,668
- See 25 Wine Time Cir, Lisbon, ME 04250 on Redfin.com

Lot #3 3Rd St, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,450
- See Lot #3 3Rd St, Lewiston, ME 04240 on Redfin.com

881 River Rd, Livermore, ME 04253
- Price: $449,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,480
- See 881 River Rd, Livermore, ME 04253 on Redfin.com

253 Bull Run Rd, Greene, ME 04236
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,904
- See 253 Bull Run Rd, Greene, ME 04236 on Redfin.com

3 Gabriel'S Way, Turner, ME 04282
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,344
- See 3 Gabriel'S Way, Turner, ME 04282 on Redfin.com

41 Hidden Pond Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280
- Price: $460,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,232
- See 41 Hidden Pond Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280 on Redfin.com

452 N Raymond Rd, Poland, ME 04274
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,018
- See 452 N Raymond Rd, Poland, ME 04274 on Redfin.com

574 Howes Corner Rd, Turner, ME 04282
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,842
- See 574 Howes Corner Rd, Turner, ME 04282 on Redfin.com

26 Lantern Way, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $469,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,650
- See 26 Lantern Way, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

22 Lantern Way, Auburn, ME 04210
- Price: $469,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,650
- See 22 Lantern Way, Auburn, ME 04210 on Redfin.com

201 Loon Pond Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280
- Price: $475,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,536
- See 201 Loon Pond Rd, Sabattus, ME 04280 on Redfin.com

40 Jordan Shore Dr, Poland, ME 04274
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,049
- See 40 Jordan Shore Dr, Poland, ME 04274 on Redfin.com