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

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 Battle Creek?

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

25 Orchard Pl, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Price: $405,900
- 12 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 6,017
- See 25 Orchard Pl, Battle Creek, MI 49017 on Redfin.com

11303 W Dr N, Bellevue, MI 49021
- Price: $440,000
- 8 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,473
- See 11303 W Dr N, Bellevue, MI 49021 on Redfin.com

14605 19 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $499,900
- 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,065
- See 14605 19 Mile Rd, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

155 Hickory Hls, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,154
- See 155 Hickory Hls, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

8270 Robins Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Price: $439,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,268
- See 8270 Robins Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49014 on Redfin.com

14763 Stone Jug Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $399,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,934
- See 14763 Stone Jug Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

209 Ridgeview, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $449,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,255
- See 209 Ridgeview, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

4281 Watkins Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $389,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,213
- See 4281 Watkins Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

148 Wahwahtaysee Way, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,898
- See 148 Wahwahtaysee Way, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

18264 Loganwood Trl, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Price: $374,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,194
- See 18264 Loganwood Trl, Battle Creek, MI 49014 on Redfin.com

18248 Loganwood Trl, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Price: $369,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,120
- See 18248 Loganwood Trl, Battle Creek, MI 49014 on Redfin.com

2851 Kistler Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,378
- See 2851 Kistler Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014 on Redfin.com

212 Chauncey Ct, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,946
- See 212 Chauncey Ct, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

15591 Alannah Christine Dr, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $459,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,042
- See 15591 Alannah Christine Dr, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

3275 White Heron Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $394,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,300
- See 3275 White Heron Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

203 Eastman Ct, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $395,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,269
- See 203 Eastman Ct, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

244 Deer Path Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $375,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,743
- See 244 Deer Path Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

22100 N Uldriks Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017
- Price: $479,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,726
- See 22100 N Uldriks Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017 on Redfin.com

8005 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014
- Price: $395,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,712
- See 8005 Division Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014 on Redfin.com

15000 Stone Jug Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $355,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,663
- See 15000 Stone Jug Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

4041 Case Dr, Union City, MI 49094
- Price: $460,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,660
- See 4041 Case Dr, Union City, MI 49094 on Redfin.com

303 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,616
- See 303 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

315 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,616
- See 315 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

305 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,616
- See 305 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

169 Honey Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $444,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,144
- See 169 Honey Ln, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

131 Chauncey Ct, Marshall, MI 49068
- Price: $364,900
- 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,683
- See 131 Chauncey Ct, Marshall, MI 49068 on Redfin.com

309 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $469,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,491
- See 309 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

331 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $379,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,491
- See 331 Waldon Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

411 Coventry Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $424,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,478
- See 411 Coventry Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com

413 Coventry Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
- Price: $365,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,240
- See 413 Coventry Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 on Redfin.com