How much house does $500,000 buy you in Flint?
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 Flint?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Flint right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
2192 Valley Vista Dr, Davison, MI 48423
- Price: $489,900
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,800
- See 2192 Valley Vista Dr, Davison, MI 48423 on Redfin.com
1075 Crystal Wood Dr, Davison, MI 48423
- Price: $490,000
- 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,000
- See 1075 Crystal Wood Dr, Davison, MI 48423 on Redfin.com
6296 Moonstone Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $450,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,174
- See 6296 Moonstone Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
4142 Oak St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,020
- See 4142 Oak St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
8530 Catherwood Dr, Goodrich, MI 48438
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,842
- See 8530 Catherwood Dr, Goodrich, MI 48438 on Redfin.com
2207 Mapleview Ct, Davison, MI 48423
- Price: $460,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,708
- See 2207 Mapleview Ct, Davison, MI 48423 on Redfin.com
1273 Broadway Blvd, Flint, MI 48506
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 22,530
- See 1273 Broadway Blvd, Flint, MI 48506 on Redfin.com
8423 Oxford Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,258
- See 8423 Oxford Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
4377 Brighton Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,405
- See 4377 Brighton Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
1506 Golfside Ct, Flushing, MI 48433
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,110
- See 1506 Golfside Ct, Flushing, MI 48433 on Redfin.com
4278 Oak St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $456,490
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,733
- See 4278 Oak St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
3462 Woodridge Dr, Flushing, MI 48433
- Price: $489,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,660
- See 3462 Woodridge Dr, Flushing, MI 48433 on Redfin.com
3515 Lahring Rd, Linden, MI 48451
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,602
- See 3515 Lahring Rd, Linden, MI 48451 on Redfin.com
12191 Boldrey Dr, Fenton Twp, MI 48430
- Price: $459,641
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,236
- See 12191 Boldrey Dr, Fenton Twp, MI 48430 on Redfin.com
4436 Newark Cir, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $479,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,665
- See 4436 Newark Cir, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
9024 Woodridge Dr, Davison, MI 48423
- Price: $480,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,090
- See 9024 Woodridge Dr, Davison, MI 48423 on Redfin.com
6263 Knob Bend Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $450,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,968
- See 6263 Knob Bend Dr, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
2495 Lindsay Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $489,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,864
- See 2495 Lindsay Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
10392 Valley Crk Dr, Goodrich, MI 48438
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,824
- See 10392 Valley Crk Dr, Goodrich, MI 48438 on Redfin.com
4272 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,638
- See 4272 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI 48430 on Redfin.com
1725 Lincoln Dr, Flint, MI 48503
- Price: $455,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,586
- See 1725 Lincoln Dr, Flint, MI 48503 on Redfin.com
8018 Bradbury Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,500
- See 8018 Bradbury Ln, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
4116 Split Rail Ln, Fenton, MI 48430
- Price: $479,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,492
- See 4116 Split Rail Ln, Fenton, MI 48430 on Redfin.com
3289 W Dodge Rd, Clio, MI 48420
- Price: $450,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,400
- See 3289 W Dodge Rd, Clio, MI 48420 on Redfin.com
4291 Redding Cir, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Price: $455,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,384
- See 4291 Redding Cir, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 on Redfin.com
12521 Sharp Rd, Linden, MI 48451
- Price: $454,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,276
- See 12521 Sharp Rd, Linden, MI 48451 on Redfin.com
6342 Restwood Dr, Linden, MI 48451
- Price: $493,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,508
- See 6342 Restwood Dr, Linden, MI 48451 on Redfin.com
16480 Dusklight Dr, Fenton, MI 48430
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,750
- See 16480 Dusklight Dr, Fenton, MI 48430 on Redfin.com
11294 Princewood Cir, Fenton Twp, MI 48430
- Price: $449,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,730
- See 11294 Princewood Cir, Fenton Twp, MI 48430 on Redfin.com
16165 Rogan Dr, Linden, MI 48451
- Price: $456,795
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,660
- See 16165 Rogan Dr, Linden, MI 48451 on Redfin.com
