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

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 Carson City?

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

1717 Damon Rd, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,768
- See 1717 Damon Rd, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2391 Pinebrook Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,768
- See 2391 Pinebrook Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2600 Silver Sage Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $460,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,104
- See 2600 Silver Sage Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1001 Sonoma St, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,024
- See 1001 Sonoma St, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

3210 Northgate Ln, Carson City, NV 89706
- Price: $435,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,556
- See 3210 Northgate Ln, Carson City, NV 89706 on Redfin.com

4070 Quinn Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,828
- See 4070 Quinn Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2369 Pintail Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,710
- See 2369 Pintail Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1124 Little Ln, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,683
- See 1124 Little Ln, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2578 Blossom View Ln, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,560
- See 2578 Blossom View Ln, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2556 Blue Haven Ln, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $489,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,560
- See 2556 Blue Haven Ln, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2616 Carriage Crest Dr, Carson City, NV 89706
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,532
- See 2616 Carriage Crest Dr, Carson City, NV 89706 on Redfin.com

1026 N Wind Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,527
- See 1026 N Wind Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

3875 Bonnie Pl, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $489,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,431
- See 3875 Bonnie Pl, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1381 Spooner Dr, Carson City, NV 89706
- Price: $474,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,760
- See 1381 Spooner Dr, Carson City, NV 89706 on Redfin.com

1230 Quail Run Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $449,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,594
- See 1230 Quail Run Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1309 Quail Run Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $440,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,594
- See 1309 Quail Run Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1558 Trolley Way, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $467,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,480
- See 1558 Trolley Way, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

185 Windtree Cir, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,470
- See 185 Windtree Cir, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

290 Sarah Dr, Carson City, NV 89706
- Price: $434,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,456
- See 290 Sarah Dr, Carson City, NV 89706 on Redfin.com

1010 W Winnie Ln, Carson City, NV 89703
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,444
- See 1010 W Winnie Ln, Carson City, NV 89703 on Redfin.com

2683 Blue Haven Ln, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $465,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,398
- See 2683 Blue Haven Ln, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2454 Eastwood Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,364
- See 2454 Eastwood Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1009 E Robinson St, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $435,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,344
- See 1009 E Robinson St, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

225 Tacoma Ave, Carson City, NV 89703
- Price: $494,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,322
- See 225 Tacoma Ave, Carson City, NV 89703 on Redfin.com

1808 Rock Ct, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $455,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,298
- See 1808 Rock Ct, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1528 E Telegraph St, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $439,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,184
- See 1528 E Telegraph St, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

2750 Carriage Crest Dr, Carson City, NV 89706
- Price: $465,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,415
- See 2750 Carriage Crest Dr, Carson City, NV 89706 on Redfin.com

1116 W Fifth St, Carson City, NV 89703
- Price: $479,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,000
- See 1116 W Fifth St, Carson City, NV 89703 on Redfin.com

1475 Teal Dr, Carson City, NV 89701
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,764
- See 1475 Teal Dr, Carson City, NV 89701 on Redfin.com

1451 Alberta Ct, Carson City, NV 89703
- Price: $479,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,381
- See 1451 Alberta Ct, Carson City, NV 89703 on Redfin.com