How much house does $500,000 buy you in Charleston, South Carolina?

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October 2, 2025
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How much house does $500,000 buy you in Charleston, South Carolina?

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 Charleston, South Carolina?

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

Bonneau Road C, , SC 29431
- Price: $500,000
- 15 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,400
- See Bonneau Road C, , SC 29431 on Redfin.com

353 Sanctuary Park Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $499,990
- 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,525
- See 353 Sanctuary Park Dr, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

463 Richfield Way, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $499,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,682
- See 463 Richfield Way, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

414 Allamby Ridge Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,318
- See 414 Allamby Ridge Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 on Redfin.com

116 Wood Sage Run, Summerville, SC 29485
- Price: $499,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,228
- See 116 Wood Sage Run, Summerville, SC 29485 on Redfin.com

7000 Connor Ct, North Charleston, SC 29406
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,840
- See 7000 Connor Ct, North Charleston, SC 29406 on Redfin.com

702 Maynard Ln, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,649
- See 702 Maynard Ln, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

3802 Grateful Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,474
- See 3802 Grateful Rd, North Charleston, SC 29420 on Redfin.com

430 Caledon Ct, Johns Island, SC 29455
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,169
- See 430 Caledon Ct, Johns Island, SC 29455 on Redfin.com

8320 Tyrian Path, North Charleston, SC 29418
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,674
- See 8320 Tyrian Path, North Charleston, SC 29418 on Redfin.com

2913 Siebold Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,498
- See 2913 Siebold Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406 on Redfin.com

640 Van Buren Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,168
- See 640 Van Buren Dr, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

5229 Cottage Landing Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,787
- See 5229 Cottage Landing Dr, Summerville, SC 29485 on Redfin.com

5218 Cottage Landing Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,449
- See 5218 Cottage Landing Dr, Summerville, SC 29485 on Redfin.com

7084 Windmill Creek Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,914
- See 7084 Windmill Creek Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 on Redfin.com

107 Woodland Dr, Summerville, SC 29485
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,024
- See 107 Woodland Dr, Summerville, SC 29485 on Redfin.com

1407 Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,368
- See 1407 Dennis Blvd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 on Redfin.com

308 Cypress Branch Rd, Huger, SC 29450
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,207
- See 308 Cypress Branch Rd, Huger, SC 29450 on Redfin.com

1891 Beechwood Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,868
- See 1891 Beechwood Rd, Charleston, SC 29414 on Redfin.com

1022 Lacebark Dr, Ridgeville, SC 29472
- Price: $499,990
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,185
- See 1022 Lacebark Dr, Ridgeville, SC 29472 on Redfin.com

8487 Parkers Ferry Rd, Adams Run, SC 29426
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,814
- See 8487 Parkers Ferry Rd, Adams Run, SC 29426 on Redfin.com

608 June Berry Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,814
- See 608 June Berry Dr, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

818 Frasier Ln, Pineville, SC 29468
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,632
- See 818 Frasier Ln, Pineville, SC 29468 on Redfin.com

2167 Glendale Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
- Price: $499,990
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,580
- See 2167 Glendale Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 on Redfin.com

7611 Indigo Palms Way, Johns Island, SC 29455
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,505
- See 7611 Indigo Palms Way, Johns Island, SC 29455 on Redfin.com

899 Melrose Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,462
- See 899 Melrose Dr, Charleston, SC 29414 on Redfin.com

486 Cessna Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,422
- See 486 Cessna Ave, Charleston, SC 29407 on Redfin.com

914 King Richard Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,370
- See 914 King Richard Dr, Charleston, SC 29407 on Redfin.com

1540 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,278
- See 1540 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412 on Redfin.com

220 Tupelo Lake Dr, Summerville, SC 29486
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,869
- See 220 Tupelo Lake Dr, Summerville, SC 29486 on Redfin.com

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