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

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 Greenville?

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

123 Crompton Dr, Pelzer, SC 29669
- Price: $500,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,350
- See 123 Crompton Dr, Pelzer, SC 29669 on Redfin.com

1111 E River St, Anderson, SC 29624
- Price: $499,900
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,541
- See 1111 E River St, Anderson, SC 29624 on Redfin.com

104 Laurel Oak Dr, Anderson, SC 29621
- Price: $499,990
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,260
- See 104 Laurel Oak Dr, Anderson, SC 29621 on Redfin.com

129 Jones Creek Cir, Anderson, SC 29621
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,350
- See 129 Jones Creek Cir, Anderson, SC 29621 on Redfin.com

2 Briton Way, Greenville, SC 29615
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,810
- See 2 Briton Way, Greenville, SC 29615 on Redfin.com

151 Waltzing Vine Ln, Williamston, SC 29697
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,638
- See 151 Waltzing Vine Ln, Williamston, SC 29697 on Redfin.com

135 Adams Creek Pl, Simpsonville, SC 29681
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,872
- See 135 Adams Creek Pl, Simpsonville, SC 29681 on Redfin.com

155 Carrousel Dr, Central, SC 29630
- Price: $499,750
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,317
- See 155 Carrousel Dr, Central, SC 29630 on Redfin.com

308 Kelby St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,837
- See 308 Kelby St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

104 Mares Head Pl, Taylors, SC 29687
- Price: $499,777
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,408
- See 104 Mares Head Pl, Taylors, SC 29687 on Redfin.com

300 Goodwin Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,997
- See 300 Goodwin Rd, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

325 Kelby St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,953
- See 325 Kelby St, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

204 Cook St, Greenville, SC 29601
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,941
- See 204 Cook St, Greenville, SC 29601 on Redfin.com

76 Riley Eden Ln, Greer, SC 29650
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,393
- See 76 Riley Eden Ln, Greer, SC 29650 on Redfin.com

101 Keene Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,313
- See 101 Keene Dr, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

0 Mccauley Ln, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,200
- See 0 Mccauley Ln, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

208 Orie Ct, Simpsonville, SC 29680
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,192
- See 208 Orie Ct, Simpsonville, SC 29680 on Redfin.com

305 Pete Hollis Blvd, Greenville, SC 29601
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,035
- See 305 Pete Hollis Blvd, Greenville, SC 29601 on Redfin.com

1057 Country Club Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,300
- See 1057 Country Club Rd, Pickens, SC 29671 on Redfin.com

119 Barred Owl Rd, Travelers Rest, SC
- Price: $499,720
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,388
- See 119 Barred Owl Rd, Travelers Rest, SC on Redfin.com

9 Judge Looper Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,886
- See 9 Judge Looper Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 on Redfin.com

18 Double Crest Dr, Taylors, SC 29687
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,243
- See 18 Double Crest Dr, Taylors, SC 29687 on Redfin.com

18 Double Crest Dr, Taylors, SC 29687
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,243
- See 18 Double Crest Dr, Taylors, SC 29687 on Redfin.com

613 Old Rutherford Rd, Taylors, SC 29687
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,891
- See 613 Old Rutherford Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 on Redfin.com

649 Canterbury Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,860
- See 649 Canterbury Rd, Piedmont, SC 29673 on Redfin.com

125 Patton St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,858
- See 125 Patton St, Fountain Inn, SC 29644 on Redfin.com

384 Grand Teton Dr, Greer, SC 29650
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,200
- See 384 Grand Teton Dr, Greer, SC 29650 on Redfin.com

25 Goodwin Dr, Taylors, SC 29687
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,325
- See 25 Goodwin Dr, Taylors, SC 29687 on Redfin.com

304 Wedgewood Dr, Greenville, SC 29609
- Price: $499,609
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,300
- See 304 Wedgewood Dr, Greenville, SC 29609 on Redfin.com