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

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 Spartanburg?

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

179 Eastbrook Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,232
- See 179 Eastbrook Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388 on Redfin.com

171 Fernbrook Cir, Pacolet, SC 29372
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,880
- See 171 Fernbrook Cir, Pacolet, SC 29372 on Redfin.com

4207 Winding Ridge Ln, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
- Price: $499,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,500
- See 4207 Winding Ridge Ln, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 on Redfin.com

522 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,896
- See 522 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

522 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,896
- See 522 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

212 Quarterdeck Ct, Chesnee, SC 29323
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
- See 212 Quarterdeck Ct, Chesnee, SC 29323 on Redfin.com

354 Harkins Bluff Dr, Greer, SC 29651
- Price: $495,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,991
- See 354 Harkins Bluff Dr, Greer, SC 29651 on Redfin.com

133 Harvest Brook Way, Spartanburg, SC 29301
- Price: $498,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,526
- See 133 Harvest Brook Way, Spartanburg, SC 29301 on Redfin.com

527 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $496,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,165
- See 527 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

527 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $496,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,165
- See 527 Livingston Way, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

150 Kirkwood Pl, Spartanburg, SC 29306
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,737
- See 150 Kirkwood Pl, Spartanburg, SC 29306 on Redfin.com

540 W Saddletree Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,977
- See 540 W Saddletree Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388 on Redfin.com

424 Jack Hunter Pl, Woodruff, SC 29388
- Price: $494,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,119
- See 424 Jack Hunter Pl, Woodruff, SC 29388 on Redfin.com

420 Merkel Dr, Greer, SC 29651
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,956
- See 420 Merkel Dr, Greer, SC 29651 on Redfin.com

379 Lawtonwood Ln, Roebuck, SC 29376
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,798
- See 379 Lawtonwood Ln, Roebuck, SC 29376 on Redfin.com

443 Brunswick Ln, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $494,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,351
- See 443 Brunswick Ln, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

102 Kalkora Ct, Lyman, SC 29365
- Price: $490,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,300
- See 102 Kalkora Ct, Lyman, SC 29365 on Redfin.com

627 Crossbuck Trl, Greer, SC 29651
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,139
- See 627 Crossbuck Trl, Greer, SC 29651 on Redfin.com

351 S Woodfin Ridge Dr, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,850
- See 351 S Woodfin Ridge Dr, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

651 Narrow Cir, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $489,980
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,593
- See 651 Narrow Cir, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

647 Narrow Cir, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $489,980
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,593
- See 647 Narrow Cir, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

409 Shadow Oak Ct, Boiling Springs, SC 29316
- Price: $497,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,420
- See 409 Shadow Oak Ct, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 on Redfin.com

320 Reflection Dr, Lyman, SC 29365
- Price: $492,500
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,381
- See 320 Reflection Dr, Lyman, SC 29365 on Redfin.com

490 Hickory Nut Rd, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,058
- See 490 Hickory Nut Rd, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

451 Savanna Plains Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
- Price: $492,500
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,461
- See 451 Savanna Plains Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307 on Redfin.com

473 Savanna Plains Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307
- Price: $489,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,374
- See 473 Savanna Plains Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29307 on Redfin.com

423 Ben Johnson Rd, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,080
- See 423 Ben Johnson Rd, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

245 Rushing Waters Dr, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,822
- See 245 Rushing Waters Dr, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

26 Coastline Dr, Inman, SC 29349
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,908
- See 26 Coastline Dr, Inman, SC 29349 on Redfin.com

261 Ferree Rd, Campobello, SC 29322
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,057
- See 261 Ferree Rd, Campobello, SC 29322 on Redfin.com