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

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 Beckley?

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

78 Timber Ridge Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
- Price: $469,000
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 5,472
- See 78 Timber Ridge Dr, Beckley, WV 25801 on Redfin.com

238 Glen Garden Ln, Daniels, WV 25832
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,950
- See 238 Glen Garden Ln, Daniels, WV 25832 on Redfin.com

58 Osprey Rd, Beckley, WV 25801
- Price: $399,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,888
- See 58 Osprey Rd, Beckley, WV 25801 on Redfin.com

1019 Woodlawn Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
- Price: $309,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,823
- See 1019 Woodlawn Ave, Beckley, WV 25801 on Redfin.com

340 Quarry, Hico, WV
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,600
- See 340 Quarry, Hico, WV on Redfin.com

1217 W Main St, Sophia, WV 25921
- Price: $349,500
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,947
- See 1217 W Main St, Sophia, WV 25921 on Redfin.com

339 Ridge Ave, Midway, WV 25878
- Price: $469,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,870
- See 339 Ridge Ave, Midway, WV 25878 on Redfin.com

126 Long Dr, Daniels, WV 25832
- Price: $364,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,432
- See 126 Long Dr, Daniels, WV 25832 on Redfin.com

7618 Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,140
- See 7618 Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840 on Redfin.com

306 Millstone Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
- Price: $359,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,432
- See 306 Millstone Dr, Beckley, WV 25801 on Redfin.com

229 Rebecca Rd, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Price: $390,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,196
- See 229 Rebecca Rd, Oak Hill, WV 25901 on Redfin.com

243 Skyline Dr, Glen Morgan, WV 25813
- Price: $330,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,216
- See 243 Skyline Dr, Glen Morgan, WV 25813 on Redfin.com

960 Grandview Rd, Daniels, WV 25832
- Price: $384,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,727
- See 960 Grandview Rd, Daniels, WV 25832 on Redfin.com

330 Cedarcrest Dr, Shady Spring, WV 25918
- Price: $400,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,129
- See 330 Cedarcrest Dr, Shady Spring, WV 25918 on Redfin.com

28 Fredericks Dr, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,258
- See 28 Fredericks Dr, Oak Hill, WV 25901 on Redfin.com

170 Ridge Point Cir, Daniels, WV 25832
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,995
- See 170 Ridge Point Cir, Daniels, WV 25832 on Redfin.com

197 Industrial Dr, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Price: $419,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,360
- See 197 Industrial Dr, Oak Hill, WV 25901 on Redfin.com

310 S Sandbranch Rd, Mount Hope, WV 25880
- Price: $359,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,209
- See 310 S Sandbranch Rd, Mount Hope, WV 25880 on Redfin.com

135 Anderson St, White Oak, WV 25989
- Price: $454,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,546
- See 135 Anderson St, White Oak, WV 25989 on Redfin.com

106 Thornwood Ln, Beckley, WV 25801
- Price: $374,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,155
- See 106 Thornwood Ln, Beckley, WV 25801 on Redfin.com

416 Austin St, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Price: $415,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,194
- See 416 Austin St, Fayetteville, WV 25840 on Redfin.com

712 Summerlee Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Price: $399,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,683
- See 712 Summerlee Ave, Oak Hill, WV 25901 on Redfin.com

43 Dallas Ln, Oak Hill, WV 25901
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,960
- See 43 Dallas Ln, Oak Hill, WV 25901 on Redfin.com

109 Hawthorn Ln, Daniels, WV 25832
- Price: $389,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,938
- See 109 Hawthorn Ln, Daniels, WV 25832 on Redfin.com

126 Bower Ln, Coal City, WV 25823
- Price: $304,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,734
- See 126 Bower Ln, Coal City, WV 25823 on Redfin.com

517 Quiet Oak St, Beaver, WV 25813
- Price: $339,725
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,616
- See 517 Quiet Oak St, Beaver, WV 25813 on Redfin.com

194 Lighthouse Ln, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Price: $309,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,353
- See 194 Lighthouse Ln, Fayetteville, WV 25840 on Redfin.com

112 Cliff Island Dr, Hinton, WV 25951
- Price: $325,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,200
- See 112 Cliff Island Dr, Hinton, WV 25951 on Redfin.com