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

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 Clarksburg?

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

280 Brighton Circle Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301
- Price: $405,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,713
- See 280 Brighton Circle Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301 on Redfin.com

159 E Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301
- Price: $355,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,770
- See 159 E Main St, Clarksburg, WV 26301 on Redfin.com

110 Silverbrook Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $479,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,444
- See 110 Silverbrook Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

420 Water St, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $399,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,767
- See 420 Water St, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

14 Kingston Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,185
- See 14 Kingston Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

44 Ruby Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,828
- See 44 Ruby Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

204 N Mimosa Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $369,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,658
- See 204 N Mimosa Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

328 W Phila Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $469,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,609
- See 328 W Phila Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

845 Auburn, Flemington, WV 26347
- Price: $498,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,500
- See 845 Auburn, Flemington, WV 26347 on Redfin.com

209 Arbor Ct, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $369,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,260
- See 209 Arbor Ct, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

89 Bedford Ct, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $379,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,548
- See 89 Bedford Ct, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

2258 Middleville Rd, Flemington, WV 26347
- Price: $479,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,696
- See 2258 Middleville Rd, Flemington, WV 26347 on Redfin.com

648 Ashberry Dr, Flemington, WV 26347
- Price: $449,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,266
- See 648 Ashberry Dr, Flemington, WV 26347 on Redfin.com

303 Lexington Cir, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $489,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,250
- See 303 Lexington Cir, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

512 Auburn, Brownton, WV 26347
- Price: $480,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,585
- See 512 Auburn, Brownton, WV 26347 on Redfin.com

857 Gawthrop Rd, Grafton, WV 26354
- Price: $494,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,254
- See 857 Gawthrop Rd, Grafton, WV 26354 on Redfin.com

322 Parkview Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $364,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,315
- See 322 Parkview Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

101 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $382,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,785
- See 101 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

103 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $382,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,785
- See 103 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

6490 Benedum Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431
- Price: $370,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,748
- See 6490 Benedum Dr, Shinnston, WV 26431 on Redfin.com

108 Ventura Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $389,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,500
- See 108 Ventura Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

1094 Maple Lake Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $420,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,470
- See 1094 Maple Lake Rd, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

121 Stoneybrook Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301
- Price: $440,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,941
- See 121 Stoneybrook Rd, Clarksburg, WV 26301 on Redfin.com

125 Ashford Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,820
- See 125 Ashford Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

230 Grand Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $365,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,700
- See 230 Grand Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

335 Grand Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $387,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,400
- See 335 Grand Ave, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

302 Skelton Run, Salem, WV 26426
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,600
- See 302 Skelton Run, Salem, WV 26426 on Redfin.com

109 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330
- Price: $362,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,200
- See 109 Willow Ln, Bridgeport, WV 26330 on Redfin.com

35 Mcintyre Frk, Center Point, WV 26339
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,600
- See 35 Mcintyre Frk, Center Point, WV 26339 on Redfin.com