How much house does $500,000 buy you in Wheeling?
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 Wheeling?
To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Wheeling right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.
505 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV 26038
- Price: $395,000
- 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms
- Square feet: 5,782
- See 505 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV 26038 on Redfin.com
12 Forest Hills Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Price: $489,900
- 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,194
- See 12 Forest Hills Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Redfin.com
501 E Main St, Barnesville, OH 43713
- Price: $475,000
- 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,056
- See 501 E Main St, Barnesville, OH 43713 on Redfin.com
66950 S Ray Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,240
- See 66950 S Ray Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
136 E Walnut St, Barnesville, OH 43713
- Price: $375,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,692
- See 136 E Walnut St, Barnesville, OH 43713 on Redfin.com
47442 National Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $425,000
- 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 2,168
- See 47442 National Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
73881 Colerain Mount Pleasant Rd, Dillonvale, OH 43917
- Price: $399,900
- 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,548
- See 73881 Colerain Mount Pleasant Rd, Dillonvale, OH 43917 on Redfin.com
101 Debbie Ln, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $430,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,328
- See 101 Debbie Ln, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
204 Spring Park Ave, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $385,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,428
- See 204 Spring Park Ave, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
117 Cooper Dr, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $469,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,840
- See 117 Cooper Dr, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
158 Aravaca Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,912
- See 158 Aravaca Dr, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Redfin.com
65 Butterfly Ct, Valley Grove, WV 26060
- Price: $385,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,629
- See 65 Butterfly Ct, Valley Grove, WV 26060 on Redfin.com
100 Pinecrest Dr, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $464,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,482
- See 100 Pinecrest Dr, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
62239 Hillcrest Rd, Barnesville, OH 43713
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,915
- See 62239 Hillcrest Rd, Barnesville, OH 43713 on Redfin.com
106 Toni Ln, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $399,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,605
- See 106 Toni Ln, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
47002 Columbia Hill Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $379,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,466
- See 47002 Columbia Hill Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
40900 Havenwood Dr, Belmont, OH 43718
- Price: $420,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,660
- See 40900 Havenwood Dr, Belmont, OH 43718 on Redfin.com
67821 Tulane Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $399,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,586
- See 67821 Tulane Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
280 Jersey Dr, Moundsville, WV 26041
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,027
- See 280 Jersey Dr, Moundsville, WV 26041 on Redfin.com
41087 B And S Rd, Belmont, OH 43718
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,430
- See 41087 B And S Rd, Belmont, OH 43718 on Redfin.com
67210 Country Club Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $469,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,774
- See 67210 Country Club Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
299 Luke Ln, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,717
- See 299 Luke Ln, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Redfin.com
63626 Brads Way, Barnesville, OH 43713
- Price: $462,500
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,180
- See 63626 Brads Way, Barnesville, OH 43713 on Redfin.com
47622 National Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,097
- See 47622 National Rd, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950 on Redfin.com
220 Carmel Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Price: $449,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,428
- See 220 Carmel Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Redfin.com
286 Arborland Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Price: $400,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,729
- See 286 Arborland Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003 on Redfin.com
85 Virginia Oaks Dr, Moundsville, WV 26041
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,500
- See 85 Virginia Oaks Dr, Moundsville, WV 26041 on Redfin.com
65893 Mcgregor Hill Rd, Bellaire, OH 43906
- Price: $475,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,468
- See 65893 Mcgregor Hill Rd, Bellaire, OH 43906 on Redfin.com
45 Dement Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,220
- See 45 Dement Rd, Triadelphia, WV 26059 on Redfin.com
57128 Somerton Hwy, Barnesville, OH 43713
- Price: $399,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,821
- See 57128 Somerton Hwy, Barnesville, OH 43713 on Redfin.com
