How much house does $500,000 buy you in Fond du Lac?

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 Fond du Lac?

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

205 State St, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $424,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,807
- See 205 State St, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

32 Country Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $430,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,435
- See 32 Country Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

498 Dewberry Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $439,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,208
- See 498 Dewberry Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

736 Fern St, Waupun, WI 53963
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,730
- See 736 Fern St, Waupun, WI 53963 on Redfin.com

1001 Bluehill Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $380,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,396
- See 1001 Bluehill Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

N2289 Us Highway 45, Campbellsport, WI 53010
- Price: $444,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,049
- See N2289 Us Highway 45, Campbellsport, WI 53010 on Redfin.com

W7480 State Road 23, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $439,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,745
- See W7480 State Road 23, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

1092 S Park Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $424,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,646
- See 1092 S Park Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

N5633 Valley Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $439,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,002
- See N5633 Valley Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

N3049 B And B Ct, Campbellsport, WI 53010
- Price: $400,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,462
- See N3049 B And B Ct, Campbellsport, WI 53010 on Redfin.com

459 Greenbriar Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $395,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,942
- See 459 Greenbriar Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

N6045 Westview Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $419,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,843
- See N6045 Westview Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

181 Harmsen Ave, Waupun, WI 53963
- Price: $460,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,327
- See 181 Harmsen Ave, Waupun, WI 53963 on Redfin.com

Lt31 Karau Ave, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $399,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,551
- See Lt31 Karau Ave, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

N8861 Mallard Ln, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $469,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,278
- See N8861 Mallard Ln, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

W6771 Osage Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $479,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,144
- See W6771 Osage Ct, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

N8935 County Road G, Saint Cloud, WI 53079
- Price: $414,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,109
- See N8935 County Road G, Saint Cloud, WI 53079 on Redfin.com

N111 Rolling Dr, Campbellsport, WI 53010
- Price: $415,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,756
- See N111 Rolling Dr, Campbellsport, WI 53010 on Redfin.com

7857 Hall St, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $385,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,554
- See 7857 Hall St, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

325 Prairie Fox St, North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $399,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,554
- See 325 Prairie Fox St, North Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

W12717 Olden Rd, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $460,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,430
- See W12717 Olden Rd, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

344 Village Ln, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $379,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,382
- See 344 Village Ln, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

341 Winnebago Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
- Price: $450,000
- 2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,968
- See 341 Winnebago Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935 on Redfin.com

N6590 Westwind Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $412,000
- 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,460
- See N6590 Westwind Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

316 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,682
- See 316 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

312 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,682
- See 312 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

336 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $469,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,495
- See 336 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

340 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
- Price: $469,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,495
- See 340 Twilight Trl, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937 on Redfin.com

812 Lakeview Ln, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $449,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,248
- See 812 Lakeview Ln, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com

814 Lakeview Ln, Ripon, WI 54971
- Price: $449,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,248
- See 814 Lakeview Ln, Ripon, WI 54971 on Redfin.com