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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 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 , affordability keeps dropping, and are becoming harder to find as home values . This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Fresno?

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

1622 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1624 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1636 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1620 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1614 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1120 San Joaquin St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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1644 B St, Fresno, CA 93706
- Price: $500,000
- 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,652
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37985 Waxberry Ln, Yokuts Valley, CA 93675
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,740
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301 W Paul Ave, Clovis, CA 93612
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,145
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6712 W Lucas Dr, Fresno, CA 93722
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,244
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6856 E Geary St, Fresno, CA 93727
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,961
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4229 W Palo Alto Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,423
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1094 E Monticello Cir, Fresno, CA 93720
- Price: $499,950
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,192
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3305 Lourdes Ave, Clovis, CA 93619
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,996
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2695 Robinwood Ave, Clovis, CA 93611
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,995
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3932 N Safford Ave, Fresno, CA 93704
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,805
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62681 Huntington Vista Ln, Lakeshore, CA 93634
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,678
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6318 W Rialto Ave, Fresno, CA 93723
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,154
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6 N Post Ave, Sanger, CA 93657
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,069
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6259 E Liberty Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,289
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2272 Dawson Cove Ln, Clovis, CA 93611
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,730
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52865 N Highway 245, Miramonte, CA 93641
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,852
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9260 N Green Meadows Ln, Fresno, CA 93720
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,693
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29503 Spence Ln, Tollhouse, CA 93667
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,670
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1786 E Portland Ave, Fresno, CA 93720
- Price: $499,888
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,596
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6154 E Alta Ave, Fresno, CA 93727
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,122
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5091 N San Clemente Ave, Fresno, CA 93723
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,787
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12390 E Kamm Ave, Kingsburg, CA 93631
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,698
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5109 W Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93722
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,678
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41277 Timber, Shaver Lake, CA 93664
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,020
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