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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 Crestview?

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

6301 Antigone Cir, Crestview, FL 32536
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,564
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110 2Nd Ave, Shalimar, FL 32579
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,175
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132 2Nd Ave, Shalimar, FL 32579
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,175
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97 Bald Eagle Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,108
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456 Windchime Way, Freeport, FL 32439
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,318
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125 Whitman Way, Freeport, FL 32439
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,238
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209 Misty Ct, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,907
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63 Alleyoak Ln, Freeport, FL 32439
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,779
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2374 County Highway 280A, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,260
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19 Highland Dr Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,018
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1505 Abaco Cv, Niceville, FL 32578
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,964
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3116 Pinot Way, Crestview, FL 32536
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,450
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5552 Frontier Dr, Crestview, FL 32536
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,237
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402 Ten Lake Dr, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
- Price: $499,950
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,197
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15 Golden Bell Ct, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,685
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93 Mango Ln, Freeport, FL 32439
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,554
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203 Amadeus Ave, Freeport, FL 32439
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,363
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946 Shalimar Point Dr, Shalimar, FL 32579
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,060
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4203 Indian Bayou Trl, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,990
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,445
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231 Somerset Bridge Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,126
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1006 Highway 98 E, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,029
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37 Forest Hills Ln, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,293
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4203 Indian Bayou Trl, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,175
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30 Moreno Point Rd, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,999
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,169
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502 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 987
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502 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,990
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 987
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300 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 840
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866 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
- Price: $500,000
- 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 819
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2606 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- Price: $500,000
- 1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 762
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291 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- Price: $500,000
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,006
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