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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 Greensboro?

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

4802 Tradition Way, Colfax, NC 27235
- Price: $495,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,672
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2403 Hammock Dr, High Point, NC 27265
- Price: $489,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,236
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5608 David Christian Pl, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Price: $499,999
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,082
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1202 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Price: $489,900
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,892
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2806 Splitbrooke Dr, High Point, NC 27265
- Price: $499,995
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,674
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2101 Abbott Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455
- Price: $494,999
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,283
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407 Stonewell Ct, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
- Price: $499,990
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,007
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5211 Ventura Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406
- Price: $499,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,816
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1902 San Fernando Dr, High Point, NC 27265
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,780
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8304 Lazy Sky Ln, Colfax, NC 27235
- Price: $492,562
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,636
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1963 Whisper Lake Dr, Whitsett, NC 27377
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,599
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8 Killington Pl, Greensboro, NC 27407
- Price: $490,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,196
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3405 Peninsula Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282
- Price: $494,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,125
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3801 Waldenbrook Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,888
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3001 Scout Trl, Jamestown, NC 27282
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,765
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4 Limerock Ct, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Price: $494,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,761
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3501 Henderson Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,376
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7004 Westfield Village Cir, Summerfield, NC 27358
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,376
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201 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
- Price: $490,500
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,018
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4507 Oakmoor Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,866
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6253 Cadence Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,806
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1400 Covered Wagon Rd, Mc Leansville, NC 27301
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,682
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7021 Bronco Ln, Summerfield, NC 27358
- Price: $490,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,497
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883 Goose Pond Rd, Ruffin, NC 27326
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,457
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112 Havenwood Dr, Archdale, NC 27263
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,142
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3323 N Rockingham Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,897
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2008 Downing St, Greensboro, NC 27410
- Price: $494,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,451
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6901 Wooden Rail Ln, Summerfield, NC 27358
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,502
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3433 Rolling Rd, High Point, NC 27265
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,925
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5007 Lake Laurel Ct, Greensboro, NC 27455
- Price: $499,900
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,038
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