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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 Raleigh?

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

77 Redpine Ct, Clayton, NC 27520
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,972
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524 Findhorn Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,160
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3413 S Beaver Ln, Raleigh, NC 27604
- Price: $500,000
- 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,974
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2725 Gross Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,899
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94 Bridle Dr, Angier, NC 27501
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,889
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245 Beckwith Ave, Clayton, NC 27527
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,532
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2511 Dalmahoy Ln, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,216
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135 Brookstone Way, Angier, NC 27501
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,912
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2001 Lilly Brook St, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,868
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6221 Rushingbrook Dr, Raleigh, NC 27612
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,034
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333 Murray Grey Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,024
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8920 Taymouth Ct, Raleigh, NC 27613
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,821
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919 Dragstrip Rd, Benson, NC 27504
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,437
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10548 Pleasant Branch Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,425
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5706 Parker Pines Ct, Raleigh, NC 27609
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,875
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1222 Coach Station Aly, Raleigh, NC 27601
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,523
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125 Shadowdale Ln, Rolesville, NC 27571
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,416
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595 Durwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,333
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9169 Dupree Meadow Dr, Angier, NC 27501
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,303
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505 Pyracantha Dr, Holly Springs, NC 27540
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,278
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2409 Mica Mine Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,139
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317 Arvo Ln, Cary, NC 27513
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,708
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938 Ivy Ln, Cary, NC 27511
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,607
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425 Pine Burr St, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,464
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2420 Mollynick Ln, Wake Forest, NC 27587
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,925
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209 Homegate Cir, Apex, NC 27502
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,851
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304 N King Charles Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,738
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2405 Derby Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,448
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713 Valerie Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,820
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615 W Peace St, Raleigh, NC 27605
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 974
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