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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 Winston-Salem?

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

1997 Abbotts Vista Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
- Price: $499,900
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,836
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3527 Glenfield Ln, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,239
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5260 Vineleaf Ct, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Price: $495,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,730
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1117 Fairway Dr, Yadkinville, NC 27055
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,704
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1337 Union Cross Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,625
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1504 Cabot Pl, Kernersville, NC 27284
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,340
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2553 Country Club Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,120
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4556 Carriagebrook Ct, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,724
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377 Lenalan Dr, Lexington, NC 27295
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,236
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3124 Gladstone St, Winston Salem, NC 27104
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,027
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368 Noralin Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27107
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,105
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2554 Greenwich Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,644
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103 Jasper Ct, King, NC 27021
- Price: $497,400
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,591
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122 Jasper Ct, King, NC 27021
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,413
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3606 Townland Cir, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,307
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3515 Townland Cir, Clemmons, NC 27012
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,307
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2804 Monarch Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
- Price: $497,855
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,211
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308 Grandworth Way, King, NC 27021
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,668
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5453 Hanover Park Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,638
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108 Sea Pines Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27107
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,375
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604 Salisbury St, Kernersville, NC 27284
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,368
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8484 Austin Hill Ln, Tobaccoville, NC 27050
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,356
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1247 Stadler Ridge Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27106
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,209
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1140 Chester Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,090
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936 Marguerite Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27106
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,910
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814 Montgomery Ct, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,660
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248 Anita Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27104
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,954
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844 Bethany Church Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27107
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,984
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109 Forest Hill Rd, Lexington, NC 27295
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,501
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1345 Hardie Mabe Rd, Danbury, NC 27016
- Price: $500,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,931
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