How Much House Does $500,000 Buy You in Johnson City?

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How much house does $500,000 buy you in Johnson City?

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 Johnson City?

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

118 Meadow Ct, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 4,110
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313 Lamont St, Johnson City, TN 37604
- Price: $489,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,885
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704 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601
- Price: $499,700
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,972
- See 704 E Watauga Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601 on

620 Glen Oaks Pl, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,628
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123 Tangency Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $488,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,480
- See 123 Tangency Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615 on

165 Slonaker Cir, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,466
- See 165 Slonaker Cir, Jonesborough, TN 37659 on

209 Brystone Dr, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,936
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211 Michaels Ridge Blvd, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,067
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662 Douglas Shed Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,830
- See 662 Douglas Shed Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615 on

817 N Hills Dr, Johnson City, TN 37604
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,552
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1540 Prospects Way, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,819
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1270 Cabot Cv, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,777
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106 Davis Rd, Fall Branch, TN 37656
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,371
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169 Paynetown Rd, Telford, TN 37690
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,163
- See 169 Paynetown Rd, Telford, TN 37690 on

361 Bill Bennett Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,016
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1530 Powder Branch Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,980
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211 Dry Kiln Ct, Gray, TN 37615
- Price: $498,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,947
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769 Twilight Fls, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,892
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826 Hairetown Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,892
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212 Dry Kiln Ct, Gray, TN 37615
- Price: $493,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,886
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755 Twilight Fls, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,863
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199 Dry Kiln Ct, Gray, TN 37615
- Price: $497,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,863
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157 Marigold Ln, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,742
- See 157 Marigold Ln, Jonesborough, TN 37659 on

816 Hairetown Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659
- Price: $492,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,725
- See 816 Hairetown Rd, Jonesborough, TN 37659 on

315 Cedar Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,680
- See 315 Cedar Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615 on

286 Dry Kiln Ct, Gray, TN 37615
- Price: $499,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,678
- See 286 Dry Kiln Ct, Gray, TN 37615 on

1533 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
- Price: $495,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,640
- See 1533 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604 on

153 H R King Rd, Gray, TN 37615
- Price: $489,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,442
- See 153 H R King Rd, Gray, TN 37615 on