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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 Bremerton?

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

1164 Koda Cir Se, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,071
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2315 Se Kelby Cir, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $494,999
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,806
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3237 Perry Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $485,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,784
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2325 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,030
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1122 Evans Ave W, Bremerton, WA 98312
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,792
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1901 Ne 30Th St, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,696
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2781 Clare Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $499,990
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,527
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3835 Earendel Ave, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,108
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2313 Lincoln Ave Se, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,800
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8389 Sw Harmon St, Port Orchard, WA 98367
- Price: $489,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,667
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179 Russell Rd N, Bremerton, WA 98312
- Price: $500,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,623
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8473 Covina Loop Ne, Bremerton, WA 98311
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,501
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1060 Banyan St, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $499,999
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,974
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4590 Laguna Ln Se, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,870
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6997 E Bullseye St, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $499,500
- 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,486
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10379 Bethel Burley Rd Se, Port Orchard, WA 98367
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,068
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1408 West Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,950
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5849 Olive Ave Ne, Bremerton, WA 98311
- Price: $484,950
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,520
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13977 Blackberry Ln Ne, Poulsbo, WA 98370
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,488
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18971 Soundview Blvd Ne, Suquamish, WA 98392
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,927
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2270 Sw Rapids Dr, Port Orchard, WA 98367
- Price: $498,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,744
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1330 Se Casandra Loop, Port Orchard, WA 98366
- Price: $485,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,226
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4224 Tracyton Beach Rd Nw, Bremerton, WA 98310
- Price: $491,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,296
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6516 Lake Dr, Bremerton, WA 98312
- Price: $495,000
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,130
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18872 Augusta Ave Ne, Suquamish, WA 98392
- Price: $490,000
- 2 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,722
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1922 Ne Fir St, Keyport, WA 98345
- Price: $499,000
- 2 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,495
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1349 Nolta Loop Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Price: $499,999
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,060
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1339 Nolta Loop Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Price: $499,999
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,060
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1341 Nolta Loop Ne, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
- Price: $499,999
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,060
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801 Pennsylvania Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337
- Price: $499,000
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 5,208
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