Here's What A $200,000 Home Looks Like In All 50 States
AKA: Here's my reason to move out of New York City.
According to Zillow's most recent estimates, the median home price in the United States is approximately $227K. So we wanted to find out: What will ~$200K get you in each state (plus DC)?
Mobile, Alabama — $209,900
Size: Four beds, two baths, 2,303 square feet.
Location: The Union Church neighborhood of Mobile.
Amenities: vaulted ceiling, fireplace, master bedroom with French doors and two walk-in closets, fully fenced backyard with shed, covered patio, wired for surround sound and alarm system.
Anchorage, Alaska — $194,000
Size: Two beds, one bath, 1,040 square feet.
Location: Abbot Loop, Anchorage.
Amenities: recently painted, new carpet and appliances, deck, large fenced backyard.
And, y'know, the fact that you get to live in Alaska.
Little Rock, Arkansas — $204,500
Size: Three beds, two baths, 2,167 square feet.
Location: Fairway Woods subdivision of Otter Creek in Little Rock.
Amenities: tall tray ceilings, recently remodeled kitchen with new appliances, patio.
Plus, area amenities including tennis courts, pool, walking trails, clubhouse, and playground ($45 per month). Fun!
Phoenix, Arizona — $189,000
Size: Two beds, two baths, 1,592 square feet.
Location: The North Mountain neighborhood of Phoenix.
Amenities: remodeled kitchen, two balconies off of each room, outdoor patio, community pool, laundry room, fireplaces in master bedroom and living room, and parking space.
Los Angeles, California — $210,000
Size: Condo. Studio with one bath, 444 square feet.
Location: The South Valley neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Amenities: pool, spa, gym, common laundry facilities on every floor, elevators, and a community room.
Colorado Springs, Colorado — $199,900
Size: Condo. Two beds, two baths, 1,116 square feet.
Location: Holland Park, Colorado Springs.
Amenities: vaulted ceilings, built-in shelving, wood laminate flooring, tiled gas fireplace, new kitchen countertops, backyard patio.
And, you know, gorgeous mountain views.
Bridgeport, Connecticut — $215,000
Size: Three beds, three baths, 1,492 square feet.
Location: The North End neighborhood of Bridgeport.
Amenities: large deck, hardwood flooring, ample closets, updated baths and kitchen, private driveway, full basement, attic storage.
Wilmington, Delaware — $195,000
Size: Three beds, one and a half baths, 1,500 square feet.
Location: The Trinity Vicinity neighborhood in Wilmington.
Amenities: hardwood flooring, bay windows, updated kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, laundry room, sunroom.
This charming townhouse is located in a historical zone and was built in 1880!
Aventura, Florida — $189,000
Size: Condo. Two beds, two baths, 1,153 square feet.
Location: Aventura, 17 miles north of Miami.
Amenities: canal and golf course views, floor-to-ceiling windows, two balconies, five minutes to the beach, 3.5-mile bike and walking path across from property.
Savannah, Georgia — $190,000
Size: Three beds, one bath, 1,176 square feet.
Location: Live Oak, Savannah.
Amenities: completely renovated in 2004, custom-designed wooden carport with kayak storage and car-roof loading, front porch with fans, side deck, private backyard, reinforced attic and crawl space.
Honolulu, Hawaii — $189,000
Size: Condo. Studio with one bath, 386 square feet.
Location: Waikiki, AKA paradise!
Amenities: views of Waikiki and Ala Wai Canal, gated parking space, kitchen with cooktop, updated bathroom, on-site laundry, access to pool, BBQ area, and tennis court.
Also, best of all, you get to live in Hawaii — just a short walk from the beach!
Idaho Falls, Idaho — $200,000
Size: Four beds, two baths, 2,068 square feet.
Location: The west side of Idaho Falls.
Amenities: hardwood floors, updated kitchen, fireplace, finished basement with indoor playground (whoa!), one-car garage, backyard with patio and shed.
Chatham, Illinois — $195,000
Size: Three beds, two baths, 2,432 square feet.
Location: Oakbrook Estates in Chatham, 2.8 miles south of Springfield.
Amenities: large laundry area with built-ins, master bedroom with walk-in closet, covered front porch, split bedroom floor plan, fenced backyard with storage shed.
Indianapolis, Indiana — $205,000
Size: Two-story condo. Two beds, three baths, 2,252 square feet.
Location: Near the White River in the Wynnedale neighborhood of Indianapolis.
Amenities: cathedral ceilings, fireplace, large walk-in pantry and laundry room, large family room with skylights, private deck, two parking spaces.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa — $185,000
Size: Condo. Three beds, two and a half baths, 2,065 square feet.
Location: Just off Highway 30 in Cedar Rapids.
Amenities: two-car garage, new kitchen countertops and flooring, walkout lower level with patio, electric fireplace.
Wichita, Kansas — $206,000
Size: Four beds, three baths, 2,651 square feet.
Location: The Oatville neighborhood of Wichita.
Amenities: granite countertops, stacked stone fireplace, finished basement, deck, four-car garage.
Also, this home was just built in 2017!
Lexington, Kentucky — $200,000
Size: Four beds, one and a half baths, 1,453 square feet.
Location: Twin Oaks subdivision in Lexington.
Amenities: hardwood flooring and tile, updated kitchen with granite countertops, updated full bath, deck overlooking large backyard, two-car garage.
New Orleans, Louisiana — $209,000
Size: Three beds, two baths, 1,626 square feet
Location: The historic Treme neighborhood of New Orleans.
Amenities: Newly renovated home with 10-foot ceilings on a corner lot.
Augusta, Maine — $190,000
Size: Three beds, one bath, 1,478 square feet.
Location: Augusta, Maine; population ~19,000.
Amenities: in-ground pool and private back lawn, two-car garage, shed.
The house recently received some updates, including a high-efficiency propane boiler, electrical work, fresh paint, and landscaping.
Baltimore, Maryland — $209,900
Size: Three beds, two baths, 2,006 square feet.
Location: Overlea, Baltimore.
Amenities: enclosed front porch/mudroom, wood-burning fireplace, wood floors throughout, recently updated kitchen, deck, large backyard, new roof, water heater, interior doors, and washer/dryer.
Worcester, Massachusetts — $187,400
Size: Condo. One bed, one bath, 720 square feet.
Location: Located within the historic Adams Street School House.
Amenities: 12-foot ceilings, 8-foot windows, two parking spaces, in-unit washer/dryer, central air, storage unit, pet-friendly.
There's even original chalkboard preserved from the building's former life as a schoolhouse! How cool is that?
East Lansing, Michigan — $185,000
Size: Three beds, two and a half baths, 1,586 square feet.
Location: East Lansing, close to the highway.
Amenities: wood-burning fireplace, beamed ceiling, deck, private yard with walking trail, two-car garage, updated roof, furnace, A/C, windows, water heater, and appliances.
Minneapolis, Minnesota — $189,900
Size: Three beds, 1 bath, 1,619 square feet.
Location: The Shingle Creek neighborhood of Minneapolis, minutes away from downtown.
Amenities: hardwood flooring on main level, kitchen bay window, fully fenced backyard (with pretty perennials!).
Biloxi, Mississippi — $199,000
Size: Three beds, two baths, 1,528 square feet.
Location: The Saint Martin area of Biloxi.
Amenities: custom home built in 2014 with wrap-around porch, custom cabinets and countertop, crown molding, backyard with playground and 8'x12' shed.
Springfield, Missouri — $205,000
Size: Five beds, three baths, 2,484 square feet.
Location: Southwest Springfield.
Amenities: multi-level deck, pool, large backyard with a storage building and treehouse, oak hardwood flooring, master bedroom with walk-in closet, basement with wet bar.
Alderton, Montana — $199,500
Size: Four beds, two baths, 1,998 square feet.
Location: Alberton, Montana; 25 minutes from Missoula, western Montana's largest city.
Amenities: large fenced and terraced backyard with fruit trees (!), wood-burning stove, high vaulted ceiling in the living room, 24'x40' shop with two oversized sliding doors.
Omaha, Nebraska — $196,500
Size: Two beds, two baths, 2,118 square feet.
Location: Northwest Omaha.
Amenities: finished basement, two-car garage, fully-fenced backyard with patio and shed.
Las Vegas, Nevada — $210,000
Size: Condo. Two beds, two baths, 1,164 square feet.
Location: Winchester, Las Vegas; close to the Strip.
Amenities: newly remodeled, balcony with pool view.
Plus it's walking distance to the golf course, if that's your scene!
Rochester, New Hampshire — $199,000
Size: Three beds, three baths, 1,907 square feet.
Location: Rochester, New Hamsphire; population ~31,000.
Amenities: in-ground pool, fenced backyard, fireplace, TWO living rooms.
Because no one should have to settle for one measly living room.
Union City, New Jersey — $199,900
Size: Condo. Two beds, one bath, 617 square feet.
Location: Union City, just across the river from New York City; approximately 5 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
Amenities: upgraded kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, Jacuzzi tub, washer/dryer in unit, hardwood floors throughout, large private deck off kitchen, extra storage in basement.
Santa Fe, New Mexico — $202,000
Size: Condo. Two beds, two baths, 848 square feet.
Location: Downtown Santa Fe.
Amenities: gated community, access to gym and heated pool, updated kitchen and bathroom, master bedroom with walk-in closet, second bedroom with wall-to-wall closets.
Brooklyn, New York — $209,000
Size: Co-op studio with one bath, 500 square feet.
Location: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Amenities: hardwood floors, two large closets, laundry in building.
Sublease permitted after two years.
Fayetteville, North Carolina — $192,900
Size: Four beds, two and a half baths, 2,100 square feet.
Location: The Hillendale neighborhood of Fayetteville.