10 homes you can buy for $650,000
It may be a seller's market with home prices on the rise, but a budget of $650,000 could still get you a lot of creature comforts in most places -- if buyers can find something to buy.
These homes are more than three times the national median home value, which is currently $198,000, according to Zillow. But despite being well above a half-million dollars, $650,000 doesn't come close to covering the median value of homes in some pricey parts of the country, like the 94117 ZIP code in San Francisco ($1.45 million) or the 11215 ZIP code in Park Slope, Brooklyn ($1.13 million).
As usual with real estate, getting the most bang for your buck is all about finding the right location. In midsize cities like Charlotte, North Carolina, $650,000 could buy 5,205 square feet and three porches. In larger metros like Los Angeles, a buyer with that budget could find 1,290 square feet and access to a gym.
Click ahead to see 10 homes you can buy for $650,000 across the country.
Chicago, Illinois
This four-bedroom, 2.75-bathroom house in Chicago's Old Irving Park neighborhood is for sale for about $650,000. It last sold in December 2004 for $559,500, which is about 14 percent less expensive than the current sale price. It was built in 1905 and is about 2.4 times more expensive than the area's median home value of $270,000.
Chicago, Illinois
This 1,876-square-foot Victorian home has hardwood flooring, several walk-in closets, a front porch, fenced backyard and sunporch attached to the kitchen.
Nashville, Tennessee
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Nashville, Tennessee's Village of Foxview is for sale for $650,000. It last sold in October 2015 for $400,000, which is about 38 percent less expensive than the current sale price. It was built in 1986 and is right in line with the area's median home value of $640,400.
Nashville, Tennessee
This 2,388-square-foot home was "totally renovated from top to bottom" over the last year, according to the listing. It has a covered patio, detached garage and access to a shared neighborhood pool and tennis court.
Brooklyn, New York
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom co-op in Brooklyn, New York's Fort Hamilton neighborhood is for sale for $650,000. It last sold in June 2007 for $480,000, which is about 26 percent less expensive than the current sale price. The building dates to 1928, and the apartment is about 5 percent less expensive than the area's median home value of $686,900.
Brooklyn, New York
The 1,400-square-foot unit features the original hardwood flooring. It also has French doors, nine closets and access to extra storage space in the building.
Denver, Colorado
This four-bedroom, two-bathroom house in Denver's Congress Park neighborhood is for sale for $649,000. It last sold in October 2011 for $272,000, which is about 58 percent less expensive than the current sale price. It was built in 1925 and is about 2 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $637,300.
Denver, Colorado
The 2,584-square-foot bungalow has a finished basement with a workshop space, fireplace, sun room, covered patio, fenced backyard, quartz countertops, cherry cabinetry and hardwood flooring.
Washington D.C.
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Washington, D.C.'s Kalorama neighborhood is for sale for about $650,000. It was last sold in August 2008 for $530,000, which is 18 percent less expensive than the current sale price. The building dates to 1911, and the condo is 24 percent less expensive than the area's median home value of $857,700.
Washington D.C.
The 1,032-square-foot condo has skylights, a wood-burning fireplace and storage unit access. The building also has a rooftop deck with views of the city, according to the listing.
Atlanta, Georgia
This four-bedroom, four-bathroom house in Atlanta's Home Park neighborhood is for sale for $640,000. It was last sold in December 2005 for $738,700, which is 15 percent more expensive than the current listing price. It was built in 2005 and is more than four times more expensive than the area's median home value of $154,800.
Atlanta, Georgia
This 2,700-square-foot home has a deck, front porch, balcony, three-car garage, granite countertops, hardwood flooring on the main level, a stone fireplace and jetted bathtub.
Charlotte, North Carolina
This four-bedroom, five-bathroom house in Charlotte, North Carolina's Ballantyne West neighborhood is for sale for $650,000. It was last sold in August 2000, the year it was built, for $427,500, which is about 34 percent less expensive than the current sale price. The house is 98 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $327,500.
Charlotte, North Carolina
The 5,205-square-foot house is located on a cul-de-sac with three porches, a deck and a patio. It has hardwood flooring, a finished basement with a bar, three-car garage, fireplace and jetted bathtub.
Reno, Nevada
This four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house in the Southwest neighborhood of Reno, Nevada, is for sale for $649,000. It last sold in November 1993 -- the year it was built -- for $237,000, which is about 64 percent less expensive than the current sale price. The house is nearly 72 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $378,400.
Reno, Nevada
The 2,627-square-foot house has a second-floor deck that looks over a patio with a built-in grill, refrigerator and serving island. It also has an office with built-in bookcases, a finished basement, jetted bathtub and fireplace.
Portland, Oregon
This three-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Portland, Oregon's Hillside neighborhood is for sale for $649,000. It last sold in March 2006 for $474,500, which is nearly 27 percent less expensive than the current sale price. It was built in 1923 and is about 19 percent less expensive than the area's median home value of $804,400.
Portland, Oregon
The 2,824-square-foot house has a fireplace with built-in bookcases, hardwood flooring, an unfinished basement, a second-floor deck and an enclosed backyard.
Los Angeles, California
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo in Downtown Los Angeles is for sale for about $650,000. It last sold in May 2015 for $529,000, which is almost 19 percent less expensive than the current sale price. The building dates to 1922, and the condo is nearly 23 percent more expensive than the area's median home value of $529,900.
Los Angeles, California
The 1,290-square-foot condo has an open-floor plan with "recently refinished" hardwood floors, according to the listing. It's located in a building with access to a pool, hot tub, dog run, gym and four parking spaces.