Ellen Ruby Blog's: You’d Be Amazed by What You Can Get for $100K Across the Country

Monday, 30 September 2019

You’d Be Amazed by What You Can Get for $100K Across the Country

We recently examined the nation’s housing stock, to pinpoint the 10 cities with the most homes priced under $100,000. Steel City reigned supreme—with nearly 2,500 Pittsburgh homes available to purchase for five figures.

But there are plenty of other places in the United States where bargain-hunting buyers can find ultra-affordable abodes.

We scoured our listings in search of move-in ready residences priced below the magic $100,000 mark. Some are in the places that made our Top 10 list, along with a bunch of pretty cute pads in places off the beaten path.

If you’re willing to look outside the big metros, you might be surprised at the adorable starter (or investment) homes available right now. Here are 10 of our favorites awaiting buyers who don’t want to spend a ton of dough on a perfectly nice place to live.

2411 E Main St, Kalamazoo, MI

Price: $97,500
Discount details: This brick charmer from the late ’40s is move-in ready. The kitchen and bathroom are immaculate and ready for the next owner. We’re in love with the two-bedroom home’s gleaming hardwood floors, as well as the location—within walking distance of the city’s Main Street.

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1900 Monroe Ave, Racine, WI

Price: $99,900
Discount details: Just a little over 40 years old, this three-bedroom home boasts a roof that was installed in 2017. We wouldn’t blame a buyer for wanting to ditch the bright red carpet in the living area, but the wood-paneled basement must be preserved!

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1508 S. Moffet Ave, Joplin, MO

Price: $94,950
Discount details: The welcoming front porch adds just the right dash of curb appeal to this three-bedroom home. It’s been fully remodeled and is ready for a new owner to enjoy all the new features and fixtures throughout the home.

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202 E. Hodge St, Buffalo, SD

Price: $95,000
Discount details: Another home with an inviting front porch! This cute two-bedroom, tucked away in the northwest corner of the state, will need a little interior paint, but that’s no big whoop. Enjoy the back deck and large lot while the weather permits.

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1820 S. 15th St, Lincoln, NE

Price: $99,900
Discount details: This classic from 1900 has a few elements that have stood the test of time—including the wood beams and wood details around windows and doors. With three bedrooms and a large lot, this is a perfect entry point for a growing family.

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7615 Thornton Dr, Cleveland, OH

Price: $90,000
Discount details: This classic three-bedroom bungalow offers nearly 1,900 square feet of living space—your dollar stretches to the max in Cleveland! Located in the Parma area, it has gorgeous hardwood flooring throughout most of the home.

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1036 N.W. Ninth St, Moore, OK

Price: $90,000
Discount details: Just south of OKC, this three-bedroom brick house needs a fresh coat of paint inside. Other than that, it’s ready for a new buyer to move right on in.

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1804 Colorado Ave, Rockford, IL

Price: $89,900
Discount details: This Cape Cod-style home in northern Illinois costs only $49 per square foot. It has plenty of curb appeal, but it’s just as nice inside. The next owner won’t have to do much besides load in a few furnishings.

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3894 Healey Rd, Memphis, TN

Price: $55,000
Discount details: This listing in Grind City says the home needs some TLC, but the listing photos show a house that looks to be in fine shape. The two-bedroom brick house has new windows, a new roof, and a new HVAC system.

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110 Frazier Dr, Pittsburgh, PA

Price: $99,000
Discount details: Located in the city with the most homes priced under $100,000, this 1950s-era three-bedroom may need new carpet and a refresh in the kitchen, but is otherwise in great shape. It even has a finished room in the back of the house with man-cave potential. Ideal for a Steelers fan?