Home Improvement Ideas Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Buying Your Home Here's What a $510,000 Home Looks Like Across the United States Check out these three homes to see what your money can buy you across the country. By Kaylei Fear Kaylei Fear Kaylei Fear is a digital editorial apprentice for Better Homes & Gardens where she covers the home category. A junior at Iowa State University, she is pursuing a B.A. in public relations, with minors in environmental studies and fashion, culture, history, and social justice. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on March 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email When considering what you want in your future home, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, architectural features, and size might come to mind first. While those aspects are important, location can influence what type of home is available in your price range. If you're not set on a specific part of the country, determine your budget and branch out to see various types of homes across the U.S. You'll find your options look a lot different depending on where you look. Situated across the Midwest and the South, these three homes demonstrate how location impacts price. Ranging from three to five bedrooms, the spacious houses were built for larger families and all cost around $510,000. Each home has unique features and design elements that set it apart from the rest. From an in-home guest suite to a lower-level lounge area complete with a wet bar, you'll love the grand details these homes have to offer. Your dream home might be within your price range, as long as you know where to look $1.1 Million Looks Very Different Across the Country: Tour Three Houses Listed for This Price Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Medina, Minnesota: $484,900 Square feet: 2,300 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Listed by: Julie Olson, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate | All Season We start with a 2,300-square-foot home in Medina, Minnesota. This three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is listed for $484,900 and is situated in a tree-lined neighborhood that keeps nature close and privacy high. Stepping into the home, you're greeted with a built-in drop zone perfect for keeping coats and bags organized. To the left, the large living room has a brick fireplace and wood floors. Towards the back of the home, the kitchen offers a peninsula with seating and plenty of cabinets and counter space. Sliding glass doors open to the entertaining-ready patio and a spacious backyard. The first floor also includes a dining room for family dinners and a full bathroom for guests. All three bedrooms are situated on the second floor. Vaulted ceilings in the main bedroom bring a sense of luxury to the space. Connected to the main bedroom is a private bathroom and walk-in closet with lots of room for storage. The other two bedrooms include closets and a second bathroom between them. The lower level includes a large room that is currently being used as a game room. A two-car attached garage is perfect for keeping the snow off your vehicles during Minnesota winters. Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Urbandale, Iowa: $529,000 Square feet: 1,686 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2.5 Listed by: Misty Soldwisch, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Innovations Next up is this five-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home in Urbandale, Iowa. With a listing price of $529,000, this 1,686-square-foot home is the perfect size for a large family. The ranch-style house features an open floor plan and luxury finishes throughout. At the front of the home are two bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill style bathroom. The main bedroom is also on this floor, along with an ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, a large tile shower, and a huge walk-in closet. The main floor also includes a half-bathroom, great for when guests pop over. The open-floor-plan living area boasts modern details and an organic color scheme. A fireplace with floating wooden shelves on either side serves as the focal point in the living room. Large windows that look out onto the backyard bring in tons of natural light. With wooden cabinets, a white subway tile backsplash, and white quartz countertops, the kitchen has an open, organic feel. An adjacent dining area has plenty of space for a large table. Doors lead out to a wooden deck designed for relaxing outside. The lower level includes a large family room with a built-in wet bar and plenty of storage. The other two bedrooms and another full bathroom are also downstairs. The three-car attached garage leads into the home's drop zone and laundry area. Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Clover, South Carolina: $515,000 Square feet: 3,648 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4.5 Listed by: Savannah Efird, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate | Paracle Realty For our final location, we head to Clover, South Carolina, to see a five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home with a listing price of $515,000. Encompassing 3,648 square feet, the house backs up to the woods and sits across from a six-acre community pond. Walking into this home, you see a small living room on the left with a formal dining room on the right. A large family room with a built-in fireplace sits toward the back of the home. Overlooking the family room is a gourmet kitchen with a small eat-in breakfast nook, a large center island, granite countertops, and white cabinetry. The main floor also includes a private guest suite which makes hosting visitors easy. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, including two that are connected with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The spacious main bedroom includes a private bathroom with dual sinks and double walk-in closets. The fourth room on this level is perfect for a kids' playroom or a home office. A second-floor laundry room provides convenient access. This South Carolina home has a huge backyard with an attached wooden deck perfect for lounging and enjoying nature. The neighborhood has lots of amenities including a playground, community pool, and tennis courts. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit