housing market - look what $175,000 gets you in Seattle

[Matariki]

:sigh:

[LostinVA]

1. O.M.G.

[SeattleRob]

2. That is wonderful

Do the real estate ads describe the place "airy, with old world charm"?

[walldude]

7. LOL.. just add "Rustic" and you have it sold! n/t

[MADem]

11. Cute cottage, handyman special!!!!

Amazing how those guys polish a turd, eh????

[Straight Shooter]

40. Don't forget "cozy." Also, "needs some tender loving care." n/t

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

3. My original reaction was YIKES! Then I wondered... how much property? eom

[AlCzervik]

4. this is what you get for $175,000 where i live

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/InterimSearch.asp?typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&mlsttl=&frm=byzip&pgnum=1&mls=xmls&lnksrc=&js=on&target=&ct=&st=&zp=95624&mnprice=175000&mxprice=175000&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&Image1.x=21&Image1.y=8&Image1=GO&poe=realtor

[mondo joe]

8. NYTimes a couple years ago did a really cool photo piece on

what the same $ in different areas would buy.

Wish I'd saved it!

[CTD]

12. No sh*t. Around DC, you're not getting anything for that either.

You can't even get a 1 BR condo in a bad neighborhood for that.

[TorchTheWitch]

60. Yes, but you could get

a cardboard box in DC for that! Maybe even a refridgerator sized one!
But if you want the delux family sized mayonaise jar bathroom then you're talking at least $200,000.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

14. I used this search site to see what $175,000 get you here, nothing.

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListings.asp?locallnk=yes&frm=byzip&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=175000&mxprice=175000&js=off&pgnum=1&lnksrc=&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=10567&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&zp=10567&sbint=&vtsort=

[MissMarple]

26. I widened the search a bit for Colorado Springs.

150,000 to 175,000. We have quite a few...not too shabby. :)

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListings.asp?locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=150000&mxprice=175000&js=off&pgnum=1&lnksrc=&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=115&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&ct=Colorado+Springs&st=CO&sbint=2&presort=sbint

[BeTheChange]

19. One of the reasons we moved from the Sacto area to Seattle..

Now, if you are willing to commute out, or are lucky enough to be able to telecommute out you can still touch a decent house for less then 300k.

We are simply priced out of the CA market.. and when I say market, I pretty much mean the whole freaking state.

[AlCzervik]

21. i couldn't rebuy my own house right now.

so we aren't moving unless my husband gets a new job, we have looked around Washington and Seattle though.

[Debbi801]

29. I just searched my town...

3 properties for 175,000. One is a 1/2 acre lot. The other two are 2 bedroom 1 bath apartments that have been converted into condos and put up for sale.

[cynatnite]

5. How big is the lot?

I know housing prices are high, but a good sized lot depending on the location can go for a lot of money.

[mondo joe]

6. Hey, it's a fixer!

Actually, as a Seattle resident, I will confirm home prices are out of reach for most people.

I own a small house, but only because the woman selling it was in a rush and understimated what the market would bear, so she sold it to me off market.

[rd_kent]

9. Aww, C'mon!!!!

I live just north of Seattle, and while I certainly am enjoying a significant increase in the equity of my home, your picture does not jive with ANYTHING relevant to the market here. If this is a true pic/price, please post the link so I can see it for myself.

[Matariki]

30. I wish I were kidding

I was seaching the MLS listings today. I'm selling my downtown condo and trying to buy a house.

That gem is MLS# 25140376 (you can search for it on any local real estate site. i found it on www.themlsonline.com), located within city limits on SW 1st Ave on a 1/10th acre lot

The description is at least honest: "House Is A Hazard. Fixer Home Or Possible Rehab."

(edited for spelling)

[newyawker99]

54. Hi rd_kent!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Angry Girl]

10. Cozy fixer-upper! Some TLC needed - perfect for that first family house!

URGENT! Timing is critical to save earthquake victims before winter!

[MADem]

17. Yeah, if your name is Joseph, your old lady is Mary, and you are used

to living in a manger, that is quite the step up!!!!

Moooooooooo! Baaaaaaaaaaaaah!

The three wise dudes can camp out in the back yard!

[Straight Shooter]

41. I posted (up above) before reading your post. It's almost identical.

Great minds think alike :)

[Angry Girl]

68. You bet!

:hi:

[stop the bleeding]

13. I'll take it!

:sarcasm:

[MindPilot]

15. What a steal!!

Look at the size of that front yard!! And only 175. Why here in Socal that would be over five.

[DS1]

16. Depends where it is, the lot could cost that much money

:shrug:

[cynatnite]

18. Hmm...considerably different where I live...this one goes for 169K

[RedRocco]

28. hmmmm this is interesting...

this is what you get for $175 thousand in our part of the world...

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=256&locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=3&mnbath=2&mnprice=0&mxprice=99999999&js=off&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=78422&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&ct=Piedmont&st=SC&vtsort=on&presort=vtsort&sid=05A1A7838185C&pgnum=26&snumxlid=1048801163&lnksrc=00001

*edit - cant spell for chit

[mondo joe]

20. IN the same city you can get this houseboat for 189k!

[Oceansaway]

23. LOL....toooooooo funny !!!

[Bombero1956]

35. what you can get locally

Agawam

Price: $169,900. 3 Bedroom(s), 1 Full Bath(s). 1 Half bath(s).

Single Family, Colonial. 6 Room 3 Bedroom 1.5 Baths And Walk Up Attic That Could Be 2 Extra Rooms. Home Has Many Updates To Include 1st Floor Windows, Hot Water, Electric, And Mostly Newer Sheetrock. Fenced Yard With Deck. Wood Floors In Dining Room, Living Room And All Bedrooms. Built in 1907 or

Chester

Price: $172,000. 3 Bedroom(s), 1 Full Bath(s).

Single Family, Colonial. Older Country Home With Tons Of Charm And Homey Atmosphere - Easy Flow Floor Plan - Large Eat-In Kitchen To Formal Dining Room To Living Room With Access To Front Entry And Side Porch - 1 Bedroom Down With "Baby" Room - 3 Bedrooms Up - Wood Floors, Large Separate Closets - Nice Open Flat Back Yard - In Village -Walk To Stores, Library, Etc. Title V Just Completed - Home Shows Owner'S Pride - Pretty. Built in 1900.

[tk2kewl]

82. that is all you can get on L.I. in that price range too.

that and one property that looked similar to the OP (nassua co anyway)

[mwooldri]

22. Well, people could come here and maroon up this red area...

$175,000 will buy you a very nice house indeed. This one (I picked at random from the realtor.com website) you could get for less than $175,000 - if you had that money free, you could buy the house and put a car in the garage.

Greensboro itself isn't very red (Democratic city council) but outside the city is very scarlet indeed. They might even take $155,00 for it ($20,000 for a nice used car?)



http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListings.asp?locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=150000&mxprice=175000&js=off&pgnum=1&lnksrc=&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=28418&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&ct=Greensboro&st=NC&sbint=2&presort=sbint

[cynatnite]

24. It's about the same for our very red area...

interesting...isn't it?

[Cleita]

25. Is it on it's own land?

Here on the California coast that would be a bargain for the land alone.

[Kurovski]

27. Roofs made of moss are energy efficient

and earth-friendly.

Very nice.

[CTD]

31. Cheapest single family I could find in Arlington VA (outside DC)...

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=2&frm=byzip&lid=Enter+MLS+ID&pgnum=1&ss_aywr=&st=&mls=xmls&mnbed=0&js=on&mnsqft=0&fid=so&vtsort=&poe=realtor&mnprice=0&areaid=22201&zp=22201&ct=&mxprice=600000&typ=1&exft=0&exft=0&exft=0&mnbath=0&sid=05A1A9083536C&snumxlid=1052974023&lnksrc=00002



2 BR 1 BA Built in 1951

$599,900

[abbiehoff]

32. I just bought this for $9,900 in Cincinnati

[Matariki]

33. i love Seattle but sometimes i think i need to move

i want to sell my condo and buy a house but i wouldn't even be able to buy my condo back if i sell it. *sigh*

[Extend a Hand]

48. hey, I'm just north of you

That was one heck of a deal.

[phusion]

62. What?

Are you serious?

$9,900? That's unheard of...

[semillama]

34. in my area, this is what you get for that price

http://tinyurl.com/apmxg

but in my home town where I grew up and would love to move back to:

http://tinyurl.com/dguug

some of those properties are out in da woods, eh?

[porphyrian]

36. Better clear that junk off the roof on the left...

...or you'll get a leak.

[MissB]

37. What a deal!

Eeks. Portland's housing market isn't much better.

I'm not sure how first-time home buyers manage in a market such as this.

[Extend a Hand]

38. 166,000 in my area

[maveric]

39. That would run you $575,000.00 in San Diego.

With multiple buyers bidding for it.

[Broken_Hero]

42. Damn...

Thats why I sorta like the midwest, houses don't cost much, but again, the pool for good jobs, are pretty limited. I'm in SW Missouri and my wife and I got a three bedroom, ranch style house, with a two car carport, a well house, and five acres of land for 75,000 bucks, it was a deal, and we were blessed/fortunate to get it. But, 175,000 for that, it might be tempting...:) It would mean i'm a bit closer to my Mariners...:)

[Matariki]

43. you're from Missouri and you're a Mariners fan?

how did that happen?

[Broken_Hero]

47. No Missouri in me...:)

I'm from SE Alaska, about an hour and fifteen minute flight to Sea/Tac. My father was born raised in Everett, and moved up to SE Alaska. Alaska has no offical pro teams, plus my dad is a big seattle based fan, the M's, the Seahawks, and Sonics. I have been out in SW Missouri for over 2 yrs now, married...my wife is from this area, works in Bentonville for the Walmarts home offices...thats the short short of why i'm in missouri...and why, i'm a Mariners fan...but with the M's nowadays, all the M's i watched growing up, are all gone...with Edgar retiring, he was the last M from the team i started watching in 88. Edgar, Buhner...Norm Charleton, man, i miss those guys...but oh well, i'm riding the Ichiro, Sexton wagon now, just hope the M's get some good starting pitching and that Joel Pinerio, and Ryan Franklin come around, they were suppose to be qualified starters, but have failed to prove consistency.

[Cats Against Frist]

63. I bought a goth 3-bedroom victorian in Iowa for $110,000

On 1.3 acres, with two outbuildings. I moved here from Seattle, and for 110k in Seattle, I could have bought a steel shed on 1/16 of an acre. I wanted to go back to Seattle, but I'm just going to live there part-time, for good, now.

It's very sad. I have tons of friends in Seattle that have little hope of owning their own homes. Homeowning is very cool. You get to paint the walls!!!

[Digit]

44. This is what you can get in North Raleigh

for 179,900

[Huckebein the Raven]

45. $175,000 here:

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=4&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&mxprice=200000&Image1.x=17&mlsttl=&mnbath=0&frm=bymap&pgnum=1&st=TN&mls=xmls&mnbed=0&js=on&ct=Memphis&Image1.y=6&zp=&areaid=2000089&mnprice=175000&poe=realtor&Image1=GO&sid=05A1AFC1CC99C&snumxlid=1052788262&lnksrc=00002

[mondo joe]

46. You can get so much more in many locales. Of course the problem

is yuo have to live there. ;-)

[demobabe]

49. That one in Maui would go for over $500K

For the lot...

Otherwise, all you can buy (maybe) in Maui for $175K is a small condo in the project that has all the section 8 renters.

[Blue_In_AK]

50. Here's what you get in Anchorage...

A little better, but not much.



Every day I'm grateful that I bought my duplex (4 bedrooms on this side, 3 on the other) back in 1990 when I got it for $117,000. Times sure do change.

[DiverDave]

51. The cheapest from 175-200K

Here in my area.

Just a bit better then the, um, fixer-upper you found.

http://tinyurl.com/bgkqw

[ucmike]

52. move that to NJ and sell it in minutes.

then the buyer can pay $8000 a year in property taxes if its moved to a quarter acre lot next to an abandoned factory.

i searched for houses in my town for $175k abd found a mobile home on a leased lot for $34k in the next town over and a seniors only assisted living apartment for $550 a month and $35k down.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

53. 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath, Beautiful woodwork in nice Pittsburgh suburb

Yep, we've got it pretty sweet in Pittsburgh/Allegheny County when it comes to home prices.

Here's an example of a beautiful house in a decent suburb:
http://www.realtor.com/Prop/1050531273

[Matariki]

55. That's a nice house

I hear Pittsburg has a good art scene. Is that true? I grew up in Allentown, which I really didn't like much.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

57. Absolutely. Here's a link for you

Quick overview of some of the highlights. By the way, statistically, we actually have more sunny days than Seattle...not by much, though...and we get snow in the winter. But the houses are incredibly reasonable, cheap even, when compared with other cities.

http://www.pitt.edu/~pittarts/arts_scene.html

[blue neen]

67. I love it here.

I'm actually in Westmoreland County, about 25 miles east of the city. We are blessed with our housing prices AND with the culture, museums, education, excellent health care, etc. in Pittsburgh. :hi:

[theboss]

70. No jobs though....

I'm a former Pittsburgher.

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

71. Plenty of jobs in select fields

Healthcare (bioengineering, healthcare administration, information technology, and the usual caregiver roles of healthcare)

More technology/IS development companies with the CMU connection.

But, the previous industries of Pittsburgh (steel, etc.) are gone.

[nadinbrzezinski]

56. Reminds me of Hawaii

and california

[shanti]

58. really....

NOTHING showed up in my neighborhood for that price, and i don't live in a ritzy city. it IS california, tho :shrug:

[BamaGirl]

59. Here you get

something like this for $179. Course the median income is pushing 35k. I don't see how anyone can afford these places. Heck, value's gone up so much I couldn't afford to buy my own house. :eyes:

http://www.dothanidx.com/listing.asp?mls=R0111647&site_id=91&site_domain=

[phusion]

61. holy crap...

that looks like it needs a quick makeover with a BULLDOZER.

Here's what $175k gets in Albuquerque:
http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=3&locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=175000&mxprice=175000&js=off&pgnum=1&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=500&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&ct=Albuquerque&st=NM&sbint=2&presort=sbint&sid=05A1F85013B6C&snumxlid=1052894926&lnksrc=00002

If you don't want a condo, here's what $175k gets you in Santa Fe (1hr north of here):

http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListing.asp?snum=27&locallnk=yes&frm=bymap&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&mnprice=150000&mxprice=175000&js=off&pgnum=3&fid=so&mnsqft=&mls=xmls&areaid=2554&typ=1%2C+2%2C+3%2C+4%2C+5%2C+6&poe=realtor&ct=Santa+Fe&st=NM&sbint=2&presort=sbint&sid=05A1F91A3AECC&snumxlid=1049913655&lnksrc=00002

[Boomer]

64. $83,000 gets you this in West Virginia eastern panhandle

At least it did 5 years ago. Now, it would probably go for at least $125,000. Still a bargain in comparison.

Four bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths, 2 kitchens (one large country kitchen), large studio, full basement, fireplace, wood floors, 3 brick garage bays.

Built in 1891 and still has some of the original fabulous light fixtures.

[StellaBlue]

65. In my neck of the woods (NE Texas)

$175,000



I think it's hideous, but it's better than that first post, even at that.

[Horse with no Name]

75. LOL Stella

I think you live near me.:)

[Touchdown]

83. How would you get the cobwebs off the ceiling in that?

Who the Hell needs a roof that high? Does it snow in NE Texas, cuz you can sure ski off of it? It looks like a witch's hat.

[StellaBlue]

87. Yeah, don't get me started on the ridiculously high roof pitches

This started to get really popular about 15 years ago, I guess, though they were steep before that - but not like this. And, no we don't get snow. Maybe like two flurries a year, lucky if they stick. It can get cold, but it's no winter wonderland around here. RIGHT NOW, for instance, on November the freaking 9th, it's 83 degrees at 5:30pm and HUMID.

ick, ick, ick.

If you think the exterior is bad, you should see what passes for stylish interior decorating around here. GAG. Let's just say the adjective 'cute' is usually in play to show appreciation for an especially nice country kitchen.

:puke:

[Greyhound]

66. move that to my old LA neighborhood and you're looking @ 500K

with a tiny lot hanging off a cliff.

[lovuian]

69. Scenic Views Breathtaking!!!

LOL!!! And some poor millionaire will buy it!!! and mow it down!!!

[Zinfandel]

72. That's a nice fixer-upper...with all that land around...I'd make an offer

of $150,000, add a wing put in Andersen windows and doors, new hardware & appliances, enhance the already, privacy, and sell it for $232,000...nice tidy profit!!!! Good deal for living on the West Coast!!!!

And buy another fixer-up!!!!

[Skidmore]

73. Here , $20k tops for the building. How big is the lot?

The land it's on would be worth more than the building.

[Horse with no Name]

74. This is what you get in my area

Exterior Brick,
Roof Type Composition,
Foundation Slab,
Fireplace One,
Cooling Heat Pump,
Heating Heat Pump,
Pool
Exterior Comments Patio, Storm Doors, Gutters,
Interior Features Game Room, Living Room, Garden Room, Split / Master,
Special Features Ceiling Fans, Smoke Alarms, Wet Bar, Garage Door Opener,
Utilities TXU Electric, County Water, Septic System, Telephone, Cable TV,
Kitchen Features Double Oven, Cooktop, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Disposal, Dishwasher,

[meisje]

76. Where are you, Kansas?

[Horse with no Name]

79. Just as bad

Texas ;)

[madokie]

77. Yep, that's what you will get here also

isn't it nice to live out here in the 'hicks'

[Horse with no Name]

78. Here is a great one--$150k in NE Texas

Stories: 1 Story,
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: NONE
Acres: 19.23
Age: 11-15 Years,
School: Chisum
Dist. to Loop: 9-15
Garage: Attached
Size: 2

[Touchdown]

85. That's a two story.

Somebody needs to tell the agent that those windows above the door are the tip-off.

[WritingIsMyReligion]

80. How purdy! Me wants to move there!

:eyes::eyes:

[Perky]

81. The last three years I have lived in LA and Norther nVA

A three bedroom small Ranch built in the mid 50s will saell for about $450k... WHere I lived.. the sma house would cost about $650K

In NoVa the market sees to have cooled a bit we are in a cul de sac of townhomes.. Packed like Sardines, but nic.. they were going for $600K buit it twice the space and buuilt in 2000.

Its pretty ugly out there.

[nomatrix]

84. Here's the drawback anywhere

what are the property taxes and insurances? The new assessment on the house can take it out of the affordable range.

[northzax]

86. this is what you can get in my zip code

Washington, DC. http://www.realtor.com/FindHome/HomeListings.asp?mlsttl=&frm=byzip&pgnum=1&mls=xmls&js=on&target=&ct=&st=&sbint=1&sbls=&sblo=0&lnksrc=SRP-ModSearch&stype=&zp=20001&areaid=20001&lid=Enter+MLS+ID&ss_aywr=&mnsqft=0&fid=so&exft=0&exft=0&exft=0&mnprice=100000&mxprice=200000&mnbed=0&mnbath=0&typ=1&typ=2&x=17&y=4&poe=realtor

there is one place between 100 and 200 thousand dollars. And it needs about 600 grand of work.

oh, and there was a triple murder on my block this weekend. We're now up to seven murders, within a baseball throw of my front door, this year. the apartment I live in is going condo, anyone want a small 2 bedroom that needs work in an unsafe neighborhood for 450 grand?: