What You Get for $500,000

Charles A Beard

   What You Get for $500,000

PROVO, UTAH
LIST PRICE: $499,000

BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 3; INTERIOR: 2,790 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE : 0.56 acres; DATE BUILT: 1992.

This cedar-and-redwood home offers sweeping views of the Uinta Mountains. The house is part of a gated community of 50 lots but has a secluded yard. The homeowner's association fees ($55 a month) include access to a heated indoor pool. Some features — like vinyl kitchen floors — could use updating. The price has been lowered from $650,000.

Contact: Kennen Pyne (801) 765-9884.
Photo: Kennen Pyne

GREENWICH VILLAGE, MANHATTAN
LIST PRICE: $499,000

BEDROOMS: 0; BATHROOMS: 1; INTERIOR: Less than 300 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: n/a; DATE BUILT: ca. 1800.

This tiny parlor-floor studio is across the street from the house that provided Carrie Bradshaw's stoop in "Sex and the City." The current owners gutted the apartment, putting in a new tin ceiling and chandelier.A sofa bed that fits cleanly in the space and a large-screen TV are included in the price.

Contact: Armanda C. Squadrilli (646) 824-8379.
Photo: Goran Rukovina

SEATTLE
LIST PRICE: $519,950

BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2 full; INTERIOR: 2,410 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 3,920 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 1931.

This brick Tudor home is only a short drive to Interstate 5 and to the 324-acre Green Lake Park. The house's southwest exposure offers ample light; a covered patio in the backyard overlooks a well-established perennial garden. The lower level has a common room with an adjacent bathroom, which can serve as a guest suite.

Contact: Tashana Kolanowski (206) 240-8125.
Photo: Vicaso Imaging

CHARLESTON, W.VA.
LIST PRICE: $479,900

BEDROOMS: 5; BATHROOMS: 3.5; INTERIOR: 4,284 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 0.69 acres; DATE BUILT: 1992.

This brick home is set in a wooded area of South Hills, a neighborhood with good public schools. The current owner has repainted the house and remodeled the kitchen and master bath. The home has three bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs; a den on the lower level has built-in bookshelves and can serve as a sixth bedroom or an office.

Contact: Regina Holbert (304) 720-1274.
Photo: Margo Teeter/Old Colony Company

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO.
LIST PRICE: $495,000

BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 3; INTERIOR: 1,854 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 117 acres; DATE BUILT: 1976.

This home in rural Missouri, two hours southwest of St. Louis, is on a private lake and has a dock. There are trails for walking and riding, and the Mark Twain National Forest is nearby. The house itself is not distinctive except for a stone fireplace made from rocks culled from creeks on the property. It is about a half-hour's drive from a commercial center.

Contact: Diana Rogers (573) 244-3033.
Photo: Diana Rogers

PORTLAND, ME.
LIST PRICE: $495,000

BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2; INTERIOR: 2,270 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 6,098 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 1840.

This apartment occupies two stories of a two-unit renovated Victorian home in Munjoy Hill, a working-class neighborhood that has attracted artists. The conservatory on the third floor offers views of Casco Bay, and the home is within walking distance of three restaurants and an organic market and bakery. The house is energy-efficient.

Contact: Colleen Bedard (207) 233-7273.
Photo: Melissa Chaput

MILWAUKEE
LIST PRICE: $499,900

BEDROOMS: 2; BATHROOMS: 2; INTERIOR: 1,823 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE : n/a; DATE BUILT: 2006.

This apartment is part of an 80-unit building in the Third Ward, a former manufacturing district that has started to attract art galleries and condominium development. The kitchen has a two-tier eat-in island and custom cabinets. A balcony looks out at the Milwaukee River where it empties into Lake Michigan. Two parking spaces in a common garage come with the purchase.

Contact: Tom Riley (414) 755-1640.
Photo: Tom Riley

DALLAS
LIST PRICE: $497,500

BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 3.5; INTERIOR: 3,104 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 7,000 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: ca. 1918.

Originally built as a fourplex, this building with neo-Classical influences won an award from a preservation society for its recent conversion to a single-family home. Charming details include a salvaged claw-foot tub and a spacious covered balcony. The retrofit has also left several idiosyncrasies, like an interior staircase that was built too close to the front door.

Contact: Don Thompson (972) 814-4024.
Photo: Adam Caran

LAS VEGAS
LIST PRICE: $499,999

BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 4; INTERIOR: 3,220 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 8,276 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 2004.

This Mission-style home is part of a master-planned community at the Southern Highlands Golf Club. It was recently foreclosed on; an investor buyer is now reselling it. A private courtyard has a heated pool, an outdoor fireplace and a whirlpool tub; a staircase from the courtyard leads up to an observation deck. The house is only a 20-minute drive to the Las Vegas Strip.

Contact: Gary Anter (702) 743-4122.
Photo: Gary Anter

NEW ORLEANS
LIST PRICE: $495,000

BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2.5; INTERIOR: 2,100 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 3,045 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 2009.

This two-story Uptown home has Georgian and Italianate features. There is abundant natural light, and a 300-square-foot porch wraps around the back and one side of the house. The neighborhood is a mix of shotgun houses and stately, historic homes; the property is one block from the shops, art galleries and bars of Magazine Street.

Contact: Stephanie Bruno (504) 610-4207.
Photo: Stephanie Bruno

NANTUCKET, MASS.
LIST PRICE: $539,000

BEDROOMS: 2; BATHROOMS: 2.5; INTERIOR: 2,445 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 0.26 acres; DATE BUILT: 2007.

The Nantucket architect S. M. Roethke designed this home with weathered-gray-shingle siding to match the island's signature style. This is a stand-alone home in a cluster of four such houses; owners must pay $100 a month to cover landscaping and snow removal. The house has a single-car garage, a spacious kitchen and an outdoor shower.

Contact: Kathryn Hatcher (508) 228-1881.
Photo: S.M. Roethke Design

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.
LIST PRICE: $525,000

BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 4; INTERIOR: 3,612 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 2.5 acres; DATE BUILT: 1965.

This idiosyncratic midcentury modern home in the northeastern part of the city was designed by the owner-architect, George Seminoff. The house is built around a shaded rectangular pool surrounded by an intricate garden, and the lower level is exposed brick. One side of the master bathroom is all glass. There is also an 1,100-square-foot guesthouse on the property.

Contact: Allan E. Arnold (405) 843-8448.
Photo: David McNeese/Getty, for The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/10/25/magazine/1025-PRICE_index.html

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Moh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Webmaster Site Creator \| Administrator Joined: 24 May 2006 Location: New York, US Online Status: Offline Posts: 3501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moh Quote Reply Topic: What You Get for $500,000 Posted: 22 Nov 2009 at 6:27pm
	What You Get for $500,000 PROVO, UTAH LIST PRICE: $499,000 BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 3; INTERIOR: 2,790 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE : 0.56 acres; DATE BUILT: 1992. This cedar-and-redwood home offers sweeping views of the Uinta Mountains. The house is part of a gated community of 50 lots but has a secluded yard. The homeowner's association fees ($55 a month) include access to a heated indoor pool. Some features — like vinyl kitchen floors — could use updating. The price has been lowered from $650,000. Contact: Kennen Pyne (801) 765-9884. Photo: Kennen Pyne GREENWICH VILLAGE, MANHATTAN LIST PRICE: $499,000 BEDROOMS: 0; BATHROOMS: 1; INTERIOR: Less than 300 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: n/a; DATE BUILT: ca. 1800. This tiny parlor-floor studio is across the street from the house that provided Carrie Bradshaw's stoop in "Sex and the City." The current owners gutted the apartment, putting in a new tin ceiling and chandelier.A sofa bed that fits cleanly in the space and a large-screen TV are included in the price. Contact: Armanda C. Squadrilli (646) 824-8379. Photo: Goran Rukovina SEATTLE LIST PRICE: $519,950 BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2 full; INTERIOR: 2,410 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 3,920 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 1931. This brick Tudor home is only a short drive to Interstate 5 and to the 324-acre Green Lake Park. The house's southwest exposure offers ample light; a covered patio in the backyard overlooks a well-established perennial garden. The lower level has a common room with an adjacent bathroom, which can serve as a guest suite. Contact: Tashana Kolanowski (206) 240-8125. Photo: Vicaso Imaging CHARLESTON, W.VA. LIST PRICE: $479,900 BEDROOMS: 5; BATHROOMS: 3.5; INTERIOR: 4,284 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 0.69 acres; DATE BUILT: 1992. This brick home is set in a wooded area of South Hills, a neighborhood with good public schools. The current owner has repainted the house and remodeled the kitchen and master bath. The home has three bedrooms upstairs and two downstairs; a den on the lower level has built-in bookshelves and can serve as a sixth bedroom or an office. Contact: Regina Holbert (304) 720-1274. Photo: Margo Teeter/Old Colony Company WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO. LIST PRICE: $495,000 BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 3; INTERIOR: 1,854 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 117 acres; DATE BUILT: 1976. This home in rural Missouri, two hours southwest of St. Louis, is on a private lake and has a dock. There are trails for walking and riding, and the Mark Twain National Forest is nearby. The house itself is not distinctive except for a stone fireplace made from rocks culled from creeks on the property. It is about a half-hour's drive from a commercial center. Contact: Diana Rogers (573) 244-3033. Photo: Diana Rogers PORTLAND, ME. LIST PRICE: $495,000 BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2; INTERIOR: 2,270 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 6,098 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 1840. This apartment occupies two stories of a two-unit renovated Victorian home in Munjoy Hill, a working-class neighborhood that has attracted artists. The conservatory on the third floor offers views of Casco Bay, and the home is within walking distance of three restaurants and an organic market and bakery. The house is energy-efficient. Contact: Colleen Bedard (207) 233-7273. Photo: Melissa Chaput MILWAUKEE LIST PRICE: $499,900 BEDROOMS: 2; BATHROOMS: 2; INTERIOR: 1,823 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE : n/a; DATE BUILT: 2006. This apartment is part of an 80-unit building in the Third Ward, a former manufacturing district that has started to attract art galleries and condominium development. The kitchen has a two-tier eat-in island and custom cabinets. A balcony looks out at the Milwaukee River where it empties into Lake Michigan. Two parking spaces in a common garage come with the purchase. Contact: Tom Riley (414) 755-1640. Photo: Tom Riley DALLAS LIST PRICE: $497,500 BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 3.5; INTERIOR: 3,104 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 7,000 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: ca. 1918. Originally built as a fourplex, this building with neo-Classical influences won an award from a preservation society for its recent conversion to a single-family home. Charming details include a salvaged claw-foot tub and a spacious covered balcony. The retrofit has also left several idiosyncrasies, like an interior staircase that was built too close to the front door. Contact: Don Thompson (972) 814-4024. Photo: Adam Caran LAS VEGAS LIST PRICE: $499,999 BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 4; INTERIOR: 3,220 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 8,276 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 2004. This Mission-style home is part of a master-planned community at the Southern Highlands Golf Club. It was recently foreclosed on; an investor buyer is now reselling it. A private courtyard has a heated pool, an outdoor fireplace and a whirlpool tub; a staircase from the courtyard leads up to an observation deck. The house is only a 20-minute drive to the Las Vegas Strip. Contact: Gary Anter (702) 743-4122. Photo: Gary Anter NEW ORLEANS LIST PRICE: $495,000 BEDROOMS: 3; BATHROOMS: 2.5; INTERIOR: 2,100 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 3,045 sq. ft.; DATE BUILT: 2009. This two-story Uptown home has Georgian and Italianate features. There is abundant natural light, and a 300-square-foot porch wraps around the back and one side of the house. The neighborhood is a mix of shotgun houses and stately, historic homes; the property is one block from the shops, art galleries and bars of Magazine Street. Contact: Stephanie Bruno (504) 610-4207. Photo: Stephanie Bruno NANTUCKET, MASS. LIST PRICE: $539,000 BEDROOMS: 2; BATHROOMS: 2.5; INTERIOR: 2,445 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 0.26 acres; DATE BUILT: 2007. The Nantucket architect S. M. Roethke designed this home with weathered-gray-shingle siding to match the island's signature style. This is a stand-alone home in a cluster of four such houses; owners must pay $100 a month to cover landscaping and snow removal. The house has a single-car garage, a spacious kitchen and an outdoor shower. Contact: Kathryn Hatcher (508) 228-1881. Photo: S.M. Roethke Design OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. LIST PRICE: $525,000 BEDROOMS: 4; BATHROOMS: 4; INTERIOR: 3,612 sq. ft.; LOT SIZE: 2.5 acres; DATE BUILT: 1965. This idiosyncratic midcentury modern home in the northeastern part of the city was designed by the owner-architect, George Seminoff. The house is built around a shaded rectangular pool surrounded by an intricate garden, and the lower level is exposed brick. One side of the master bathroom is all glass. There is also an 1,100-square-foot guesthouse on the property. Contact: Allan E. Arnold (405) 843-8448. Photo: David McNeese/Getty, for The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/10/25/magazine/1025-PRICE_index.html
	"When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars" -Charles A Beard

Nada Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Administrator Joined: 11 Dec 2006 Location: New York, USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 3966	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nada Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 10:06am
	So which one are you buying for me? I noticed that you incuded the listing agent and their phone number in your post .... was that so that I could directly contact them to negotiate the sale before you sign all the paperwork? I would prefer the Seattle Tudor, but I am willing to let you decide.
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Moh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Webmaster Site Creator \| Administrator Joined: 24 May 2006 Location: New York, US Online Status: Offline Posts: 3501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moh Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 2010 at 8:44pm
	Nadawi, Nice choice... I like the ones in PROVO, UTAH and CHARLESTON, W.VA. You can sign the papers and write a check and I will send you the money later
	"When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars" -Charles A Beard

Rusul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Member Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rusul Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 9:40am
	hey guys! long time no see right? LOL anyway, who cares! like the one in CHARLESTON, W.VA.! cuz its near me. : )

Moh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Webmaster Site Creator \| Administrator Joined: 24 May 2006 Location: New York, US Online Status: Offline Posts: 3501	Post Options Post Reply Quote Moh Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2010 at 7:35pm
	Hey Rusul... yes indeed... long time no see! I hope everything is going well... That W.V. house rocks!
	"When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars" -Charles A Beard

Rusul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Member Joined: 14 Sep 2007 Location: United States Online Status: Offline Posts: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rusul Quote Reply Posted: 04 Feb 2010 at 1:45am
	i know right? it's been long time! oh well, yeah everything is fine. : ) just busy studying and working! but yeah you're right. that W VA house is cool kinda!