From the Group Chat: 5 Upstate Homes Under $500k
A post-modern standout, off-grid mountain house, classic 1930s cabin, and more.
Howdy, and happy Wednesday!
We often feature homes with seven-figure price tags — compelling to look at, but not always reflective of where most buyers are starting their search. After a while, that end of the market can begin to feel a bit removed from the day-to-day reality of house hunting.
Homes under $500k tell a different story in the Catskills. In this range, buyers tend to focus more on structure, setting, and long-term potential than on finishes or square footage. The strongest listings aren’t always the most obvious ones at first glance, but they reward a closer look.
This week’s From the Group Chat focuses on five such properties, all priced below $500,000.
Our list includes a 3,000-square-foot post-modern home, a mountainside 1930s cabin, a treehouse-inspired solar-powered home, a project-ready cottage with a quarter mile of private creek frontage, and a modern artist retreat in the Northern Catskills. Each offers something a little different — and together they show that interesting homes can still be found below the half-million mark.
More to come as the spring market begins to pick up.
– Hannah + the EB Team
P.S. The From the Group Chat archive spans listings from $300k to $40 million. Click the button below to explore them all.