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20 Amazing Houses Under $200,000

Good news, frugalistas: Whether you’re a city slicker or a country bumpkin, there’s a slice of the American Dream waiting for you for under $200K. Let’s take inventory, shall we?

Here's What $300,000 Will Buy You In All 50 States


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Brattleboro, Vt (3 Br, 3ba)

A modest budget will land you a mint period home (with an open concept and original details) in this charming Vermont town.

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Tubac, Az (2br, 2ba)

If you need us, we’ll be soaking up that dry desert heat poolside in this beautiful artist colony (one of many amenities included in the spa-like complex). 

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Salt Lake City, Ut (2 Br, 1 Ba)

This totally updated, cute-as-a-button Craftsman bungalow (in hip and happenin’ SLC) has our name written all over it.

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Detroit, Mi (3 Br, 3 Ba)

While she needs some updates, we think this gracious colonial (with a dry bar, library and glassed-in porch) is well worth the elbow grease.


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Sebastian, Fl (4 Br, 3 Ba)

This immaculate, nearly new home is a just a five-minute drive to white sand beaches, crystalline waters and the sights and sounds of downtown Sebastian.

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New Wilmington, Pa (5br, 2 Ba)

Victorian meets farmhouse meets updated everything in this delightful in-town home. (We’ll take our breakfast on this sunny porch, thanks.)

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Harrodsburg, Ky (5 Br, 3 Ba)

Decorative ceilings, gleaming hardwood, original fireplaces, oh my! We’ll happily break out the paint and whip this grand old gem into our dream home.

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Pella, Ia (4 Br, 2 Ba)

Honestly, we were sold on this jewel box the minute we saw the cozy three-season sunroom (and leafy, mature trees on the front lawn).

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Castine, Me (3 Br, 2 Ba)

This surprisingly roomy antique is just a few paces from the beach—and located in one of the loveliest historic towns in America.

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Summerville, Sc (3 Br, 3 Ba)

How’s this amenity-laden, fully updated beauty for Southern charm?

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Chincoteague, Va (2 Br, 1 Ba)

Enjoy the famed island’s untouched beaches (and 14,000-acre wildlife refuge) from the comfort of this adorable, energy-efficient beach cottage.

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Cincinnati, Oh (3 Br, 2 Ba)

Give us all the French doors, bay windows and newly renovated kitchens, please.

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Dennis, Ma (1 Br, 1 Ba)

We're growing giddy at the thought of owning our own (granted, bite-size) Cape Cod beach escape.

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Coquille, Or (3 Br, 1 Ba)

You chose the Pacific Northwest for the great green outdoors, right? Best enjoy it from this fresh, amply windowed “cabin” in the woods.

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Middletown, Ct (3 Br, 2 Ba)

Pure New England perfection: We’ll gladly move to the suburbs for this polished yet cozy colonial with tons of green space.

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Canandaigua, Ny (3 Br, 2 Ba)

This tastefully renovated, move-in-ready colonial is just a few minutes away from the bonkers-picturesque Canandaigua Lake.

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Pahoa, Hi (2 Br, 1 Ba)

Admit it: You’ve always wanted a lanai (and a pretty pink facade).

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Mobile, Al (3 Br, 4ba)

Can we take a moment to talk about these windows? And original floors? And this exterior paint color? 

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Tiverton, Ri (3br, 2ba)

Think bay views, weathered cedar shingles and lovingly maintained details like soapstone sinks and claw-foot tubs.

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Waco, Tx (3 Br, 2 Ba)

Paging Chip and Joanna. This light, bright and leafy pad is ready for a modern farmhouse makeover.



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From 2014-2019 Grace Beuley Hunt held the role of Home Editor covering interior design, styling, trends and more.