The Value of a Bargain
Foreclosed Homes for under $50,000
Most people like the idea of getting great value at a bargain price, particularly when buying a home.
The idea of finding such a deal has a lot of potential home buyers taking a closer look at what the foreclosure home market has to offer.
Many are discovering a wide selection of properties available at an affordable price. For a multitude of reasons today, foreclosed
properties can be found in a variety of communities that run the economic spectrum from the middle-class to the most affluent.
E. Grand Blvd. in Detroit, Michigan: List Price $42,500
Take for example this 2,720 square foot, two story, 4 bedroom, and 2 bathroom single family home located
on According to recent sales data, based on a variety of single family properties within the same zip code, a comparable home has an
estimated market value of $593,939. The median sale price for a similar home in this area is $88,000. It’s currently being offered
for only $42,500.
Here are a few additional examples of homes under $50,000 whose
potential market value is higher than its current sale price:
Genesee St.,Lockport, NY: List Price $29,900
- This two-story, 2,256 square feet,
4 bedrooms and 1.5 bath single family home can provide a family with
plenty of ample space.
- Comparable properties within this
zip code, based on recent sales would be estimated at $104,881.
- Median sales price of a home in
the 14094 zip code is $70,100.
- Located just eighteen miles from
beautiful Niagara Falls, Lockport possesses a vibrant and prosperous
business community with 50 manufacturing firms and over 850 retail
and commercial establishments.
W Penn St.,Butler, PA: List Price $39,900
- A 2,095 square feet, 4 bedroom and
2 bath charming two-story residence with plenty of potential.
- Median sales price of a comparable
home in this zip code is $107,300.
- Established in 1804, this small
but vibrant community is just 40 miles from the bustling sights and
sounds of Pittsburgh. This proximity allows Butler to combine the
advantages of small town living with the convenience of larger city
amenities.
Gentry St.,Frankfort, IN: List Price $34,900
- With a little work, this 1,820
square feet, 4 bedroom and 1.5 bath home has the ability to offer
any home buyer a great return on their investment.
- Median sales price of a home in
the 46041 zip code is $139,650.
- Located in "Indiana's
Technology Corridor", Frankfort and Clinton County have
experienced some of the strongest growth rates in the state.
E. 23rdSt., Des Moines, IA: List Price $39,900
- Built in 1900, this 1,129 square
feet, 3 bedrooms and 1 bath single family residence would make a
great starter home for a family looking to own their first house.
- Based on recent sales activity of
comparable single-family properties within this zip code, the
property’s value is estimated at $67,198.
- Median sales price of a similar
home in this zip code is $117,500.
- Iowa’s capitol city is the
center of culture, government action and business for the state.
With a metro population of 456,000, Des Moines is an active and
diverse city.
In today’s market, more than ever, a
home buyer or investor can find several good to exceptional
foreclosure opportunities in cities all across the country. Who
knows, you may even find a hidden gem; that incredible deal that
provides you with substantial equity, over and above your down
payment. Foreclosures, for the right buyer, represent a great way
to buy a home at a lower price and often sell for a minimum of ten to
twenty percent off the market value of similar properties. Under the
right buying conditions, a new owner may even find themselves with
instant equity upon closing.