5 Homes Under $500k for Sale in North Carolina

Make homeownership a reality in North Carolina with our carefully curated selection of 5 homes under $500k for sale. These properties showcase that you don’t need to sacrifice quality or style to find the perfect home within your budget. Check them out below to discover more.

3021 Alton Phillips Road | $438,500

3021 Alton Phillips Road, Kinston, NC
Listing agent: Jackson S. Lancaster

$20,000 PRICE DROP – AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!! Start enjoying easy, one-level living today in this all brick, custom built beauty just minutes from town! Situated on a 1.06 acre lot in a quiet, country setting, this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home is what you’ve been waiting for! The beautiful curb appeal invites you home! Inside, you’ll be greeted by soaring 12 ft. ceilings in the living areas, gleaming Brazilian cherry wood floors, recessed lighting & gorgeous crown & chair rail moldings! The formal dining room has plenty of space for all your family holiday gatherings! The large living room features a cozy fireplace with newly added gas logs! The study features built-ins & 15 ft vaulted ceilings- the perfect spot to work from home! The unbelievable kitchen boasts custom cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floors & a breakfast bar! Quaint breakfast nook to sip your morning coffee overlooking the backyard!

 

Size: 2,667 sf

 

Price: $438,500

 

Listing details: The split bedroom plans offers a relaxing primary suite w/ trey ceilings, access to the rear covered porch, & an attached bath w/ tile floors, two vanities, soaking tub, separate shower, & two walk-in closets! Two spacious guest bedrooms plus a guest bath w/ tile floors! There is a permanent staircase to a walk-up attic w/ tons of storage and even room for expansion! Let the summer fun begin on your rear covered porch or in the stunning in-ground saltwater pool! Lots of patio space for lounging by the pool & for grilling at your summer BBQ’s! Enjoy the surround sound system inside the home and on the rear covered porch! Fenced- in backyard & a storage shed for all your toys! Don’t miss the 2-car attached garage plus a smaller third garage bay! Rinnai tankless water heater! Duke Energy electric provider! No city taxes, no HOA dues, & no flood insurance required! Only 45 minutes to I-95! Just 1.5 hours from North Carolina’s Crystal Coast Beaches! Sellers are providing a 1-Year Home Warranty to the buyers!

 

Contact: Jackson S. Lancaster, Exp Realty, +1 252.402.9067

23 Mallard Run Dr | $399,000

23 Mallard Run Dr, Arden, NC
Listing agent: Karla Marie Bertlshofer

Welcome to 23 Mallard Run Drive…this beautiful 2-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Inside you will find a cozy comfortable floor plan with high ceilings making the home feel even more spacious.

 

Size: 1,332 sf

 

Price: $399,000

 

Listing details: Enjoy this quaint neighborhood and beautiful mountain views on the front covered porch and the convenient location to amenities in the Asheville and Hendersonville areas. Just minutes from Biltmore Park, I-26, Asheville Regional Airport, and the Blueridge Parkway.

 

Contact: Karla Marie Bertlshofer,, +1 828.674.6804

Beautiful Home! | $452,080

6660 Kingbird Ct, Charlotte, NC
Listing agent: Francine Dupont

Beautiful one-owner home in Bradfield Farms, move-in ready, and meticulously maintained. This 5BR/3BA gem features vaulted/tray ceilings, fresh paint, heated floors, and skylights. Enjoy a spacious kitchen, decorative columns/niches, and extensive moldings. The two-tiered fenced backyard backs to trees and a stream.

 

Size: 2,850 sf

 

Price: $452,080

 

Listing details: Community amenities include pools, tennis, walking trails, and a stocked pond. Don’t miss out – make it yours today!

 

Contact: Francine Dupont, Dupont Real Estate, +1 704.506.8816

Lovely Ranch Home | $466,000

5509 Old Forge Cir, Raleigh, NC
Listing agent: Sornian Ingrid Stelly

Amazing opportunity to make this house a home. Great ranch on a quiet non pass through street in a convenient N. Raleigh location. Walk to N. Ridge shopping or the Racquet Club. 3 nice size bedrooms, formal LR and DR, ceramic bath, fenced back yard, and single carport.

 

Size: 1,625 sf

 

Price: $466,000

 

Listing details: Level lot, new furnace, storm windows and doors. Storage shed and carport storage. Enjoy peaceful nights on the deck.

 

Contact: Sornian Ingrid Stelly, Stone Gables, +1 910.587.7139

‘landing’ On The Lake | $475,000

285 Pintail Dr, Minnesott Beach, NC
Listing agent: Becca Lang

From the moment you walk in The Landing, all you see is water. The floor plan of this new model home was designed for the dining room, living room, and owner suite to have lake views that can’t help but make you feel relaxed. The finishes were inspired by a light and airy modern beach house. Lots of neat features like a TEN-foot island with leathered countertops, black windows, and a private three-sided back porch.

 

Size: 1,640 sf

 

Price: $475,000

 

Listing details: But the fan favorites so far have to be the vaulted ceilings that are planked with white-washed wood and the BEACH! Arlington Place has the unique combination of coastal living at 20’ above sea level. This growing neighborhood is on the Neuse River, between New Bern and Oriental. You’ll find a long list of amenities and custom-crafted homes designed for easy living. It feels different here because it is.

 

Contact: Becca Lang,, +1 252-599-1903