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Exploring Real Estate: What Can $500k Get You Across Canada?

Daniel Crook by Daniel Crook
June 22, 2023
in Canada, Listings
Reading Time: 13 mins read
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According to the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average price of a home in Canada was $754,700 as of May 2023, up 1.6% from April. Although home prices continue to rise, there are still more affordable options across Canada at the $500,000 price point.

Whether you’re looking to move into a condo or a starter home in a more affordable city, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at some of the budget-conscious options we were able to find from coast to coast.

British Columbia

3309 – 13398 104 Avenue – Surrey

Laboutique Realty
Laboutique Realty

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking
  • Condo apartment
  • Walking score 64/Transit score 90

Located in central Surrey, this condo offers a beautiful mountain range view. It’s spacious and includes a Murphy bed and hidden crashpad. The dining table can also expand to accommodate eight people, making it the perfect place to entertain guests!

View the listing here.

417 – 3358 Crowley Drive – Vancouver

Oakwyn Realty
Oakwyn Realty

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking
  • Condo apartment
  • Walking score 64/Transit score 84

This one-bedroom unit is located on a quiet street in Vancouver. The spacious living room leads into the separate kitchen, as well as into the bedroom. The windows face a beautiful courtyard, with building amenities including a gym, party room and meeting room.

View the listing here.

Alberta

4040 31 Street North West – Edmonton

eXp RealtyeXp Realty
eXp Realty

Property details:

  • 3 beds, 2 baths, 4 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 23/Transit score 42

The open-concept layout in this home dazzles with its revamped kitchen and the beautifully sunlit dining area. The bathrooms all have exquisite finishes, and there is a basement with room for recreation and relaxation.

View the listing here.

Saskatchewan

558 Marlatte Lane – Saskatoon

eXp Realty
eXp Realty

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 4 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 10/Transit score 29

This home’s exceptional curb appeal will immediately impress you, with the open floor plan inside creating the perfect greeting for anyone entering the home. The beautifully designed kitchen is home to a large central island, and the home also has a legal basement suite with a separate entrance.

View the listing here.

8722 Herman Crescent – Regina

Realty Executives Diversified Realty
Realty Executives Diversified Realty

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 4 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 13/Transit score 28

This home is located in desirable Edgewater. You’re immediately met with a large foyer leading into the main dining area when you enter the home, with the open-concept living and kitchen space lit by large windows overlooking your spacious back garden and deck.

View the listing here.

Ontario

1210 – 830 Lawrence Avenue West – Toronto

Re/Max Realty Enterprises
Re/Max Realty Enterprises

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 parking
  • Condo apartment
  • Walking score 48/Transit score 83

This south-facing condo apartment is a beautifully functioning space, complete with a balcony overlooking the CN Tower! The apartment is also close to public transport and many different amenities.

View the listing here.

901 – 108 Garment Street – Kitchener

Re/Max Twin City Realty
Re/Max Twin City Realty

Property details:

  • 1 bed, 1 bath, 0 parking
  • Condo apartment
  • Walking score 48/Transit score 63

This condo is located in an exclusive art-deco building and is just a few steps from downtown Kitchener. It has sweeping views of the city, and the open-concept floor plan provides ample living space and a gourmet kitchen.

View the listing here.

New Brunswick

59 – 61 York Street – Moncton

eXp Realty
eXp Realty

Property details:

  • 6 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 32/Transit score 40

This charming multi-family home offers a convenient and comfortable lifestyle. The main level has a spacious kitchen and dining room as well as a living room and two bedrooms, while the upstairs unit has its own kitchen, dining room and a further two bedrooms.

View the listing here.

398 Golf Club Road – Fredericton

Keller Williams Capital Realty
Keller Williams Capital Realty

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 23/Transit score N/A

This four bedroom bungalow is only a stone’s throw from Fredericton golf club. The kitchen, living and dining rooms have a seamless flow into one another, making it the ideal place to entertain guests or spend time with loved ones.

View the listing here.

Nova Scotia

69 Forestglen Drive – Halifax

Royal Lepage Atlantic
Royal Lepage Atlantic

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 8/Transit score N/A

The main level of this bungalow has a bright and spacious living room with a cozy wood fireplace, with the room flowing right into the dining room. Downstairs you’ll find an open-concept rec room with plenty of room for a wet bar, or to turn it into a space for entertaining.

View the listing here.

Prince Edward Island

26 Mitchel Drive – Stratford

Homelife PEI Realty
Homelife PEI Realty

Property details:

  • 4 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 1/Transit score N/A

This split-level home has a bright and spacious kitchen, living and dining area with the kitchen cordoned off by a breakfast bar. The lower level of this home has a fourth bedroom and a rec room for turning into a space for entertaining or a family room.

View the listing here.

Newfoundland

401 Nascopie Avenue – Labrador City

Century 21 Big Land Realty
Century 21 Big Land Realty

Property details:

  • 3 beds, 2 baths, 0 parking
  • Detached
  • Walking score 61/Transit score N/A

This home is located on a quiet lot and close to many different amenities. The main level opens into the living room, with entrances to the large dining room and kitchen. The basement is also fully developed, with its own family room.

View the listing here.

Interested in learning more about one of these properties? Give us a call today to speak to a real estate agent in your area.

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Daniel Crook is a Content Marketing Specialist at Zoocasa. Daniel’s insights provide home buyers and sellers with knowledge of local and national markets to aid them in their real estate pursuits. Daniel covers a multitude of topics, ranging from mortgages to local market trends, as well as data-driven reports uncovering national trends. His work has been featured in outlets such as BNN Bloomberg, CTV News, the National Post and the Globe and Mail. You can find all his latest insights on the Zoocasa blog.

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