Bang For Your Buck: $500K homes in Fort Worth

Get a bang for your buck with three homes currently on the market for ~$500,000 in Fort Worth.

Photo of a two-story brick house with a white wrap-around porch

Find your dream home in the Fort Worth neighborhood that’s right for you.

Photo courtesy of Burt Ladner Real Estate

Savings burning a hole in your pocket? With the Fort Worth real estate market starting to cool off and houses averaging 44 days the market, it’s time to invest those dollars in your future home.

With factors like location, amenities, and size affecting home value, keep reading to see what $500,000 gets you in different areas of Fort Worth so you can get the most bang for your buck.

Giphy of brick house with large double-height living room and covered back patio

The Carter Riverside home also has a bonus room that can be used as a home office or gym.

Photos courtesy of The Ashton Agency

200 Casa Blanca Ave., Monticello | 2 BD, 2 BA
This red brick home is perfect for families who like to entertain, featuring a large living room with vaulted ceilings, built-in coffee and wine bar, and shady covered patio.

  • Our favorite feature: The plantation shutters that bring light into the living space from multiple directions
  • In the neighborhood: Conveniently located along Camp Bowie Boulevard, Monticello is blocks from world-class museums like the Kimbell and the Modern.
Giphy of white house with pool

Relax by your private pool with multiple outdoor seating areas.

3000 Yucca Ave., Carter Riverside | 4 BD, 2 BA
The updated residence was built in 1935 and features a shaded pool and a separate apartment over the detached garage.

  • Our favorite feature: The gated driveway with parking space for residents and guests
  • In the neighborhood: The house is within walking distance of Amon Carter Riverside High School and the sports courts at Sylvania Park.
Giphy of brick, two-story home with wraparound porch

Don’t miss the rich hardwood floors or decorative leaded glass doors at this Riverbend home.

Photos courtesy of Burt Ladner Real Estate

5837 Forest Bend Pl., Riverbend | 3 BD, 2.5 BA
Relax with a glass of iced tea on the wraparound front porch or cozy up by the fireplace in this family home.

  • Our favorite feature: The storybook-like leaded glass windows on the second floor
  • In the neighborhood: The gated Riverbend neighborhood offers tranquility with tree-filled parks and trails along the Trinity River West Fork.

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