3 Texas Cities Where You Can Buy Homes For $100,000 or Less
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Jami Farkas
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Everything’s bigger in Texas, right?
Not necessarily when it comes to housing prices. The average home value in the state is $306,756, according to Zillow’s May 2024 numbers — way below that national home value of $360,681. And there are pockets in the state where you still can buy a single-family home for less than $100,000.
If you’re shopping for a new Texas abode at a price to fit a $100,000 budget, read on to learn about three of the locations that might suit your needs.
1. Victoria
Southeast of San Antonio and about 50 miles from the water of the Gulf of Mexico is Victoria, which is celebrating its bicentennial in 2024. A modern city with a small-town feel. Victoria has a deep history.
There’s a lot to do locally if you live in Victoria and a variety of places to call home. How about this listing: a newly updated and turn-key two-bedroom, one-bathroom home that sits on 0.32 acres and recently was listed on Zillow for $94,900. It’s a 796-square-foot charmer, and the large trees on the lot provide shade on the hot Texas days.
2. Amarillo
Amarillo, in the Texas panhandle, sits about halfway between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Oklahoma City — a stop along historic Route 66. If your family needs a place to spread out, you could do it in a four-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1.950-square-foot house in Amarillo. It needs a little bit of TLC, but at $99,900, the home comes out to just $51 per square foot. The property includes a covered patio area for relaxing or entertaining, and it’s near parks and schools.
3. Wichita Falls
About 150 miles northwest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is Wichita Falls, which has become known for its arts and food scene. The Castaway Cove Waterpark is a destination in the city, and you could find your next home near it – a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home that includes a flex space for an office or extra bedroom. The list price is $100,000.
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