The Cheapest House

The cheapest house in Los Angeles

John — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:12:27 +0000

Here’s a list of houses for sale in LA for under $150,000. Not sure how many of these are inhabitable, but here’s a list:

Windermere Real Estate

Los Angeles Area Home $100,300 7/28 2:46A

Address: 126 W 52nd PL, Los Angeles, CA 90037, MLS: M10079969 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 624 sqft, Year Built: 1938, Listing Courtesy of: MRMLS / CENTURY 21 REALTY MASTERS: J.J. L. […]
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Compton Area Home $125,000 7/28 2:46A

Address: 2220 E Piru ST, Compton, CA 90222, MLS: I10079714 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 736 sqft, Year Built: 1923, Listing Courtesy of: MRMLS / BEECHWOOD REALTY: MARIA ISABEL RAMIR. […]
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Compton Area Home $140,000 7/28 2:48A

Address: 412 W PEAR ST, Compton, CA 90222, MLS: C10034146 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 912 sqft, Year Built: 1930, Listing Courtesy of: MRMLS / BRIDGEPORTE REAL ESTATE, INC.: LAURA. […]
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Los Angeles Area Home $115,000 7/28 2:42A

Address: 525 W 111th ST, Los Angeles, CA 90044, MLS: C10066339 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 995 sqft, Year Built: 1928, Listing Courtesy of: MRMLS / PRESIDENTIAL INC. H.H.: LIDIA YU. […]
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Placentia Area Home $48,000 7/29 2:42A

Address: 250 S ROSE DR 148, Placentia, CA 92870, MLS: M10060166 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 2.00 , Building Size: 1,440 sqft, Year Built: 1973, Listing Courtesy of: MRMLS / PRUDENTIAL CALIFORNIA REALTY:. […]
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The Cheapest House in Seattle

John — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:46:01 +0000

Here is a list of houses in Seattle that are actually for sale under $200,000.

Windermere Real Estate

Skyway Area Home $189,900 7/7 11:47A

Address: 12604 78th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, MLS: 99401 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,460 sqft, Lot Size: 7800.00 sqft, Year Built: 1959, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Bett. […]
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Beacon Hill Area Home $200,000 7/20 1:13A

Address: 2912 23rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144, MLS: 105747 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,100 sqft, Lot Size: 4000.00 sqft, Year Built: 1921, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / John. […]
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Skyway Area Home $99,900 7/14 12:43P

Address: 8210 S 130th St, Seattle, WA 98178, MLS: 52850 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 720 sqft, Lot Size: 1.03 acres, Year Built: 1974, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / The Helli. […]
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Highland Park Area Home $198,000 7/4 10:28A

Address: 9012 10th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, MLS: 98267 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 780 sqft, Year Built: 1924, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / RE/MAX Eastside Brokers, Inc.
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Bryn Mawr Area Home $100,000 7/11 11:26P

Address: 8529 S 117th St, Seattle, WA 98178, MLS: 19523 , Building Size: 860 sqft, Lot Size: 6000.00 sqft, Year Built: 1913, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Green Stone Properties, Inc.
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Skyway Area Home $179,000 7/22 8:45A

Address: 11280 57 Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178, MLS: 106932 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,480 sqft, Lot Size: 11200.00 sqft, Year Built: 1946
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Upper Rainier Beach Area Home $120,400 7/29 10:42A

Address: 5147 S Creston St, Seattle, WA 98178, MLS: 19045 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 910 sqft, Lot Size: 7449.00 sqft, Year Built: 1935
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Allentown Area Home $191,900 7/12 2:14P

Address: 10630 18th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146, MLS: 101883 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,310 sqft, Lot Size: 9906.00 sqft, Year Built: 1920, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Gr. […]
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The Cheapest House in San Francisco

John — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:13:25 +0000

Here’s a list of houses for sale in San Francisco for under $300K:

Windermere Real Estate

SAN FRANCISCO Area Detached Home $249,000 6/3 7:37P

Address: 1412 QUESADA AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94124, MLS: 40469946 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 984 sqft, Lot Size: 2500.00 sqft, Year Built: 1908, Listing Courtesy of: East Bay MLS. […]
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San Francisco Single-Family Home $199,888 7/8 1:05P

Address: 4221 Moraga St, San Francisco, CA 94122, MLS: 372803 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 921 sqft, Year Built: 1915, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALTORS / S. […]
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San Francisco Single-Family Home $299,900 5/12 1:08P

Address: 1159 Fitzgerald Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, MLS: 370442 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,175 sqft, Year Built: 1900, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALT. […]
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San Francisco Area Condominium $225,738 4/30 1:24P

Address: 4800 3rd St 201, San Francisco, CA 94124, MLS: 369822 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 712 sqft, Year Built: 2009, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALTORS /. […]
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San Francisco Area Condominium $299,500 5/4 1:33P

Address: 3981 Alemany Blvd 215, San Francisco, CA 94132, MLS: 358330 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2.00 , Building Size: 948 sqft, Year Built: 2002, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALT. […]
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San Francisco Area Condominium $150,000 6/8 1:18P

Address: 690 Market St 305, San Francisco, CA 94104, MLS: 371491 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2.00 , Building Size: 0 sqft, Year Built: 2007, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALTORS /. […]
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Daly City Single-Family Home $299,000 3/4 1:10P

Address: 230 Rio Verde St, Daly City, CA 94014, MLS: 367152 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 740 sqft, Year Built: 1927, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALTORS / Zep. […]
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San Francisco Area Condominium $236,003 6/26 1:17P

Address: 4800 3rd St 402, San Francisco, CA 94124, MLS: 372543 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 563 sqft, Year Built: 2009, Listing Courtesy of: San Francisco Association of REALTORS /. […]
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The cheapest house in Portland

John — Thu, 06 May 2010 06:14:38 +0000

Here is a list of houses in Portland that are actually for sale under $125,000.

Windermere Real Estate

Portland Area Home $114,900 7/5 10:40A

Address: 6840 SE 67TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206, MLS: 9090153 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,500 sqft, Lot Size: 0.18 acres, Year Built: 1913, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Newdoor Real. […]
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Portland Area Home $123,000 7/6 11:10A

Address: 8126 SE 64TH AVE, Portland, OR 97206, MLS: 10035539 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,779 sqft, Lot Size: 0.11 acres, Year Built: 1959, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Stellar Rea. […]
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Portland Area Home $99,900 7/27 5:42P

Address: 2636 SE 87th ST, Portland, OR 97266, MLS: 10061613 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 624 sqft, Lot Size: 0.14 acres, Year Built: 1926, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Keller William. […]
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Portland Area Home $117,500 7/10 11:41A

Address: 6103 SE 85TH AVE, Portland, OR 97266, MLS: 10011732 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 824 sqft, Lot Size: 0.09 acres, Year Built: 1922, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Realty Soluti. […]
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Portland Area Home $99,900 7/26 6:11P

Address: 12104 SE MILL CT, Portland, OR 97216, MLS: 10061278 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,008 sqft, Lot Size: 0.17 acres, Year Built: 1940, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Oregon Firs. […]
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Portland Area Home $125,000 7/16 4:12P

Address: 17839 SE MAIN ST, Portland, OR 97233, MLS: 10058527 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,000 sqft, Lot Size: 0.16 acres, Year Built: 1958, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Elite Realt. […]
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Portland Area Home $99,900 7/22 5:13P

Address: 2433 SE 85TH AVE, Portland, OR 97216, MLS: 10039366 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,496 sqft, Lot Size: 0.11 acres, Year Built: 1948, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / John L. Sco. […]
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Portland Area Home $115,000 7/13 3:13P

Address: 8703 N CRAWFORD ST, Portland, OR 97203, MLS: 10057395 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 2.10 , Building Size: 1,316 sqft, Lot Size: 0.02 acres, Year Built: 2001, Listing Courtesy of: RMLS / Keller Wi. […]
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The New Homebuyer’s Tax Credit

John — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:52:15 +0000

So, the stimulus package changed the first time homebuyer’s tax credit up a little bit. Those of us who were hoping for a credit for all were disappointed, but if you haven’t owned a primary residence in the last three years, you might be in luck. You have the next 12 months to find a purchase a primary residence for yourself and get a tax credit. The tax credit is at most $8,000, depending on your income level and the price of the house. Since most houses out there are going to cost more than $80,000, it probably depends on your income.

I’m sure your friendly neighborhood real estate agent will have all the information you’ll need if you are in the market for a new house.

Permanent Affordability?

John — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:38:35 +0000

There is a condo project in Portland, OR that has several units for sale with a catch. If you buy a unit that is priced under $105,000 and take advantage of a $2,500 grant, you will be bound by a covenant that limits the resale price to market value or an increase of twice the CPI, whichever is lower. While I don’t see this as much of a problem, especially when it’s a condominium, that I don’t expect to appreciate at the same rate of single family housing, some people might be locked into the mentality that your residence is another way to cash in.

The Portland real estate market has been appreciating at much more than twice the CPI for the last several years, but that certainly cannot continue indefinitely. $2,500 isn’t really all the much money to make a promise that might limit your future capital gains, but if it makes the difference for you to purchase a condo that you love, the convenant might help someone else purchase it later. The project is a live/work condo project in NE Portland, the website is at www.milepostfive.com.

Condo, mobile home, houseboat?

John — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:13:33 +0000

How about these alternatives to a single family house? A condominium is a pretty standard option for someone trying to find an affordable housing situation in a popular city, but would you like to live on the water?

A sailboat, yacht, barge, or houseboat can be something you can find in cities with waterfront areas. Both Seattle and Portland have many seafaring live-aboards residing there. It might be a little harder to get a mortgage on a houseboat, and it might be a little cramped for some, but it can be a cheap way to live in the middle of Seattle.

Mobile homes have a pretty bum rap these days, but would you like to live in one to save some money on your living situation? I know that there are a few mobile home parks in some nice neighborhoods in Portland. Most of the parks in Seattle (if not all) have been shooed away. Let’s bring the home back into the mobile home…

The cheapest house in Tacoma

John — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:51:31 +0000

Here’s a list of actual houses in Tacoma, Washington that are for sale for less than $100,000:

Windermere Real Estate

Tacoma Area Home $99,900 7/12 3:03P

Address: 2128 S Sheridan St, Tacoma, WA 98405, MLS: 101940 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,155 sqft, Lot Size: 3049.00 sqft, Year Built: 1910
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Fern Hill Area Home $47,000 7/8 6:27P

Address: 802 S 97th, Tacoma, WA 98444, MLS: 100478 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 689 sqft, Lot Size: 6500.00 sqft, Year Built: 1938, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Coldwell Ban. […]
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South Tacoma Area Home $92,000 6/29 9:00P

Address: 6124 S Park Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, MLS: 95735 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 0.75 , Building Size: 466 sqft, Lot Size: 4680.00 sqft, Year Built: 1908
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Central Tacoma Area Home $60,000 7/20 7:43P

Address: 2123 S I St, Tacoma, WA 98405, MLS: 106325 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 1,380 sqft, Lot Size: 5760.00 sqft, Year Built: 1927, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Parkside. […]
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Central Tacoma Area Home $87,900 7/29 11:00A

Address: 620 S Anderson St, Tacoma, WA 98405, MLS: 110365 , Bedrooms: 3, Bathrooms: 1.75 , Building Size: 1,304 sqft, Lot Size: 2500.00 sqft, Year Built: 1895, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / RE/. […]
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South Tacoma Area Home $60,000 7/10 11:14A

Address: 6841 S Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98409, MLS: 101322 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 961 sqft, Lot Size: 6000.00 sqft, Year Built: 1931, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Keller. […]
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Lincoln Area Home $98,000 7/22 12:28P

Address: 414 S 43rd St, Tacoma, WA 98418, MLS: 107117 , Bedrooms: 2, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Year Built: 1921, Listing Courtesy of: Northwest MLS / Prudential Northwest Realty
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Tacoma Area Home $65,000 7/9 8:43A

Address: 7038 S Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409, MLS: 100596 , Bedrooms: 1, Bathrooms: 1.00 , Building Size: 796 sqft, Lot Size: 9000.00 sqft, Year Built: 1920
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Moving to the exurbs

John — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:22:48 +0000

In my own quest for the cheapest house, I chose to move pretty far out. 100 miles from Seattle actually. Although I’d rather live right in the middle of Seattle, housing prices there are pretty much insane. Since I run my own business and sell almost everything through my web site, it was easy for me to make the decision to move out of town to save some cash on housing. Of course some people make the decision to move out to the burbs and still commute into town. Commutes of 50 miles each way aren’t all that rare anymore.

For me personally, I’d find another job. The longest commute I ever put up with for more than 2 months was a 15 miler that I did on my bicycle 4 times a week. For the last 5 years, my commute has been getting out of bed and putting my shoes on. If you can figure out how to work for yourself, I recommend it!

What is the cheapest house?

John — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:31 +0000

This sounds like a silly question, but when I scan the real estate listings I always have to think about my ideas of housing. I was an apartment building manager for years in Seattle and grew to hate living in a multi-unit structure. Now that I’ve been living in a single family house for a few years, I sometimes think about moving back into a higher density area. The main issues between a ‘house’ and an apartment or condo are of course privacy, use of space, having a yard/garden etc…, but now we all have to think about sustainability, design, and cost.

Do you want to live in your car? Probably not, but I actually have a car I could live in if I pared all my belongings down to my computer and 3 changes of clothes.

Do you want to live in a 240 SF condo? Most people probably say no, but this option is something I’ve thought about, especially a particular condo building in Waikiki!

Do you want to live in a 3200 SF house in a suburb, 40 miles from downtown? Not me, but there are many who think that this is the actualization of the American Dream.