Price point: What $600,000 buys
Properties for sale in North Carolina, Texas, Indiana and Hawaii
By Nicole Lerner, Cyberhomes Contributor
Published: May 15, 2008
The asking price is around $600,000 for each of these four properties in Raleigh, N.C.; Austin; Indianapolis; and Kahalui, Hawaii. All were located via Cyberhomes’ searchable listings.
Raleigh, North Carolina

Price: $595,000
Per square foot: $265
Square footage: 2,249
The home: A three-bedroom, two-bath house built in 1952

Indoor space: A large master bedroom and bath boasts a double-sink vanity and garden tub for relaxing. Common areas include a cozy living room, formal dining room and spacious family room. Bright paint colors throughout add character, while plantation shutters, built-in wood features and hardwood floors underscore the home’s Southern sophistication.
Outdoor space: The house is set on a .4-acre lot and includes a one-car garage. A large back yard and deck provide ample opportunity to entertain.
The neighborhood: The home is located in White Oak/Anderson Heights, a popular area among young families. Halloween and Fourth of July parades are not uncommon in this children-friendly community, where tree-lined streets abound. Downtown Raleigh, where big city entertainment meets Carolina charm, is less than 10 miles away.
Contact: Julie Garrison, York Simpson Underwood, 919-582-1687
Austin, Texas

Price: $599,000
Per square foot: $389
Square footage: 1,540
The home: A three-bedroom, two-bath 1940s house

Indoor space: The home has stayed true to its vintage roots. Its (original) floor plan includes a quaint study area, courtyard off the kitchen and formal dining room. Original hardwood floors, high ceilings and bright interior colors help to emphasize the old Texan feel of the home.
Outdoor space: The .32-acre lot is nestled under a canopy of beautiful 40-foot trees.
The neighborhood: Ten minutes from downtown Austin and the University of Texas, this home’s location in Bryker Woods is hard to beat. Walk to the local hike and bike trail and several parks. This older, central neighborhood contains a mix of young and old families. Residents cite the urban-residential atmosphere as one of their favorite things about the neighborhood.
Contact: Rene Brown, Coldwell Banker United, Realtors, 512-343-7500
Indianapolis, Indiana

Price: $599,999
Per square foot: $125
Square footage: 4,802
The home: A Colonial Revival house built in 1897, with five bedrooms, and three full and two half baths.

Indoor space: Aspiring chefs will be right at home in the gourmet kitchen, which includes granite countertops, multiple ovens, a wine cooler, a 48-inch range top and a built-in espresso maker. Other shared spaces include a den, formal dining and living rooms, great room and a finished attic.
Outdoor space: The full-width front porch features classical stone columns and balustrade, while the rear yard includes a large deck and irrigation system. There’s a three-car garage.
The neighborhood: Herron Morton Place was founded in the late 1880s. The neighborhood is close enough to bike or walk downtown yet avoids the hubbub of city traffic — it’s a pedestrian-friendly area. The nearby Herron Morton Park provides a venue for kids to frolic as well as to learn the history of one of Indianapolis’s most elegant neighborhoods of the 20th century.
Contact: Gary Swift, Century 21 Realty, 317-844-5111
Kahalui, Hawaii

Price: $599,000
Per square foot: $378
Square footage: 1,584
The home: A nearly brand-new house with four bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths

Indoor space: The spacious master bedroom features cathedral ceilings and views of the 10,023-foot Haleakala volcano. Common spaces include a living and dining room with laminate cherry flooring. The custom window coverings include bamboo and fiber shades.
Outdoor space: Over $30,000 in lush, island landscaping flanks a private side deck. A finished one-car garage includes a washer/dryer area.
The neighborhood: The two-year-old Legends housing development of the Maui Lani subdivision is minutes from the Dunes of Maui Lani golf course, several schools and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. This Central Maui neighborhood is loaded with families and professionals. Though less than 10 miles from both South and North shore beaches, the subdivision is situated in a warmer, dryer microclimate of the island.
Contact: Deborah Kremins, Coldwell Banker Island Properties, 808-572-7277