What $500,000 buys in three San Diego County communities

Unlike other parts of the country, a half-million-dollar home is a common occurrence in the San Diego County real estate market, where the median sale price in November was $545,000, according to CoreLogic.

Here’s a look at what about $500,000 buys in three San Diego-area communities.

LAKESIDE: This ranch-style house, built in 1972 and recently remodeled, features a kitchen with tiled floors and two updated bathrooms.

Address: 9165 Etchings Way, Lakeside, 92040

Listed for: $489,900 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,344 square feet (10,000-square-foot lot)

Features: Crown molding; living room with fireplace; covered porch

About the area: In the 92040 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $417,000, down 4.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

OCEANSIDE: Sea-foam-colored siding and white trim lend an East Coast vibe to this two-story house.

Address: 1333 Darwin Drive, Oceanside, 92056

Listed for: $505,000 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,742 square feet (9,092-square-foot lot)

Features: Vaulted ceilings; formal living and dining rooms; stainless steel appliances

About the area: In the 92056 ZIP Code, based on 60 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $521,000, a 13.2% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

RAMONA: This hacienda-style house with a pool was recently renovated to include laminate wood floors, gray hues and a new-look kitchen.

Address: 23946 Del Amo Road, Ramona, 92065

Listed for: $499,888 for four bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,191 square feet (0.43-acre lot)

Features: Vaulted and beamed ceilings; brick fireplace; swimming pool

About the area: In the 92065 ZIP Code, based on 37 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $455,000, up 1.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LAKESIDE: Built in 1978, this two-story opens through a double-door entry to a sunken living room with vaulted ceilings.

Address: 13650 Cunning Lane, Lakeside, 92040

Listed for: $499,900 for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 1,951 square feet (5,942-square-foot lot)

Features: Separate dining area; master suite with walk-in closet; fenced backyard

About the area: In the 92040 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $417,000, down 4.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

OCEANSIDE: A courtyard with planters and a fountain marks the entrance to this blue and white two-story home.

Address: 3031 Camarillo Ave., Oceanside, 92056

Listed for: $495,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,423 square feet (6,996-square-foot lot)

Features: Kitchen with granite countertops; living room with brick fireplace; landscaping

About the area: In the 92056 ZIP Code, based on 60 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $521,000, an 13.2% increase year over year, according to CoreLogic.

RAMONA: A large front porch and a swimming pool are among features of this farmhouse-style home on 2.69 acres.

Address: 3345 Dye Road, Ramona, 92065

Listed for: $499,000 for three bedrooms, two bathrooms in 1,390 square feet (2.69-acre-lot)

Features: Hardwood floors; French doors; galley-style kitchen

About the area: In the 92065 ZIP Code, based on 37 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in November was $455,000, up 1.7% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

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