Discover Portage County: Homes you can buy for half a million dollars, Oct. 28 to Nov. 3

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top five properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 28, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

This single-family residence, featuring four bedrooms and three baths, underwent a change of ownership in October. Located at 2251 Timber Ridge Trail, the home spans 2,591 square feet and was sold for $499,900, or $193 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 0.5-acre, and it was built in 2002. The deal was finalized on Oct. 28.

Priced at $488,400 (equivalent to $191 per square foot), this detached house, constructed in 2017 and situated at 4881 Brower Tree Lane, was sold in October. The home spans 2,559 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms and three baths. The property comprises a 0.5-acre lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 28.

In October, a single-family residence, with three bedrooms and three baths, located at 7300 Infirmary Road, changed ownership. The property, covering 2,500 square feet, was built in 1992 and was sold for $450,000, which calculates to $180 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 3.3-acre. The deal was finalized on Oct. 21.

Situated at 8738 Mavis Trail, this single-family home, consisting of four bedrooms and three baths, was sold in October for a price of $439,900, translating to $161 per square foot. The property, constructed in 2023, offers a living area of 2,728 square feet and sits on a 7,057-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 25.

At $435,000 ($159 per square foot), the single-family residence located at 6196 First Ave. offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in October. This property, built in 1988, provides 2,740 square feet of living space, featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and sits on a 0.6-acre lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 22.