Wow! Houses: Affordable Abodes For Less Than $200,000

PITTSBURGH, PA - A common misconception exists that every Wow! House listed on realtor.com has to be a luxurious complete with a private gate and stone gargoyles at the entrance to some 50-acre estate. Not so.

There are plenty of houses with wow capability that can be purchased for far less than the amount of Venezuela’s gross domestic product. Here are five examples of homes that provide both charm and affordability.

Listing for $183,500, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house at 1512 Bevan Road in Whitehall has a park-like backyard complete with a pond and lush landscaping. Recent updates include a cement driveway, air conditioning unit and gutter leaf guards. This brick Colonial has plenty of curb appeal. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

This delightful home at 117 Bronx Ave. in West View, which lists for $179,900, comes with an updated kitchen with new appliances. You’ll find elegant woodwork throughout, as well as a partially finished game room and a large covered rear deck. The house also comes with an oversized one-car concrete block garage. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $195,000, this updated three-bedroom ranch at 575 Joan Street in Cranberry comes with newer carpeting, a stainless steel gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. The fully finished lower level comes with a full bathroom and has a walk-out exit to the wooded back yard. The home is close to UPMC Passavant and the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

In this craftsman-style home at 2710 Miles Ave. in Dormont, which lists for $179,900, you’ll find a spacious living room with a decorative fireplace as well as a front sunroom. The large eat-in kitchen leads to a sitting room. You’ll be just blocks away from the T and the borough shopping district. For additional information, go to realtor.com.

Listing for $179,00, this beautiful home at 4 Holt St. in Pittsburgh’s South Side offers spectacular views of the city. The tin ceiling in the dining room is something your don’t see every day. Nearly every room has a remote control unit to control the temperature. The main bedroom comes with two large closets. For complete details, go to realtor.com.

Feature photo of 1512 Bevan Road via realtor.com.