Sundry Photography // ShutterstockHow much house does $500,000 buy you in Denver? Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it’s not nearly enough. To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Denver right now.