Homes for half a million dollars in New York, Michigan, and Georgia.

"What do you get?"

A 1905 farmhouse in Kenousa Lake, a Tudor Rivival style home in Detroit, and a Kraftsman style bungalow in Atlanta.

Kenoza Lake, N.Y. $495,000.

A 1905 three-bedroom, two-bathroom farmhouse on a 1.1-acre lot

This home is located in Sullivan County, in an area once known as the "borscht belt" where summer resorts attracted many Jewish families from New York City and its suburbs. It is a 20-minute drive from shopping and dining in Jeffersonville and White Sulphur Springs. Stone Arch Bridge Historic Park, a popular spot for weddings, picnics and fishing, named for the 19th-century stone bridge, is less than a half-mile away.

The home is 10 miles from the Pennsylvania border and about an hour and 15 minutes from Scranton, PA. Albany or New York City can be reached in less than three hours.

Area: 1,900 square feet

Price per square foot: $261

Inside: The house is set back some distance from the street, behind a low stone wall and lawn. Stairs lead up to a wide covered porch.

The front door opens into the living room with hardwood floors and a new wood burning stove installed during the sellers' extensive renovations. This space has plenty of room for a large sofa and a comfortable armchair. (All furniture is available for purchase.)

Across the wide passageway from the living room is the dining room with a bay of windows and access to the outdoors. This space is open to the updated kitchen with granite countertops, cream cabinets and coordinating Smeg refrigerator. A pantry and full bathroom branch off the kitchen.

A staircase at the front of the home leads to the second level where the three bedrooms are located, passing by a stained glass trimmed window. The master bedroom to the right of the stairs has a bay of windows and plenty of room for a king-size bed. The next bedroom is the same size. The bedroom across the hall has an alcove that can accommodate a reading chair or desk. These bedrooms share a bathroom with double sinks and a combination tub and shower.

The attic was insulated with foam insulation during the renovation and its floors are painted white. Lots of windows light up the space and the open floor plan allows it to be used as a living room, home office or extra bedroom.

EXTERIOR SPACE: The wood deck behind the house slopes down to a yard decorated with lawn and mature trees. The yard has a flat area with a fire pit and chairs around it. The parking lot has room for several cars.

Taxes: $4,296 (estimated)

Contact: J.D. Gluckstern, Country House Realty, 917-716-4424; countryhouserealty.com

Detroit $499,000.

Five-room, three-bathroom Tudor Rivival style home built in 1927 on a 0.2-acre lot

This home is located in the University District neighborhood, a few blocks from Palmer Park, an expansive nearly 300-acre city park with green space and sports facilities, including a fountain and dog walking area. The University of Detroit Mercy, a private Catholic institution with more than 2,500 undergraduate students, is a 10-minute walk away.

The riverfront, Ford Field soccer stadium or Comerica Park baseball stadium in downtown Detroit can be reached in about 15 minutes. Windsor, Ontario is about half an hour away, just over the border in Canada. Ann Arbor, Michigan, can be reached in about 45 minutes.

Area: 3,007 square feet

Price per square foot: $166

Inside: A stone path leads from the sidewalk to the front door, which is set in a brick arch.

Inside, there is a small hallway with tiled flooring; behind it is a large hallway with parquet flooring, a staircase with wrought-iron railings, and access to the guest bathroom.

The parquet floor continues through a wide passage to the right, into the living room with detailed bracket-style baseboards and a fireplace with an ornamental limestone mantel. From there, French doors lead to a sunlit room with parquet floors, currently used as a home office.

To the left of the hallway is the dining room with windows facing the street and a door leading to the kitchen, which features white cabinets and an island. The walls are adorned with original green tiles from Flint Faience Tile, and there is a breakfast nook with a bright green accent wall.

Along the long hallway on the second floor are four bedrooms. The master bedroom, at the back of the hallway, overlooks the backyard with mature trees; it has its own bathroom with a barrier-free shower and an updated vanity. This bathroom connects to another bedroom, currently used as an office. The other two bedrooms are across the hallway; they share an updated bathroom with a combined tub and shower.

The fifth bedroom is located on the top floor, along with a bathroom that has a clawfoot tub.

Outdoor space: There is a small wooden deck behind the house. The backyard, landscaped with a lawn, mature trees, and flowers, is enclosed by a wooden fence. At the back of the yard, there is a wooden sauna. A separate garage for two cars.

Taxes: $4,236 (estimated)

Contact: Jay Taylor, JTA Realtors, 313-410-1149; jtarealtors.com

Atlanta | $495,000

Craftsman bungalow from 1920 with three bedrooms and three bathrooms on a 0.2-acre lot.

This house is located in the West End area, about one and a half blocks from West End Park, which has tennis courts and open green space, and approximately a 10-minute walk from Dean Rusk Park, which features a lake and a dog walking area. Nearby, there is a public library and the Hammonds House Museum, which showcases a large collection of works by African American artists displayed in a Victorian house.

It takes about five minutes to get to Morehouse College or Spelman College. Georgia Institute of Technology is about a 15-minute drive away. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is a 20-minute drive by car.

Area: 2000 square feet

Price per square foot: $248

Inside: The tiles allow you to walk across the lawn to the covered porch with white-painted railings.

The front door opens into the living area with updated hardwood floors and a two-sided fireplace that separates the living and dining spaces. The adjoining kitchen features white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a three-seat island, walls adorned with white and gold marble tiles, and access to the backyard.

On the first floor, there are two bedrooms, separate from the dining area and kitchen. One of them has a fireplace. Both have their own bathrooms; one bathroom features a shower with marble tile finishes, while the other has a combined bathtub and shower.

The second floor features a large master bedroom with plenty of storage space, a bedroom with a king-size bed, and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower.

External space: The backyard is fenced and features a large area with relative flatness, providing space for a patio and garden. There is room for one car in the parking area.

Taxes: $5,421 (estimated)

Contact: Lisa Bennett, Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, 678-531-2996; sothebysrealty.com