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Get Ready to Make a Splash! Realtor.com(R) Reveals the Top 10 Affordable Lake Towns of 2019
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer heat shows no signs of relenting, realtor.com®, the Home of Home Search℠, today released its
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[{"type":"text","content":"SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- As the summer heat shows no signs of relenting, realtor.com®, the Home of Home Search℠, today released its list of the 10 most affordable lake towns, which offer waterfront properties under $450,000. Unlike owning a vacation home on the ocean, lake homes can be more accessible – not just in price, but also for those who don't live near the coasts. \n\"Lake towns often offer people an affordable destination with water sports, amenities, natural beauty and an array of often top-quality dining options,\" said Clare Trapasso, senior news editor, realtor.com®. \"Some of these lake towns also double as ski resorts in the winter. Those who enjoy cold-weather sports, in addition to summer activities may in fact, be getting a home they can enjoy throughout the year.\"\nThe most affordable town on the list is Jamestown, N.Y., with a median list price of just $59,000, but if you desire a two-bedroom home with a private shoreline that can raise the price significantly. Sandpoint, Idaho, is the most expensive of the affordable lake towns, with a median list price of $429,000 and a variety of lakefront houses that can cost well over $1 million. While the cost of homes in these affordable lake towns can vary, some of the common themes shared by the majority on the list are attractions that provide year-round entertainment and an abundance of single-family homes available for purchase. \nFrom East Coast to West Coast - and everywhere in between - the following towns are the best places to score an affordable lake house, in rank order: \n1. Branson, Mo. Median Listing Price: $205,900\nNear two of Missouri's most popular lakes, Branson is a Midwestern vacation destination filled with music venues, amusement parks, nightlife, and other attractions for locals and visitors to enjoy. For those seeking a prime spot for watersports and boating, Table Rock Lake is surrounded by a variety of single-family homes, which often range from $350,000 to over $650,000. Lake Taneycomo comes in at a top pick for trout fishers and those seeking a quieter destination where buyers can find one-bedroom condos for approximately $120,000. \n2. East Stroudsburg, Pa. Median List Price: $187,000\nA popular destination for people looking to escape city living, East Stroudsburg is a vacation spot within the Poconos, known fo...