Plenty of people fantasize about owning a waterfront home out in the country — but then they see the prices, and quickly beam back down to reality.
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If you’re willing to spend $800,000 to $1 million or (much) more, you’ll find hundreds of waterfront homes across the U.S. that off both luxury and a quiet rural atmosphere. But if your budget is a lot smaller than that, you’ll need to scout around.
Here are six rural waterfront homes listed for sale on Zillow at less than $450,000, from least to most expensive.
Eastham, Massachusetts
- Zillow list price: $239,000
- Bedrooms: 3
- Baths: 1
- Square feet: 972
- Key selling points: Panoramic ocean views, updated energy-efficient home, modern comforts.
This secluded home sits high on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, where you can spot seals and other wildlife. It has been updated with modern, eco-friendly features and is located in the National Seashore.
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Pinedale, Wyoming
- Zillow list price: $295,000
- Bedrooms: 2
- Baths: 1
- Square feet: 936
- Key selling points: Private marina, sweeping lake views, gas fire pit.
This cabin in the woods is located at Fremont Lake and features “equal parts wilderness escape and family legacy.” In addition to the lake views and marina, it offers a gas fire pit and the ability to “exist sufficiently completely off grid.”
Priest River, Idaho
- Zillow list price: $325,000
- Bedrooms: 3
- Baths: 2
- Square feet: 1,350
- Key selling points: Pristine waterfront, sandy beach, lakeview bunkhouse.
This “secluded retreat” offers 330 feet of pristine waterfront on about three acres. You will have access to a sandy beach, north-facing lake views and mountains and a large grandfathered Trex deck at the water’s edge.
Sandwich, New Hampshire
- Zillow list price: $399,900
- Bedrooms: 2
- Baths: 1
- Square feet: 1,200
- Key selling points: Mountain and river views, private acreage, rustic charm.
This “classic log cabin” sits on more than 6.5 private acres and offers 790 feet of frontage along the Cold River. The property includes a detached workshop and shed that can be used for hobbies, storage or as a maple sugar shack.
Amherst, Virginia
- Zillow list price: $400,000
- Bedrooms: 2
- Baths: 2
- Square feet: 1,000
- Key selling points: Lakefront A-frame, peaceful woods, walkout basement, little pier.
This “charming lakefront” home sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is located about 40 minutes from Lynchburg, Virginia. It offers 20 acres of forested land where you can fish, hike or relax in a rural environment.
Shelton, Washington
- Zillow list price: $445,000
- Bedrooms: 3
- Baths: 2
- Square feet: 1,950
- Key selling points: Pristine beach, stone bulkheaded beachfront.
This waterfront A-Frame on Harstine Island is located along stone bulkheaded beachfront and sits on 1.3 acres. It offers a “fully functional and recently inspected” septic system along with a drilled well, pole building and stairs to the beach.
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