5 darling Dallas starter homes for sale under $300,000 right now In Dallas red-hot housing market, finding an affordable home can be a treasure hunt. Due to low inventory and high demand, Dallas median home price skyrocketed to $315,000 in February, real estate experts report. And with homes receiving dozens of offers in just a day or two, first-time buyers, especially, say they re feeling squeezed out. But there s a certain thrill of the hunt that comes with searching for great starter homes, too. Listings pop up each day for gems built decades ago, lovingly cared for through the generations or recently remodeled to suit modern tastes.