Sweet Surprise: 5 Charming Barndominiums Priced Below $500K That Don’t Look Like Barns at All

There’s no denying the appeal of a barndominium. Part barn, part residence, this distinctive domicile offers what many buyers today are looking for in a home: an open floor plan, high ceilings, and a reasonable price.

However, the curb appeal of barndominiums might leave some buyers cold. Often featuring metal siding and a weatherproof roof, these homes are inherently industrial in appearance. As a result, they tend to look less like a cozy dwelling and more like a shed for livestock or farm equipment.

Imagine our surprise when we found five beautiful barndominiums priced below $500,000 that are so gussied up, we couldn’t help but second-guess their barn roots. Take a look.

9547 Redland Rd, Milton, FL

Price: $399,900
Cute and charming: With a wraparound porch and welcoming front door, this three-bedroom home greets visitors with sweet appeal.

The home has an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and a kitchen outfitted with stainless-steel appliances. But the star amenity is the loft, which you access via a wooden ladder.

And while the 1,144-square-foot residence might be petite, it comes with a generous 2.5 acres.

825 W Arnold Wallen Way, Stockton, MO

Price: $475,000
Pretty and private: For those also tempted by modern farmhouses, we present this gorgeous four-bedroom barndomium.

Designed for contemporary and comfortable living, it features quartz countertops, central AC, and a custom-crafted staircase

Your family and friends will enjoy the “drive-in movie theater room” as well as the massive electric fireplace that anchors the living room.

This 6-acre property offers plenty of privacy.

1313 Aloha Rd, Tool, TX

Price: $279,500
Lake living: Need more lake in your life? The front porch of this sunny abode comes with views of Cedar Creek Reservoir. While the two-bedroom home isn’t exactly on the water, it is within walking distance of a dock.

The open floor plan includes a kitchen with a large pantry and an island with seating. The huge back patio can accommodate many guests—as any good lake house should.

170 River Ln, Delano, TN

Price: $399,900
Romantic and roomy: This stylish property had us doing a double take. Could this romantic-looking farmhouse really be a barn?

Apparently, yes.

With concrete slab flooring, steel board-and-batten siding, and a steel metal roof, it has barnlike bones. But the interior features wouldn’t make you think of a barn. They include large windows and an elegant kitchen with granite countertops and Maytag appliances.

The half-acre property backs up to a 22-acre nature preserve along the Hiwassee River, so there’s a good chance you’ll never have to worry about neighbors moving in behind you (save for the existing wildlife, of course).

6122 Ramsdell Dr NE, Rockford, MI

Price: $314,900
Stylish space: This custom-built, two-bedroom barndominium features timeless design touches, including butcher block and quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash (in a tasteful neutral shade), a generous island, and industrial pendant lighting.

Modern conveniences include central air conditioning, a laundry room, and a built-in desk for studying or working from home.

This 3-acre property is surrounded by lakes and parks.