We’ve decided to take liberties with the saying that “good things come in small packages.” We’re daring to proclaim that good homes also come in cheap packages, even in these days of rising inflation and a volatile real estate market.

We’ve found five adorable houses that are not just move-in ready, they’re also completely upgraded or renovated inside. No dumps or fixer-uppers here! Best of all, they’re all ridiculously affordable, priced below $100,000.

Betcha didn’t know deals like this existed anymore. Well, here’s proof that they do.

The only caveat is that these houses are not in urban hubs, so you will have to be willing to venture a little farther out to smaller towns if you want to live the good life in one of them.

But with these low price tags, they’re still hard to turn down.

1.1207 E Boone St, Marshalltown, IA

Price: $79,900
Blue belle: This neat little flip was last purchased for $18,000, and it’s now ready for the next owner who can’t resist 740 square feet of cozy and clean living space on a grassy quarter-acre, partly fenced lot.

Bonus: This two-bedroom, one-bath house with an open floor plan comes with a full basement! We see it as a pet owner’s paradise.

Marshalltown, by the way, is a sweet place to live. Located about an hour from Des Moines, it’s the quaint county seat of Marshall County, and the Iowa River runs through it. There are plenty of historical buildings on good old-fashioned Main Street. This is true Small Town, USA.

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2. 1207 E Broughton St, Bainbridge, GA

Price: $85,900
Keen for green: Somebody’s going to get a killer deal on this totally remodeled and refreshed three-bedroom, two-bath cottage.

Originally built in 1943, the 1,028-square-foot abode features some of its original wood flooring, completely refinished, of course. The rest of the flooring is new, wood-look vinyl. Both bathrooms have new fixtures, and the kitchen has been beautifully updated with butcher block countertops and stainless-steel appliances.

It even has a primary bedroom with access to a backyard deck, and the laundry room means no more trips to the laundromat are necessary. That gives you more time to stay home and enjoy the shady and well maintained 6,970-square-foot lot.

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3. 606 E Cole St, Du Quoin, IL

Price: $89,900
What’s old is blue again: You’re never going to believe this, but this completely renovated home has been around since 1876! It now looks and feels brand-new, with fresh flooring, windows, fixtures, and roof. So technically, everything was revitalized.

In a clever nod to its humble past, the home has fun wood features like sliding barn doors on every bedroom closet, rough-hewn beams, and butcher-block countertops.

The 1,084-square-foot home has three bedrooms and one bath. Outside there’s a detached garage, back deck, patio, and spacious yard on a 7,000-square-foot lot.

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4: 18 E 12th St, Clintonville, WI

Price: $90,000
Mellow yellow: Another oldie but goodie, this tasty two-story was originally built in 1900. It now has new flooring, fresh paint, some new windows, and new kitchen countertops. It appears to be a quick flip, as it was last purchased earlier this year for $35,700.

The largest among our cute “little” houses, it measures 1,372 square feet and has four bedrooms and 1.5 baths under a sweet gabled roof.

Although it has a bucolic vibe, this one is located within walking distance of beautiful downtown Clintonville, with all of its cute cafes and shops. It’s also close to a branch of Pigeon Lake.

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1605 Broadmoor Dr, Lake Charles, LA

Price: $99,900
Red, white, and blue for you: The priciest of all the homes on our list, this 1,029-square-foot gem also has three bedrooms and one bath.

Among its many virtues are a newly remodeled kitchen, a laundry nook, and recessed lighting. The backyard is big enough to host a barbecue for the whole extended family.

It sits on a 6,577-square-foot lot in Lake Charles, which is no tiny town. It’s actually the fifth-largest incorporated city in Louisiana, and is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state.

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