What’s not to love about a front porch? It offers additional entertaining space and it allows you to enjoy the outdoors with some coverage from the elements.

According to Kipling, it’s one of the features home buyers desire most. “A front porch provides a place between curb and front door where homeowners can relax, watch the world go by, and interact with friends and neighbors, socially distanced if need be,” it said.

Here are 5 homes you can buy for under $400,000 in Atlanta.

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Credit: Chapman Hall Premier Realtors

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Credit: Chapman Hall Premier Realtors

2035 Meador Ave SE - $229,000

Well below $400,000 is this 3 bed, 1 bath bungalow ranch. The southeast Atlanta home has a covered porch and a private patio overlooking the backyard.

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Credit: EXP Realty, LLC.

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Credit: EXP Realty, LLC.

1391 Hartford Ave SW - $379,000

This 1920s bungalow is in the Capitol View neighborhood. The front porch is large and the house is by Perkerson Park.

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Credit: Revival Properties Atlanta, LLC Jacob Dearolph

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Credit: Revival Properties Atlanta, LLC Jacob Dearolph

373 Hopkins St SW, Atlanta - $274,900

This bungalow in historic West End offers a big front porch on the Beltline. There’s also a deck in the elevated backyard.

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Credit: Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd. J D Kellum

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Credit: Keller Williams Realty Peachtree Rd. J D Kellum

381 Lawton St SW - $399,000

The price has been cut on this West End bungalow. The large front porch overlooks the park. The home, which has been renovated, is a short walk to the Beltline.

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Credit: The Justin Landis Group/Bolst, Inc.

592 Martin St SE - $399,900

Described as a “Summerhill retreat,” this home has a covered front porch. Step inside into a bright, open floorplan. Grab a bite to eat in the updated kitchen and relax on the deck, too.