Median home value in zip code 12856 (Wells, NY) is $313,602, up 2.6% year over year. Part of the Glens Falls, NY metropolitan area.

Home Value$313,602

YoY Change

+2.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$62,720 on $313,602

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Stretch35% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,185

P/I35%

Afford$251K

Gap-$62K

P&I $1,586Tax $449Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + NY ins. 28% per HUD.

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