Median home value in zip code 23836 (Chester, VA) is $433,600, up 2.0% year over year. Part of the Richmond, VA metropolitan area.

Home Value$433,600

YoY Change

+2.0%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$86,720 on $433,600

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Out of reach42.2% of income

Need $113,143/yr to afford.

PITI$2,640

P/I42.2%

Afford$287K

Gap-$146K

P&I $2,193Tax $314Ins $133

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

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