Median home value in zip code 24521 (Amherst, VA) is $285K, up 0.4% year over year. Part of the Lynchburg, VA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$285,449

YoY Change

+0.4%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$57,090 on $285,449

Stretch — 28.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,772

P/I28.4%

Afford$282K

Gap-$4K

P&I $1,443Tax $195Ins $133

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

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Metro Analysis

24521 is part of the Lynchburg, VA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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