Median home value in zip code 27581 (Oxford, NC) is $314,846, up 0.5% year over year. Part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$314,846

YoY Change

+0.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$62,969 on $314,846

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Stretch31.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,962

P/I31.4%

Afford$281K

Gap-$34K

P&I $1,592Tax $220Ins $150

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

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27581 is part of the Durham-Chapel Hill, NC metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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