Median home value in zip code 27981 (Wanchese, NC) is $357,083, down 0.8% year over year. Part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$357,083

YoY Change

-0.8%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$71,417 on $357,083

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Stretch35.3% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,206

P/I35.3%

Afford$283K

Gap-$74K

P&I $1,806Tax $250Ins $150

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

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27981 is part of the Kill Devil Hills, NC metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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