Median home value in zip code 28018 (Bostic, NC) is $210,487, down 0.5% year over year. Part of the Forest City, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$210,487

YoY Change

-0.5%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$42,097 on $210,487

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Affordable21.8% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,362

P/I21.8%

Afford$270K

Room+$60K

P&I $1,064Tax $147Ins $150

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

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28018 is part of the Forest City, NC metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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