Median home value in zip code 28043 (Forest City, NC) is $183,136, up 0.8% year over year. Part of the Forest City, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$183,136

YoY Change

+0.8%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$36,627 on $183,136

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Affordable19.3% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,204

P/I19.3%

Afford$266K

Room+$83K

P&I $926Tax $128Ins $150

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

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