Median home value in zip code 28665 (Purlear, NC) is $272,529, up 7.2% year over year. Part of the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$272,529

YoY Change

+7.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$54,506 on $272,529

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Affordable27.5% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,719

P/I27.5%

Afford$277K

Room+$5K

P&I $1,378Tax $191Ins $150

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

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28665 is part of the North Wilkesboro, NC metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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