Median home value in zip code 28681 (Taylorsville, NC) is $257,856, up 7.1% year over year. Part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area.

Home Value$257,856

YoY Change

+7.1%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$51,571 on $257,856

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Affordable26.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,634

P/I26.1%

Afford$276K

Room+$18K

P&I $1,304Tax $180Ins $150

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

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28681 is part of the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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