Median home value in zip code 35214 (Forestdale, AL) is $141,366, up 1.0% year over year. Part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area.

Home Value$141,366

YoY Change

+1.0%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$28,273 on $141,366

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Affordable15.4% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$965

P/I15.4%

Afford$256K

Room+$115K

P&I $715Tax $51Ins $200

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

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35214 is part of the Birmingham-Hoover, AL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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