Median home value in zip code 48879 (Saint Johns, MI) is $280,691, up 2.7% year over year. Part of the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metropolitan area.

Home Value$280,691

YoY Change

+2.7%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$56,138 on $280,691

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Stretch30.6% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,913

P/I30.6%

Afford$257K

Gap-$24K

P&I $1,419Tax $360Ins $133

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

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