Median home value in zip code 50146 (Linden, IA) is $268,514, up 0.7% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$268,514

YoY Change

+0.7%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,703 on $268,514

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Stretch29.7% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,859

P/I29.7%

Afford$253K

Gap-$16K

P&I $1,358Tax $351Ins $150

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

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