Median home value in zip code 50261 (Van Meter, IA) is $400,997, up 0.7% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$400,997

YoY Change

+0.7%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$80,199 on $400,997

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Out of reach43.2% of income

Need $115,800/yr to afford.

PITI$2,702

P/I43.2%

Afford$260K

Gap-$141K

P&I $2,028Tax $525Ins $150

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

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