Median home value in zip code 50265 (West Des Moines, IA) is $305,818, up 2.2% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$305,818

YoY Change

+2.2%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$61,164 on $305,818

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Stretch33.5% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,096

P/I33.5%

Afford$255K

Gap-$50K

P&I $1,546Tax $400Ins $150

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

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