Median home value in zip code 51038 (Merrill, IA) is $264,781, up 2.6% year over year.

Home Value$264,781

YoY Change

+2.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$52,956 on $264,781

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Stretch29.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,835

P/I29.4%

Afford$253K

Gap-$12K

P&I $1,339Tax $346Ins $150

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

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