Median home value in zip code 51242 (Lester, IA) is $266,061, up 3.6% year over year.

Home Value$266,061

YoY Change

+3.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,212 on $266,061

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Stretch29.5% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,843

P/I29.5%

Afford$253K

Gap-$13K

P&I $1,345Tax $348Ins $150

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

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