Zip Code

51242

Lester, IA

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

Home Value$266,061
YoY Change
+3.6%
AFFORDABILITY

Enter your income for 51242 (Lester).

$53,212 on $266,061
Stretch — 29.5% 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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