Median home value in zip code 51501 (Council Bluffs, IA) is $174,616, up 0.3% year over year. Part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$174,616

YoY Change

+0.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$34,923 on $174,616

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Affordable20.2% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,261

P/I20.2%

Afford$242K

Room+$68K

P&I $883Tax $228Ins $150

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

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