Median home value in zip code 51503 (Council Bluffs, IA) is $296,139, up 2.6% year over year. Part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$296,139

YoY Change

+2.6%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$59,228 on $296,139

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Stretch32.6% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,035

P/I32.6%

Afford$255K

Gap-$41K

P&I $1,497Tax $387Ins $150

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

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