Median home value in zip code 52501 (Ottumwa, IA) is $118,836, up 0.3% year over year. Part of the Ottumwa, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$118,836

YoY Change

+0.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$23,767 on $118,836

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Affordable14.5% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$906

P/I14.5%

Afford$230K

Room+$111K

P&I $601Tax $155Ins $150

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

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