Median home value in zip code 62473 (Watson, IL) is $159,846, up 5.3% year over year. Part of the Effingham, IL metropolitan area.

Home Value$159,846

YoY Change

+5.3%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$31,969 on $159,846

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Affordable20.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,255

P/I20.1%

Afford$223K

Room+$63K

P&I $808Tax $297Ins $150

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

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62473 is part of the Effingham, IL metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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