Median home value in zip code 68653 (Platte Center, NE) is $269,217, up 5.5% year over year. Part of the Columbus, NE metropolitan area.

Home Value$269,217

YoY Change

+5.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,843 on $269,217

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Stretch30.9% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,933

P/I30.9%

Afford$244K

Gap-$25K

P&I $1,361Tax $388Ins $183

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

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