Median home value in zip code 98101 (Seattle, WA) is $587,798, down 2.9% year over year. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

Home Value$587,798

YoY Change

-2.9%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$117,560 on $587,798

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Out of reach56.7% of income

Need $151,886/yr to afford.

PITI$3,544

P/I56.7%

Afford$290K

Gap-$298K

P&I $2,972Tax $456Ins $117

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

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