Median home value in zip code 98198 (Des Moines, WA) is $587,450, down 1.6% year over year. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

Home Value$587,450

YoY Change

-1.6%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$117,490 on $587,450

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Out of reach56.7% of income

Need $151,800/yr to afford.

PITI$3,542

P/I56.7%

Afford$290K

Gap-$297K

P&I $2,970Tax $455Ins $117

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

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