Median home value in zip code 98256 (Index, WA) is $416,864, up 2.0% year over year. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

Home Value$416,864

YoY Change

+2.0%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$83,373 on $416,864

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Out of reach40.8% of income

Need $109,200/yr to afford.

PITI$2,548

P/I40.8%

Afford$286K

Gap-$131K

P&I $2,108Tax $323Ins $117

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

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