Median home value in zip code 98498 (Lakewood, WA) is $533K, down 0.8% year over year. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$533,465

YoY Change

-0.8%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$106,693 on $533,465

Out of reach — 51.6% of income

Need $138,343/yr to afford.

PITI$3,228

P/I51.6%

Afford$289K

Gap-$244K

P&I $2,697Tax $413Ins $117

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

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Metro Analysis

98498 is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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