Median home value in zip code 98499 (Lakewood, WA) is $473,155, down 0.7% year over year. Part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

Home Value$473,155

YoY Change

-0.7%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$94,631 on $473,155

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Out of reach46% of income

Need $123,257/yr to afford.

PITI$2,876

P/I46%

Afford$288K

Gap-$185K

P&I $2,393Tax $367Ins $117

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

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