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Estimate your true cost of homeownership in Columbus with localized property taxes, insurance, and utility data.

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Est. Total Monthly Cost
$1,977
P&I Payment$1,361
Taxes & Ins$405
Utilities$210
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Mortgage Details

$255,172
Local Median: $255,172
$51,034 (20%)
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Used with your down payment to fetch a live, scenario-specific rate.

Local Area Costs

Monthly$1,977

Monthly Breakdown

Principal & Interest
$1,361
Property Taxes
$244
Homeowners Ins.
$161
Utilities
$210

Amortization Schedule

Loan balance and total interest paid over 30 years.

Total Interest
$285,975

Local Housing Facts for Columbus

  • ·Median home value: $255,172 (adjusted for current market conditions)
  • ·Est. property taxes: $2,928/yr — pre-loaded from county assessment data
  • ·Homeowners insurance (HO-3): $1,937/yr — based on local per-$1K premium rates
  • ·Energy utilities: $2,517/yr — sourced from DOE LEAD survey data
  • ·Flood insurance: optional — toggled off by default, estimate based on FEMA risk profile

Frequently Asked Questions

How much are property taxes in Columbus?

Based on the local median home value, estimated real estate property taxes in Columbus are around $2,928 per year.

What is the average home price in Columbus?

The median home value in Columbus is currently estimated at $255,172.

How much does homeowners insurance cost in Columbus?

For a median priced home, homeowners insurance in Columbus averages around $1,937 annually.

What is the true total cost of owning a home in Columbus?

True homeownership costs go beyond principal and interest. In Columbus, a typical homeowner with a median-priced home of $255,172 can expect to pay roughly $2,928/yr in property taxes, $1,937/yr for homeowners insurance, and $2,517/yr in energy utilities. That adds approximately $615 per month in ongoing costs on top of your mortgage payment. Use our calculator above to model your exact all-in monthly cost.