Summary answer: On a $100,000 household income, standard lending guidelines put your realistic purchase price around $300,000–$350,000 — below Fair Oaks's own median, which shows genuine variance across sources from roughly $613,000 to $943,000. This is a real stretch here, and Fair Oaks's condo segment is your realistic path.
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The math, and why it's a real gap here
| Step | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly income ($100K/yr) | $8,333 |
| Target housing payment (28% front-end ratio) | ~$2,333/mo |
| Realistic purchase price (10% down, current rates ~6.65%) | ~$300,000–$330,000 |
| Realistic purchase price (VA loan, 0% down) | ~$350,000–$390,000 |
Why this doesn't quite reach Fair Oaks's price floor
Fair Oaks's own condo and smaller-unit inventory offers the most realistic path at this income level, given the area's genuine mix of newer townhomes and established single-family neighborhoods running well above this range.
What changes your number
- Loan type — a VA loan removes the down payment requirement, meaningfully expanding your range
- Second income — if this is a household decision, the math roughly doubles
Get your actual number
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