Appreciation for MSAs:.

The state appreciation level can be a good benchmark for comparing an individual MSAs perfomance.

If we analyze Columbus, Georgia, Alabama MSA appreciation it was + 15.42% (+ 7.71% yearly) from 2004 to 2005.

During the same time period, GA had + 10.95% (+ 5.47% yearly). You can see that the Columbus, Georgia, Alabama MSA experienced higher appreciation in this case.

Columbus-GA-AL

YearQuarterPrice IndexQuarter Increase or DecreaseAnnualized
2004 2 146.7 + 1.68% + 6.71%
2004 3 151.36 + 3.18% + 12.71%
2004 4 150.44 - 0.61% - 2.43%
2005 1 155.7 + 3.50% + 13.99%
2005 2 159.54 + 2.47% + 9.87%
2005 3 164.99 + 3.42% + 13.66%
2005 4 166.53 + 0.93% + 3.73%


There are a lot of ways to use the appreciation data for Columbus, Georgia, Alabama .

Lets look at Mauk, Georgia, a city located in Columbus, Georgia, Alabama MSA.

Appreciation is an important factor in flipping properties. If appreciation rates are good this area may be prime for fixing up and flipping houses. If you need information on Hard Money Rehab Loans in Mauk, Georgia check out Spec-Loan.com

If you were going to do a Mauk, Georgia Refinance, or Mauk, Georgia Reverse Mortgages, you could estimate your home value.

If you knew your Mauk, Georgia home was worth $109,000.00 in 2004, you could multiply by + 15.42%, add the gain and see the home should be worth $125,809.33 in 2005. Home value is an important part of every mortgage transaction.


Average YEARLY Real Estate Appreciation for Columbus-GA-AL from 2004 to 2005:
+ 7.71%

Appreciation Comparisons

The top 5 performing MSAs from 2004 to 2005 were Fort-Walton-Beach-Crestview-Destin-FL, Naples-Marco-Island-FL, Bakersfield-CA, Visalia-Porterville-CA, and Phoenix-Mesa-Scottdale-AZ .

  1. Fort-Walton-Beach-Crestview-Destin-FL increased + 64.61% from 2004 to the end of 2005
  2. Naples-Marco-Island-FL increased + 64.37% from 2004 to the end of 2005
  3. Bakersfield-CA increased + 63.04% from 2004 to the end of 2005
  4. Visalia-Porterville-CA increased + 62.28% from 2004 to the end of 2005
  5. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottdale-AZ increased + 60.78% from 2004 to the end of 2005

Zip Code in MSA: 31058 - MAUK, GA

MSA Pop: 287082
Zip Pop: 1608
Avg Value: 54300
County: MARION
Elev: 657
Region: South
Lat: 32.509115
Long: -84.376194