Is Jefferson County, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since March 2023
At the same time last year, Jefferson County was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in Jefferson County, LA
How much do homes in Jefferson County, LA cost?
Median Sold Price
$256,373
$156/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Jefferson County was $256,373 in March 2024, down 1.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $156.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $105K | $105K | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | $159.1K | $160K | 0.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $250K | $244.9K | -2.0% |
4 Bedrooms | $327.8K | $328.3K | 0.2% |
5+ Bedrooms | $440K | $455K | +3.4% |
Summary: Jefferson County housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 0.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.
Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties
Saint Charles County | $255K | $269.9K | +5.9% |
Plaquemines County | $359.7K | $360.1K | 0.1% |
Jefferson County | $259.9K | $256.3K | -1.4% |
Orleans County | $349.4K | $338.3K | -3.2% |
Housing Supply in Jefferson County, LA
How many homes are available in Jefferson County, LA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1,539 | 1,689 | +9.7% |
Summary: The Jefferson County real estate market had 1,689 homes for sale in March 2024, a 9.7% increase compared to February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 34 | 43 | +26.5% |
2 Bedrooms | 171 | 175 | +2.3% |
3 Bedrooms | 748 | 825 | +10.3% |
4 Bedrooms | 428 | 460 | +7.5% |
5+ Bedrooms | 158 | 186 | +17.7% |
Summary: The Jefferson County housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 26.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 17.7%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
218 | 265 | +21.6% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
168 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
47 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
50 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 265 homes were sold or pending in Jefferson County in March 2024, up by 21.6% month-over-month. Of the 265 sold homes, 63% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 19% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Jefferson County, LA
How long does it take to sell a home in Jefferson County, LA?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
49 Days | 50 Days | +2.7% |
Summary: Homes in Jefferson County had an average of 50 days on market in Mar 2024, up by 2.7% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
141 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
66 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
58 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 265 homes were sold in Jefferson County; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% of homes were sold over 90 days.