Is Opelousas, 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, Opelousas was a Neutral Market.
Housing Prices in Opelousas, LA
How much do homes in Opelousas, LA cost?
Median Sold Price
$151,250
$81/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since March 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in Opelousas was $151,250 in March 2024, down 7.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $81.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $60K | $14.5K | -75.8% |
2 Bedrooms | $61K | $50K | -18.0% |
3 Bedrooms | $155K | $159.5K | +2.9% |
4 Bedrooms | $271.5K | $169K | -37.8% |
5+ Bedrooms | $252.5K | $240K | -5.0% |
Summary: Opelousas housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 75.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 18%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 37.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5%.
Housing Supply in Opelousas, LA
How many homes are available in Opelousas, LA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
124 | 124 | 0.0% |
Summary: The Opelousas real estate market had 124 homes for sale in March 2024, the same as February 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
2 Bedrooms | 10 | 12 | +20.0% |
3 Bedrooms | 80 | 77 | -3.8% |
4 Bedrooms | 30 | 32 | +6.7% |
5+ Bedrooms | 3 | 2 | -33.3% |
Summary: The Opelousas housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 33.3%.
Number of Homes Sold
Feb 2024 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
14 | 12 | -14.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
1 Home Was Sold
At Asking
2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 12 homes were sold or pending in Opelousas in March 2024, down by 14.3% month-over-month. Of the 12 sold homes, 75% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 17% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for Opelousas, LA
How long does it take to sell a home in Opelousas, LA?
Average Sale Time
Mar 2023 | Mar 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
67 Days | 39 Days | -42.1% |
Summary: Homes in Opelousas had an average of 39 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 42.1% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
7 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
2 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During March 2024, 12 homes were sold in Opelousas; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 25% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.