Is Opelousas, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Opelousas is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

At the same time last year, Opelousas was a Neutral Market.

Key Takeaway

Opelousas is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

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

-$11,500(-7.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Opelousas have sold for 7.1% less than they did a year ago.

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

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $60K$14.5K
-75.8%
2 $61K$50K
-18.0%
3 $155K$159.5K
+2.9%
4 $271.5K$169K
-37.8%
5+ $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 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1241240.0%

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

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1012
+20.0%
3 8077
-3.8%
4 3032
+6.7%
5+ 32
-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 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1412-14.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

9 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Opelousas, you may be able to get a good deal. 75% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

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 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
67 Days39 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

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Opelousas are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

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.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 26 Days Ago

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