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 April 2023

At the same time last year, Opelousas was a Seller's 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

$152,000

$83/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

-$5,000(-3.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Opelousas have sold for 3.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Opelousas was $152,000 in April 2024, down 3.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $83.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $60K$14.5K
-75.8%
2 $61K$47.5K
-22.1%
3 $155K$159K
+2.6%
4 $270K$200K
-25.9%
5+ $275K$200K
-27.3%

Summary: Opelousas housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 75.8%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 22.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 25.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 27.3%.

Housing Supply in Opelousas, LA

How many homes are available in Opelousas, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
123120-2.4%

Summary: The Opelousas real estate market had 120 homes for sale in April 2024, a 2.4% decrease compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 1111
0.0%
3 7571
-5.3%
4 3435
+2.9%
5+ 22
0.0%

Summary: The Opelousas housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 5.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes remained the same.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1315+15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

11 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

3 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

1 Home Was 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. 73.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Opelousas in April 2024, up by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 73% were sold under asking, 20% were sold at asking, and 7% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
91 Days58 Days-36.0%

Summary: Homes in Opelousas had an average of 58 days on market in Apr 2024, down by 36% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

8 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

4 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 April 2024, 15 homes were sold in Opelousas; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 20% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 27% of homes were sold over 90 days.

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

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