Is Chalmette, LA 70043 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chalmette housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Chalmette, LA 70043 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 55 days and there were 8.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 36 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (8% then), homes sold faster (60 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $241,895. Overall, Chalmette is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within St. Bernard Parish, homes here sell faster than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Chalmette ranks #112 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 20 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Violet 70092 (0% sold over asking) or Arabi 70032 (6% sold over asking), while Saint Bernard 70085 (33% sold over asking) and Meraux 70075 (21% sold over asking) are even more competitive.