Is Independence, LA 70443 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Independence is a buyer’s market. With about 8.3 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Independence housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Independence, LA 70443 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 8.3 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 12 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 16%, homes sold faster (57 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $195,415. Overall, Independence is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Tangipahoa Parish, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Loranger 70446 (35% sold over asking) and Tickfaw 70466 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Independence real estate
Is Independence a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.3 months of supply in Independence, LA 70443 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Independence?
The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Independence sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 98.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Independence?
About 0.41% of a home’s value a year in Tangipahoa Parish, or roughly $1,640 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Independence?
The median sale price was $195,415 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $157 per square foot.
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