Is Lake Arthur, LA 70549 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Lake Arthur is a buyer’s market. With about 8.5 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Lake Arthur housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Lake Arthur, LA 70549 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 151 days and there were 8.5 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 25%, homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price fell 39% to $68,970. Overall, Lake Arthur is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Jefferson Davis Parish, homes here sell more slowly, and more often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Lacassine 70650 (0% sold over asking) or Jennings 70546 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Lake Arthur real estate
Is Lake Arthur a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 8.5 months of supply in Lake Arthur, LA 70549 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 Lake Arthur?
The typical home went under contract in 151 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Lake Arthur sell over asking?
33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.5% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Lake Arthur?
About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson Davis Parish, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Lake Arthur?
The median sale price was $68,970 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $61 per square foot.
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