Is Sunset, LA 70584 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Sunset is a balanced market. With about 4 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 15% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #107 of 160 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Sunset housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Sunset, LA 70584 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 20 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold faster (65 days then) and the median sale price rose 44% to $299,870. Overall, Sunset is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within St. Landry Parish, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Sunset ranks #107 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 21 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Morrow 71356 (0% sold over asking) or Krotz Springs 70750 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Sunset real estate
Is Sunset a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4 months of supply in Sunset, LA 70584 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 Sunset?
The typical home went under contract in 50 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Sunset sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.4% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Sunset?
About 0.29% of a home’s value a year in St. Landry Parish, or roughly $1,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Sunset?
The median sale price was $299,870 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $156 per square foot.
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