Is Merryville, LA 70653 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Merryville is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Merryville housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Merryville, LA 70653 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 138 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 2 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 0%, homes sold more slowly (69 days then) and the median sale price fell 29% to $138,940. Overall, Merryville is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Beauregard Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sugartown 70662 (0% sold over asking) or Ragley 70657 (0% sold over asking).
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Questions about Merryville real estate
Is Merryville a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Merryville, LA 70653 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 Merryville?
The typical home went under contract in 138 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Merryville sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 101.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Merryville?
About 0.36% of a home’s value a year in Beauregard Parish, or roughly $1,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Merryville?
The median sale price was $138,940 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $57 per square foot.
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