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Is Starks, LA 70661 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Starks 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.

Months of supply6.4Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list91.2%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market238Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$138

The Starks housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Starks, LA 70661 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 238 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.

Within Calcasieu Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 92% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Vinton 70668 (33% sold over asking) and Lake Charles 70611 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

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Nearby markets

Dequincy 70633Seller’s market $132 /sq ftHayes 70646Buyer’s market $159 /sq ftIowa 70647Seller’s market $144 /sq ftLake Charles 70601Balanced $98 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Newton, TX75966 · 37 miles away50% similarlarger · younger residents Lake Charles, LA70615 · 33 miles away41% similarpricier homes ($57K more) · larger Vinton, LA70668 · 9 miles away32% similarpricier homes ($45K more) · larger Beaumont, TX77703 · 31 miles away29% similarlarger · younger residents

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Questions about Starks real estate

Is Starks a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Starks, LA 70661 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 Starks?

The typical home went under contract in 238 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Starks sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 91.2% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Starks?

About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Calcasieu Parish, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Starks?

The median sale price was $268,384 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $138 per square foot.

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