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Is Ethel, LA 70730 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Ethel is a buyer’s market. With about 9.6 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Months of supply9.6Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list33.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.1%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market36Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$212▲ +21.1% vs. last year

The Ethel housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 33% of homes in Ethel, LA 70730 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 9.6 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 0%, homes sold faster (75 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $319,862. Overall, Ethel is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Slaughter 70777 (0% sold over asking) or Clinton 70722 (0% sold over asking).

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Nearby markets

Clinton 70722Seller’s market $169 /sq ftJackson 70748Buyer’s market $162 /sq ftNorwood 70761 — /sq ftSlaughter 70777Seller’s market $136 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Slaughter, LA70777 · 6 miles away79% similarolder residents Saint Francisville, LA70775 · 19 miles away79% similarlarger Kentwood, LA70444 · 38 miles away77% similarcheaper homes ($77K less) · larger Jarreau, LA70749 · 23 miles away73% similarcheaper homes ($27K less) · smaller

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Questions about Ethel real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 9.6 months of supply in Ethel, LA 70730 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 Ethel?

The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Ethel sell over asking?

33% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.1% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Ethel?

About 0.15% of a home’s value a year in East Feliciana Parish, or roughly $600 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Ethel?

The median sale price was $319,862 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $212 per square foot.

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