Is Geismar, LA 70734 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Geismar housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Geismar, LA 70734 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 68 days and there were 4.2 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 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold more slowly (65 days then) and the median sale price fell 12% to $358,845. Overall, Geismar is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ascension Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Geismar ranks #60 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 32 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Darrow 70725 (0% sold over asking) or Donaldsonville 70346 (0% sold over asking), while Sorrento 70778 (17% sold over asking) is even more competitive.