Is Cotton Valley, LA 71018 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Cotton Valley is a seller’s market. With about 3.2 months of supply and 0% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Cotton Valley housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Cotton Valley, LA 71018 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 50%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price rose 266% to $419,818. Overall, Cotton Valley is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Webster Parish, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Sibley 71073 (100% sold over asking) and Doyline 71023 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Cotton Valley real estate
Is Cotton Valley a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.2 months of supply in Cotton Valley, LA 71018 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 Cotton Valley?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Cotton Valley sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Cotton Valley?
About 0.36% of a home’s value a year in Webster Parish, or roughly $1,440 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Cotton Valley?
The median sale price was $419,818 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $145 per square foot.
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