Is Bernice, LA 71222 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Bernice is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Bernice housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Bernice, LA 71222 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 11 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. 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 was about the same (0% then), homes sold faster (150 days then) and the median sale price rose 180% to $378,836. Overall, Bernice is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Union Parish, homes here sell faster, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Marion 71260 (50% sold over asking) and Downsville 71234 (18% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Downsville 71234Seller’s market $117 /sq ftFarmerville 71241Balanced $145 /sq ftLillie 71256Seller’s market $59 /sq ftMarion 71260Balanced $47 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Bernice nearby
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Questions about Bernice real estate
Is Bernice a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Bernice, LA 71222 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 Bernice?
The typical home went under contract in 11 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Bernice sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.7% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Bernice?
About 0.46% of a home’s value a year in Union Parish, or roughly $1,840 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Bernice?
The median sale price was $378,836 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $165 per square foot.
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