Is Ball, LA 71405 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Ball housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 25% of homes in Ball, LA 71405 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 4 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. With only 8 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 22%, homes sold more slowly (24 days then) and the median sale price rose 13% to $185,920. Overall, Ball is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Rapides Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 64% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 73%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Glenmora 71433 (0% sold over asking) or Elmer 71424 (0% sold over asking), while Forest Hill 71430 (100% sold over asking) and Boyce 71409 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.