Is Natchitoches, LA 71457 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

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

Natchitoches is a buyer’s market. With about 6.7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score15/ 100

More competitive than 8% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #130 of 160 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply6.7Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list3.6%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list93.9%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market39Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$134▼ −0.7% vs. last year

The Natchitoches housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Natchitoches, LA 71457 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 6.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 29 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 9%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 19% to $213,658. Overall, Natchitoches is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

On our competition score, Natchitoches ranks #130 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 15 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Natchez 71456 (0% sold over asking) or Campti 71411 (0% sold over asking).

Nearby markets

Campti 71411Seller’s market $159 /sq ftMarthaville 71450 — /sq ftNatchez 71456Buyer’s market $64 /sq ftProvencal 71468 — /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Natchitoches real estate

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

A buyer’s market: there were 6.7 months of supply in Natchitoches, LA 71457 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 Natchitoches?

The typical home went under contract in 39 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Natchitoches sell over asking?

4% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 93.9% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Natchitoches?

About 0.44% of a home’s value a year in Natchitoches Parish, or roughly $1,760 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Natchitoches?

The median sale price was $213,658 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $134 per square foot.

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