Is LaFayette, GA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing LaFayette is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since May 2023

Since last year, LaFayette has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

LaFayette is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in LaFayette, GA

How much do homes in LaFayette, GA cost?

Median Sold Price

$196,000

$150/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since May 2023

+$6,161(+3.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in LaFayette have sold for 3.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in LaFayette was $196,000 in May 2024, up 3.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $150.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMay 2023May 2024CHANGE
1 $40K$127K
+217.5%
2 $132.5K$159.9K
+20.7%
3 $198.4K$199.9K
+0.8%
4 $229K$240K
+4.8%
5+ $360K$294.9K
-18.1%

Summary: LaFayette housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 217.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 20.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 0.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 18.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

LaFayette
+3.2%
La Fayette
+2.8%

Housing Supply in LaFayette, GA

How many homes are available in LaFayette, GA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
10091-9.0%

Summary: The LaFayette real estate market had 91 homes for sale in May 2024, a 9.0% decrease compared to April 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2024May 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 1712
-29.4%
3 6860
-11.8%
4 1516
+6.7%
5+ 03
+100.0%

Summary: The LaFayette housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 29.4%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 11.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 100%.

Number of Homes Sold

Apr 2024May 2024CHANGE
2519-24.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

12 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

1 Home Was Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in LaFayette, you may be able to get a good deal. 66.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 19 homes were sold or pending in LaFayette in May 2024, down by 24.0% month-over-month. Of the 18 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 6% were sold at asking, and 28% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for LaFayette, GA

How long does it take to sell a home in LaFayette, GA?

Average Sale Time

May 2023May 2024CHANGE
6 Days27 Days+330.3%

Summary: Homes in LaFayette had an average of 27 days on market in May 2024, up by 330.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

5 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

3 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

0 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in LaFayette are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2024, 19 homes were sold in LaFayette; 26% of homes were sold within 30 days, 16% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 0% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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