Is Benton, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Benton is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Benton, LA

How much do homes in Benton, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$375,000

$167/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$24,660(+7.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Benton have sold for 7% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Benton was $375,000 in October 2024, up 7% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $167.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $195K-
N/A
2 $55K$161K
+192.7%
3 $268.9K$275K
+2.3%
4 $405K$421.5K
+4.1%
5+ $487.9K$515.7K
+5.7%

Summary: Benton housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes did not change, 2 bedroom homes increased by 192.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.7%.

Housing Supply in Benton, LA

How many homes are available in Benton, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
7582+9.3%

Summary: The Benton real estate market had 82 homes for sale in October 2024, a 9.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 00
0.0%
2 00
0.0%
3 2825
-10.7%
4 4048
+20.0%
5+ 79
+28.6%

Summary: The Benton housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 10.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 20%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1315+15.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

8 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

2 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Benton, you may be able to get a good deal. 53.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 15 homes were sold or pending in Benton in October 2024, up by 15.4% month-over-month. Of the 15 sold homes, 53% were sold under asking, 33% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Benton, LA

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

Report Updated 17 Days Ago

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