Westwego, LA

Current real estate activity in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA:

139 homes are for sale

• High list price $339,000
• Low list price $37,900
• Average list price $134,279
• Median list price $119,200

33 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $20,000 to $187,900

Based on the number of homes sold in October (13), there is a 10.7 month supply of homes for sale in the 70094 zip code (still a buyer’s market)

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA 70094 | Number of Homes Sold | October 2009

Despite a slight dip in August, the number of homes sold in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City has remained steady from month to month in 2009, with an average of 11.7 homes sold per month and 117 homes sold year to date.  This is a decrease of 18% from the number of sales at the same time last year and a continuation of the year over year drop in sales from 2006 forward.

Given that homes in the 70094 are some of the most affordable on the West Bank, it will be interesting to see if the extension and expansion of the home buyer tax credit has an impact of sales through the end of the year.

 

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA 70094 | Average Home Sale Price | October 2009

Unlike the number of sales, average prices in the 70094 zip code have jumped around from month to month, ending October at $88,615.  The year to date average home sale price of $95,462 is a decrease of less than 2% from the 2008 average and less than $5,000 below the 2005 average price.

Like most of the New Orleans West Bank, if you purchased your Westwego home before 2005 you should still have built some equity.  Each neighborhood is different, though, so find out what's going on in your West Bank neighborhood with this week's free market snapshot.

All data provided by GSREIN and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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Current real estate activity in the 70094 zip code:

129 homes for sale

• High list price $369,000
• Low list price $35,000
• Average list price $133,781
• Median list price $118,000

39 homes are under contract or pending sale, with an average list price of $103,667

Based on the number of homes sold in September (12), there is a 10.75 month supply of homes for sale in the community

Westwego Avondale Bridge City | Number of Homes Sold | September 2009

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City ended September with a total of 104 homes sold in 2009, compared to 130 at the same time last year (a 20% decrease in the number of sales).  In my opinion, part of the reduction in sales can be attributed to the condition of properties in the area. 

Almost 50% of the sales were of homes that were in Poor, Fair or Average condition and were more likely to appeal to an investor or a do-it-yourselfer looking for a home they could put a little sweat equity into.  Typically, these homes may not qualify for FHA financing unless the purchaser is willing to use an FHA 203(k) and pay a higher rate to be able to finance repairs into their mortgage.

Westwego Avondale Bridge City | Average Home Sale Prices | September 2009

Values in the 70094 zip code are holding steady, with a less than $1,000 difference between the 2008 and 2009 average sale prices.  As more homes are rehabbed, I would anticipate a slow increase in values due to improved conditions of the properties themselves.

FHA remains the financing option of choice for the majority of home buyers in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City.  However, the large number of cash purchases indicates a fairly high level of investor activity in the community as well.  Since this has always been one of the most reasonably priced real estate markets on the West Bank, it’s not surprising to find that people are snapping up the lower price range in an attempt to either rehab and rent or flip the properties. 

Year to date, there have been 43 sales of homes for less than $75,000 in the area, making up 41% of all sales.

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Current real estate activity in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA 70094:

• 126 active listings
• High list price $629,000
• Low list price $44,900
• Average list price $134,241
• Median list price $119,000
• The average home for sale in zip code 70094 has been on the market for 102 days
• There are 29 pending sales, priced from $29,900 to $216,125

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City Home Sales – March 2009

The good news is that the number of home sales in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City increased again in March, which is typical for the spring housing market.  If history holds any clues, we can expect to see a higher number of sales for the next 3 months or so.  The first quarter of 2009 saw 35 closed sales, compared to 43 in the first quarter of 2008.

The not so good news is that 8 of the 14 sales for March were of homes in either Poor, Fair or Average condition, so sellers who have a move in ready home are waiting a little longer for those offers, as it appears that the investors and do-it-yourselfers are making up the largest number of buyers in the area right now, with cash buyers making up almost half of the sales.

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City Average Home Sale – March 2009

The year to date average sale price of $90,285 is down 7% from the 2008 average.  Again, most of this is caused by the condition of the homes sold, with a lesser condition equating to a lesser sale price.  Looking for ways to increase the sale price of your home?  Read Getting Your Home Sold in This Market - 10 Steps to Success According to Professional Home Stagers

Homes sold in March were on the market for an average of 95 days before receiving an acceptable offer.  To minimize marketing time, sellers need to be prepared, priced right and flexible with showings to attract the attention of qualified buyers.

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Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA – Current real estate market activity

 

• 110 active listings, priced from $29,900 to $398,995 (down from 118 last month)
• 35 pending sales, priced from $29,900 to $216,125 (up from 30 last month)
• Based on the number of homes sold in February (11), there is a 10 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA – Number of Homes sold February 2009

Year to date, there have been 22 homes sold in the 70094 zip code, compared to 30 at the same time last year.  The investors are out in force, with over 40% of this years sales being paid for in cash.

The interesting data is that only about 1/3 of the contracts being written are closing within 30 days.  Part of this is the stricter lending criteria that buyers must meet – lenders are taking longer to approve mortgages and deals are taking longer to close.  Another part is that buyers are much more willing to walk away from a home that they find problems with during inspections….yet another reason to have your home ready before putting it on the market.

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Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA – Average Home Sale Price February 2009

Of the 22 sales in 2009, 50% of them have been homes in need of repairs or renovations, holding the year to date average sale price to under $100,000.  As you can see in the chart below, there was a dramatic drop in average home sale prices from 2007 to 2008.  This trend has continued into 2009.

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All data is provided by GSREIN and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

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First, I have to say mea culpa, mea culpa.

There was an error in how the monthly sales reports were being pulled for Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City that resulted in inaccurate information for 2008. The error has been corrected and you can be assured that the end of year sales information is as accurate as possible. That said, let's take a look at how the communities fared for the year.

Current real estate statistics for zip code 70094:

• 118 active listings, priced from $45,000 to $398,995
• 10 pending sales (homes still being shown) priced from $72,000 to $135,000
• 14 homes are under contract, priced from $12,240 to $188,000
• The average list price is $135,553
• The median list price is $120,000
• Based on December 2008 sales (11), there is a 10.7 month supply of homes for sale in Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City zip code 70094

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA - Number of Homes sold 2008

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City ended the year with a total of 160 closed sales, down 18% from 2007 (compared to the 23% average decrease across the West Bank).

This continues the trend we have been watching for the last few years (2006 excepted). While historic low interest rates should be pushing some wishy-washy buyers off of the fence, very strict lending guidelines are tossing them back over it, to wait and save a little longer before being able to purchase a home.

What's a seller to do in this market?

Same as always...prepare and price it right. Home Selling Tips

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City LA - Average Home Sale Price 2008

Look at that downward trend in prices across the 70094 zip code. The year ended with an average sale price of $97,159, down 21% from the 2007 average.

Westwego, Avondale and Bridge City (combined) have the lowest average sale prices on the West Bank - not great for sellers, but a wonderful opportunity for qualified buyers.

It's important to note that prices are above those of 2004, so unless you bought your home in the last 3-4 years, you have still more than likely experienced an increase in value since your purchase. Want to stay on top of what's happening in your neighborhood right now?

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