182 single family homes are for sale

• High list price $895,000
• Low list price $29,900
• Average list price $181,517
• Median list price $155,000

29 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $50,000 to $325,000

Based on the number of January sales (9), there is a 20 month supply of homes for sale in Algiers

Algiers LA 70131 | Number of Single Family Home Sales | January 2010

The 70131 zip code of Algiers started off the year with 9 homes sold, up from 7 in January 2009.  The days on market dropped substantially, but that is mostly due to the sale of several bank owned homes that were aggressively priced and moved very quickly.

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Algiers LA 70131 | Average Single Family Home Price | January 2010

The average single family home in Algiers sold for $147,758 in January, up over $20k from December, but still below the 2009 average shown above.  Conventional loans and cash were the most popular forms of payment, since many of the homes sold in January were in less than excellent condition, keeping them from being financed with VA or FHA loans.

Some more details about January home sales in Algiers

• 33% of the sales were of bank owned or foreclosed properties (33% is the average across the West Bank)
• 11% of sellers provided some type of closing cost assistance to the buyer
• 11% of sellers paid for a home warranty for the purchaser

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112 single family homes are for sale

• High list price $390,000
• Low list price $10,000
• Average list price $144,144
• Median list price $118,750

19 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $13,000 to $425,000

Based on the number of homes sold in January (7), there is a 16 month supply of homes for sale in the 70114 zip code

Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Single Family Homes Sold | January 2010

The 70114 zip code of Algiers started out the year with 7 single family homes sold, up from only 2 in January 2009, so it’s a nice start to 2010 after disappointing sales last year.  3 of the sales were in Algiers Point, while the other 4 were in various neighborhoods in the area.

The average days on market for homes sold in January was 80, while the average days on market for active listings is at 155.  This is a good indicator that some of the homes that have been on the market for awhile may be overpriced or in not so great condition.  If you are selling your home, you need to know your competition.  Find out what’s going on in your West Bank neighborhood with this week’s free market snapshot

Algiers LA 70114 | Average Sale Price of Single Family Homes Sold | January 2010

The average sale price jumped up to $154,707 in January, mostly due to the number of homes sold in the Point, which always commands a higher price.

The split between conventional and cash sales tells me that there are very few entry level homes being sold in the area, which would more than likely be financed with FHA loans.  Instead, it appears that either investors or stronger buyers are the ones more interested in these properties.

A few more facts about January home sales:

• 29% of the sales were of bank owned or foreclosure properties (compared to 33% across the West Bank)
• 29% of sellers provided some type of closing cost assistance to the buyers
• 14% of sellers paid for a home warranty for the purchasers

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173 homes are for sale in Algiers 70131

• High list price $895,000
• Low list price $37,900
• Average list price $183,380
• Median list price $155,000

28 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $40,000 to $429,000

Based on the number of December sales (13), there is a 13.3 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Algiers LA 70131 | Number of Homes Sold | December 2009

2009 home sales in Algiers fell just short of those in 2008, ending the year with 208 successful sales.  This is the second year of severely reduced home sales in the area and it’s reflected in the average days on market (see chart below).

I wish I had a crystal ball for why Algiers is performing so poorly, but I don’t.  What I am hearing from home buyers is a combination of schools, taxes, insurance and the poor perception of the City of New Orleans are pushing them to nearby areas in Plaquemines Parish or Jefferson Parish.

Days on market (the length of time it takes a home to sell) has been on the increase in Algiers for the last several years, ending 2009 at 137 days.  Remember, this is just an average.

• The home on the market the longest sold in 935 days.
• The home on the market the shortest period of time sold in 1 day.

Algiers LA 70131 | Average Home Sale Prices | December 2009

Home prices in Algiers remained fairly steady through most of 2009, ending the year with an average sale price of  $155,362.  This is a 4.9% decline from the 2008 average, putting home values below those of a pre-Katrina market.  While we were hopeful at the beginning of the year that we would begin to see a recovery in the Algiers market, it’s not happening yet.

• The most expensive home sold in Algiers in 2009 was a 7 bedroom, 4.5 bath home in Lakewood Estates that sold for $519,000 in November, 2009.
• The least expensive home sold in Algiers in 2009 was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home that sold for $8,000 in February, 2009.  (This particular property was purchased by the seller at a tax sale)

FHA is the most popular financing choice of Algiers home buyers, with 39% opting to use that type of loan for their home purchase.  Of note is that 41% of home sellers in Algiers provided some type of closing cost assistance to buyers when selling their home.  It’s important to be sure that you know all of the details about comparable sales in your area when pricing your home to sell.

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121 homes are for sale in Algiers 70114

• High list price $599,000
• Low list price $13,000
• Average list price $147,446
• Median list price $119,900

16 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $28,000 to $399,000

Based on December 2009 sales (6), there is a 20 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Homes Sold | December 2009

After a brief uptick in 2008, the number of home sales in the 70114 zip code of Algiers dropped almost 37% in 2009, ending the year with 73 homes sold.  Much of this can be attributed to declining sales in Algiers Point, which has been hard hit by the changes in the West Bank real estate market.

Interestingly, the days on market for homes sold in the area has remained flat for the last 3 years.  When priced right for the neighborhood and condition, homes are selling in an average of 102 days.

• The home on the market the longest in 2009 sold in 463 days.
• The home on the market the shortest period of time in 2009 sold in 1 day.

Algiers LA 70114 | Average Home Sale Prices | December 2009

Prices in the 70114 zip code of Algiers continue to decline, dropping over 10% from 2008 to 2009.  Besides the impact of fewer high end sales in the Point, there are a good number of homes in need of restoration or renovation that are being purchased for cash by investors or buyers who have the time and money to put into a fixer-upper.

This section of Algiers is the only area on the West Bank that is seeing cash as the primary purchasing tool.  FHA is right behind with 34% of the market.  Of note is that 30% of home sellers provided some type of closing cost assistance to the purchasers in 2009, so be sure that your agent is providing you with all of the details on comparable sales in your neighborhood.

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115 homes are for sale

• High list price $425,000
• Low list price $13,000
• Average list price $146,748
• Median list price $119,900

8 homes are pending sale or under contract, priced from $30,000 to $399,000

Based on the number of homes sold in November (6), there is a 19.2 month supply of homes for sale in the 70114 zip code

Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Homes Sold | November 2009

It’s pretty obvious that home sales in the 70114 zip code of Algiers are suffering.  Year to date, there have been 67 successful single family home sales, compared to 108 at the same time last year.

There are, in my opinion, a couple of reasons for this:

1. Sales in Algiers Point have dropped to a very low level
2. The condition of many of the properties being sold makes them attractive only to investors.  Given the difficulty in obtaining financing (higher down payments, shorter time for repayment) for investment properties, the majority of the buyers of these homes are dealing with cash.  Typically, a cash investor is looking at the lower end of the inventory, so the homes that sit in the middle are languishing on the market.

Algiers LA 70114 | Average Home Sale Prices | November 2009

There was a spike in November of the home sale prices, mostly due to a couple of higher end homes selling We aren’t seeing too much of that, so it has a greater impact on the averages.   Year to date, the average home sale price is at $117,680, down 10.5% from 2008.  The combined drops in both the number of sales and the average sale prices present an opportunity for buyers in the area.

Even within the zip code, there are pockets of areas that are performing both better and/or worse than the averages.  Find out what’s going on in your West Bank neighborhood with this week’s free market snapshot.

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197 homes are for sale in the 70131 zip code (excluding English Turn)

• High list price $895,000
• Low list price $35,000
• Average list price $178,774
• Median list price $152,000

32 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $27,500 to $429,000

Based on the number of homes sold in November (12), there is a 16.4 month supply of homes for sale

Algiers LA 70131 | Number of Homes Sold | November 2009

Sales in Algiers took a dip in November, bringing the year to date number of homes sold to 194, an average of 17.6 homes per month.  If that average holds, we will end the year just slightly below the 2008 total.

The average days on market as of 11/30/2009 was 124, but don’t count on selling in that amount of time….the longest a home was on the market before selling this year was a whopping 935 days (over 2.5 years).

FHA loans continue to be the most popular financing option for buyers, making up 39% of the sales in Algiers this year, with conventional loans coming in second at 26%.  The surprise in the numbers below is the small amount of VA loans given the proximity of Algiers to NAS JRB New Orleans.  As the Federal City moves closer to completion, I would anticipate seeing an increase in the number of military buyers in the area.

Algiers LA 70131 | Average Home Sale Price | November 2009

The average home sale price in November was $184,070, up substantially from last month.  But, year to date, the average price of $155,362 is still down almost 5% from 2008.

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193 homes are for sale

• High list price $895,000
• Low list price $35,000
• Average list price $179,482
• Median list price $152,000

30 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $27,500 to $279,000

Based on the number of homes sold in October (22), there is a 8.8 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Algiers LA 70131 | Number of Homes Sold | October 2009

With few exceptions, the 70131 zip code of Algiers has averaged about 15 homes sold per month.  Year to date there have been 182 homes sold, compared to 187 at this same time last year.  

Although it’s not as many sales as home sellers would wish for, it is at least an indicator that this portion of the Algiers market may be beginning to stabilize.

Algiers LA 70131 | Average Home Sale Price | October 2009

While the number of sales may be stabilizing, the average home prices are continuing to drop, ending October at $153,246 (a decrease of just over 6% from the 2008 average).

Some of this can be attributed to the 13% of sales that were homes in Fair or Poor condition, which will always go for a lower price.  Also, homes that have not been updated are having a tough time competing with those that feature all of the bells and whistles that today’s buyers are looking for.  Spending a little money on needed upgrades to your home can result in a higher sales price.

With a median list price of $152,000 (meaning half of the home prices are higher and half are lower), it appears that sellers in Algiers are becoming more realistic about the real estate market they are facing.

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95 homes are for sale in the 70114 zip code

• High list price $550,000
• Low list price $22,500
• Average list price $160,307
• Median list price $130,000

17 homes are under contract or pending sale, priced from $28,000 to $399,000

Based on the number of homes sold in October (3), there is a 2.64 YEAR supply of homes for sale in the area, the highest inventory on the West Bank.

Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Homes Sold | October 2009

Sales in the 70114 zip code dipped to 3 in October bringing the year to date total to 61, compared to 99 at the same time last year.  Much of this decrease is due to lower home sales in Algiers Point. 

Also, nearly half of the homes sold this year have been in average or fair condition, indicating that they either needed updating or remodeling, a market ripe for investors that haven’t been investing.  The difficulty in flipping investment properties in the area due to the low number of sales means that it’s harder to convince someone to purchase and renovate for resale.

Algiers LA 70114 | Average Home Sale Price | October 2009

The average sale price for 2009 in the 70114 area of Algiers is $111,845, down almost 15% from the 2008 average (which was down substantially from the 3 previous years as well).  Again, most of this decline is due to the low number of sales in Algiers Point, which historically has increased the average price of the zip code.

With a substantial inventory of homes for sale, it is definitely a buyer’s market.

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198 homes are for sale

• High list price $895,000
• Low list price $35,000
• Average list price $188,261
• Median list price $154,950

39 homes are under contract or pending sale, with an average list price of $144,823

Based on the number of homes sold in September (25), there is a 7.92 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Algiers LA 70131 | Number of Homes Sold | September 2009

September saw the highest number of home sales in Algiers for all of 2009 AND the most homes sold since April 2008.  While we are still running behind this same time last year (160 this year compared to 175 in September 2008), it does appear that the market is flattening instead of continuing the steep drops that Algiers has experienced for the last couple of years. 

BUT (there’s always a but), remember that for a period of time this summer Algiers was included in the City of New Orleans soft second mortgage program for homes that suffered more than $5,200 in repaired hurricane damage.  When that money ran out, showing activity softened and slowed.  The majority of those allocations have now been closed, so we’ll have to keep an eye on the trends to see what impact that has on the sales numbers going forward.

Algiers LA 70131 | Average Home Sale Price | September 2009

In another bit of good news, the average home sale price in Algiers is less than $1,000 lower than the 2008 average and is almost on par with 2005 (our last normal market).   The expiration of the $8,000 tax credit for first time home buyers at the end of November may impact this as well, unless the credit is extended.

The choice of financing can tell you a lot about who is purchasing in a community.  FHA continues to be the choice of the majority of home buyers due to the low down payment requirements and the ability to have home sellers provide some assistance with closing costs.

So far in 2009, 53% of FHA buyers in Algiers have received closing cost assistance from sellers.  The amounts ranged from a low of $2,000 to a high of $11,500.  The average amount of closing cost assistance provided to FHA buyers in 2009 is $5,581 or 3.71% of the purchase price.

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104 homes are for sale

• High list price $550,000
• Low list price $22,500
• Average list price $162,589
• Median list price $139,450

13 homes are pending sale or under contract, with an average list price of $134,992

Based on the number of homes sold in September (7), there is a 14.85 month supply of homes for sale in the area

Algiers LA 70114 | Number of Homes Sold | September 2009

Year to date, there have been 58 successful single family home sales in the 70114 zip code of Algiers, compared to 89 at the same time last year.  This decrease of 35% is one of the largest on the West Bank, making Algiers the hardest hit areas for declining home sales.

While reduced sales in Algiers Point have had an impact, the condition of properties being sold is also an issue, with a substantial number of homes in Poor, Fair and Average condition being marketed.

A large percentage of the 2009 sales in the area have been to cash buyers, and a review of those sales indicates that a large number of them are to investors and buyers who are willing to take on a fixer-upper.  It remains to be seen if these properties will come back on the market as renovations or if they are being held as rental units and personal residences.

Algiers LA 70114 | Average Home Sale Price | September 2009

Prices have taken a hit as well – they are down 14% from 2008.  Although much of this can be attributed to fewer sales in Algiers Point, which typically has the highest priced real estate in the zip code, the large percentage of homes in need of repair is pushing prices downward as well.

If you are considering selling your Algiers home, be sure that your agent is pricing it to compete with other homes in the same condition rather than just using the average sale price.

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