Is Bastrop a buyer's or seller's market right now?

Bastrop is currently a balanced market with 3 months of supply. 16.7% of homes sell above asking price, and 10% go pending within two weeks. The Ridley Sell Score for Bastrop is 48/100 (Cooling), based on 7 real-time market signals including inventory, pricing trends, and buyer demand.

What's the median home price in Bastrop?

The median home price in Bastrop is $32,450, down 67.5% year-over-year. The median price per square foot is $28. Homes sell in a median of 154 days with a sale-to-list ratio of 115.4%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Bastrop, Louisiana?

On a $32,450 home in Bastrop, a traditional listing agent charges around $974 (3% commission). Add buyer agent commission (3%), closing costs (1–2%), and you could spend $2,596 or more. With Ridley Essentials ($999) you save -$25, and with Ridley Pro ($3,499) you save -$2,525 while getting full agent support.

How does Ridley's flat fee compare to a traditional Bastrop agent?

A traditional Bastrop listing agent typically charges 3% of the sale price — about $974 on a $32,450 home. Ridley offers two flat-fee plans: Essentials ($999) with MLS listing, marketing tools, and self-service support, or Pro ($3,499) with a dedicated licensed agent. That saves you -$25–-$2,525 compared to a traditional agent.

How long does it take to sell a home in Bastrop?

The median home in Bastrop currently spends 154 days on the market before going under contract. 10% of homes go pending within two weeks. At a 115.4% sale-to-list ratio, sellers are getting very close to or above asking price. Only 11.1% of listings see a price drop, suggesting sellers can hold firm on pricing.

Do I need a real estate agent to sell in Louisiana?

No. Louisiana does not require you to use a real estate agent to sell your home. You can sell independently (FSBO) or use a flat-fee service like Ridley that gives you MLS access, professional tools, and expert support at a fraction of the traditional commission. On a $32,450 home, that could save you up to -$2,525.

What's included with Ridley Essentials and Pro?

Ridley offers two plans in Louisiana. Essentials ($999) includes MLS listing distribution, professional listing tools, marketing materials, and self-service support. Pro ($3,499) includes everything in Essentials plus a dedicated licensed agent partner, expert pricing consultation, offer review and negotiation support, contract and deadline management, and full closing coordination. Both save significantly vs. the traditional $974 commission.

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Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Bastrop, Louisiana?

The median home in Bastrop sells for $32,450 with prices down 67.5% year-over-year. The average seller pays $974 in commissions — Ridley’s flat fee saves you -$2,525.

Bastrop Real Estate Market Conditions — March 2026

48out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Cooling

48/100

The market is shifting — strategic pricing and presentation matter more.

What this means for sellers

The Bastrop market is cooling, and sellers need to be strategic. Homes are taking longer to sell — be patient and avoid chasing the market down. Invest in staging and professional photography to differentiate your listing. Flexibility on terms can make the difference in attracting serious buyers.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

3 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Louisiana average is 5.3.

Price MomentumFavors buyers

Prices down 67.5% year-over-year — vs. +0.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 115.4% of asking — sellers are getting 15.4% above list on average. Louisiana average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors buyers

16.7% of homes selling above list price — 28% above the Louisiana average of 13%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

154 median days on market — 70 days slower than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

10% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 17.5% statewide.

Price StabilityNeutral

Only 11.1% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Louisiana average is 26.1%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

The midpoint price of all homes sold in the past month. Half sold for more, half for less.

$32,450

-67.5%

Days on Market

How long the typical home sits on the market before going under contract. Lower is better for sellers.

154

Price per Sq Ft

Average cost per square foot of living space. Useful for comparing homes of different sizes.

$28

Sale-to-List Ratio

How close homes sell to their asking price. Above 100% means bidding wars; below means negotiation room.

115.4%

Months of Supply

How long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace. Under 3 months favors sellers; over 6 favors buyers.

Balanced

Competitiveness

Overall market competition based on offers per listing, days on market, and sale-to-list ratio.

Somewhat Competitive

Sold Above List

Percentage of homes that sold for more than their list price.

16.7%

Room to negotiate

Price Drops

Percentage of active listings that had a price reduction.

11.1%

Well-priced market

Pending in 2 Weeks

Percentage of listings that went under contract within 14 days.

10%

Slower pace

12-Month Price Trend

$100,000 → $32,450

▼67.5%

$200K$150K$100K$50K

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Data updated March 2026

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Your savings

How much can you save selling your home in Bastrop?

The average Bastrop homeowner saves -$2,525 by selling with Ridley instead of paying the traditional 3% listing commission on a $32,450 home.

$0Estimated savings

That covers your moving costs — save -7.8% of your home value

Your Bastrop home value

$32,450

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$974

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

How much does it cost to sell a house in Bastrop?

The total cost to sell a house in Bastrop in 2026 ranges from $999 with Ridley Essentials to approximately $974 with a traditional 3% commission on a $32,450 home.

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials	FSBO
Listing fee	$974	$3,499	$999	$0
Buyer agent	$9092.8% avg	$649~2% avg	$649~2% avg	$9092.8% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$487	$487	$487	$487
Total cost	$2,370	$4,635	$2,135	$1,396
Net proceeds	$30,080	$27,815	$30,315	$31,054
You save	—	-$2,525	-$25	$974No support