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Gretna and Terrytown, LA: February 2008 Home Sale Market Reports

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Crescent City Living LLC Licensed LA RE Commission

It's that time of month again - time to take a look back at the single family home sales on the West Bank.   Here are the monthly reports for the City of Gretna (zip code 70053) and unincorporated Gretna and Terrytown (zip code 70056).

City of Gretna Home Sales

Sales of single family homes in the city of Gretna increased from 2 in January 2008 to 9 in February.  There were 15 homes pending sale at the end of January, so obviously a few didn't make it to closing.  Inspections and financing continue to be the primary reasons for a purchase agreement to be canceled. 

As of 3/2/2008, there are 10 homes under contract/pending sale in Gretna, indicating that demand is remaining steady so far this year.

70053 number sold

Average sales prices in the city of Gretna are continuing to climb from last year's 12 month average of $144,570 to the current average of $166,689.  The average sale price in February 2007 was $152,200.   Of the 57 active listings at this date, the average list price is $168,982, very close to the average sale price.  Gretna home owners are doing a good job of pricing their properties to sell!

70053 avg sale

Terrytown and Gretna Home Sales

Although the average sales price was down a little over 8% from February 2007, both the number of homes sold and the average sale price in Terrytown and Gretna increased from January to February.  As of 3/2/2008, there are 33 homes pending sale/under contract in the area.

70056 number sold

There are currently 138 active listings in Gretna and Terrytown, with an average list price of $211,516.  With the average sales price for February at $167,956, we are seeing homes on the higher end of pricing remain on the market, while homes in the mid-range are continuing to sell.

70056 avg sale

All information compiled from the Gulf South Real Estate Information Network and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

These reports are intended to give a broad overview of the home sale markets in the City of Gretna, unincorporated Gretna, and Terrytown.  If you would like a more in-depth analysis of the market in your particular neighborhood, please feel free to contact me with your request at lisa@lisaheindelsells.com.  All detailed reports will be completed within 48 hours and delivered directly to your email.

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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Lisa, Mid- and low-range homes are the ones selling here as well.  Your numbers are showing incremental increases towards a more positive spring than fall, 2007.  As you said, the IFs keep hindering most Closings around the country!

 

Mar 03, 2008 02:16 AM
Michael Fowler
Fowler Realty Quad Cities - Davenport, IA
Broker, Owner Fowler Realty
Hello Lisa - Just checking to see what others are doing in there market reports.  Nice charts.
Mar 03, 2008 02:53 AM
Lisa Heindel
Crescent City Living LLC - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Real Estate Broker

Debe, I hope that spring is more positive all over! 

Michael, thanks for stopping and commenting :)

Mar 03, 2008 04:38 AM