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Flatwoods 71427

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Louisiana
$13K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
3
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$78K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2025 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
202120252026

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.141
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$78K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,664 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1997
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.52%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.73%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.7.7%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.84%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.2.9%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.18.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.79%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.105
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$59K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all ZIP codes nationally.

How Flatwoods 71427 compares

By median home value, Flatwoods 71427 is the 16th most expensive of 18 ZIP codes in Rapides County, and its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Rapides County.

Home values in Flatwoods 71427

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$19K$245K
ZIP codes in Rapides County ranked by median home value
#Rapides CountyMedian valueHomes
1Woodworth 71485$323K925
2Alexandria 71303$223K6,901
3Pineville 71360$175K12,230
4Deville 71328$172K3,084
5Forest Hill 71430$168K881
6Elmer 71424$165K493
7Boyce 71409$147K2,697
8Ball 71405$145K1,981
9Lecompte 71346$127K1,257
10Otis 71466$127K204
11Lena 71447$116K622
12Hineston 71438$114K612
13Glenmora 71433$106K1,821
14Sieper 71472$101K125
15Alexandria 71301$93K7,732
16Flatwoods 71427$78K141
17Cheneyville 71325$76K504
18Alexandria 71302$62K5,180

About the Flatwoods 71427 market

What is the median home price in Flatwoods 71427, LA?

The median sale price in Flatwoods 71427, LA is $12,500 (data through July 2025), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Flatwoods 71427, LA each year?

3 homes sold in Flatwoods 71427, LA over the last 12 months (data through July 2025). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Flatwoods 71427, LA?

Flatwoods 71427, LA contains 141 residential properties, with a median of 1,664 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1997. The median TopHap Estimate is $78K.

How does Flatwoods 71427, LA compare to the rest of Rapides County?

By median home value, Flatwoods 71427, LA is the 16th most expensive of 18 ZIP codes in Rapides County. Its typical home is worth more than 27% of all homes in Rapides County. Alexandria 71301 ranks just above it and Cheneyville 71325 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Flatwoods 71427, LA?

84% of homes in Flatwoods 71427, LA are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Flatwoods 71427, LA hold?

73% of mortgaged homes in Flatwoods 71427, LA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 7.7% owe more than the home is worth.

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