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Housing in Erath

7 homes sold in Erath in the last year, at a typical $181K

Almost every sale is a house. Below: a shortcut to every site where Erath homes are listed.

Homes sold
7
June 2025 to May 2026
Typical sale price
$181K
median, weighted by sales
Price per square foot
$95
Louisiana $146
Paid vs. asking
93.1%
0% sold over asking
For sale now
10
May 2026 · 1 sold that month
Rent or buy?

Owning the typical Erath home costs about $975 a month

Mortgage
Property tax
Insurance
Rent

Price: Erath’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at Erath’s 0.2% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether Erath is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.

Before you buy in Erath

Five things worth knowing

0.2%

Property tax, a year

Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $181K home, about $360 a year.

Taxes vs. neighbors
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Schools

The schools grade for Erath, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.

Schools in Erath
24 min

Typical commute

The average one-way trip to work for people who live in Erath.

Work & commute
Flood

Check the flood map

Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.

Natural hazards
Records

Look up any property

Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.

Selling, or renting out?

Post your home to Erath, free

Selling it yourself, renting out an apartment or looking for a roommate? Post it to Erath. People who follow the town see it, and so do people comparing Erath with their own town. No commission, no listing fee.

Questions about buying a home in Erath

What do homes sell for in Erath, LA?

7 homes sold in the year to May 2026 at a typical $181K, $95 a square foot.

Is Erath a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: 10 homes were for sale in May 2026 and 1 sold, about 10 months of supply. Buyers paid 93.1% of asking on average, and 29% of listings cut their price.

How much are property taxes in Erath?

About 0.2% of a home’s value a year. On a $181K home that’s near $360.

Where can I see homes for sale in Erath?

Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry Erath’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to Erath.

Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).