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BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Plaquemines County
Seller's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The BRAITHWAITE, LA real estate market (70040) currently shows 6 active listings, with 1 pending sales. Homes are averaging 105 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 105 days on market compared to 128 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.4% year-over-year, from $249,950 to $249,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 963  ·  Density: 3.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $0

Typical home value: $94,070  ·  Homeownership: 89.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
6
⇩ 25% vs 8 last year
Pending
1
17% pending ratio
Median Price
$249,000
⇩ 0.4% vs $249,950 last year
Average Price
$198,300
⇩ 51.1% vs $405,738 last year
Days on Market
105
⇩ 18% vs 128 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$99
⇩ 20.8% vs $125/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,370 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 6 this year vs 8 last year
  • Days on market: 105 now vs 128 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $249,000 (-0.4% YoY)
  • Average: $198,300 (-51.1% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.7 miles — 981 listings ($428,339,251 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70040Braithwaite, LA 700400.0 mi9$3,803,400$254,450$422,600
70092Violet, LA 7009210.0 mi25$5,765,075$217,500$230,603
70131New Orleans, LA 7013110.6 mi124$43,325,104$254,900$349,396
70067Lafitte, LA 7006711.1 mi15$4,199,310$291,250$279,954
70075Meraux, LA 7007512.0 mi28$9,214,632$260,000$329,094
70174New Orleans, LA 7017412.9 mi3$883,449$283,150$294,483
70053Gretna, LA 7005313.3 mi63$16,952,292$261,950$269,084
70114New Orleans, LA 7011414.0 mi117$35,758,827$262,000$305,631
70130New Orleans, LA 7013015.1 mi201$141,894,141$385,000$705,941
70117New Orleans, LA 7011715.9 mi173$52,137,875$242,500$301,375
70112New Orleans, LA 7011216.5 mi55$33,645,370$375,000$611,734
70083Port Sulphur, LA 7008316.8 mi16$5,194,800$319,250$324,675
70118New Orleans, LA 7011817.7 mi152$75,564,976$375,000$497,138

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040?

As of September 2026, there are 6 active listings in BRAITHWAITE, LA (zip code 70040), compared to 8 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040?

The median listing price in BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040 is $249,000 as of September 2026, a 0.4% decrease from $249,950 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in BRAITHWAITE, LA?

Homes in BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040 spend an average of 105 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 128 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BRAITHWAITE, LA 70040 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 105 days on market compared to 128 days last year.

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