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SAINT JAMES, LA 70086

Real Estate Market Report  ·  St. James County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
1
⇩ 50% vs 2 last year
Pending
0
0% pending ratio
Median Price
$167,000
⇩ 12.1% vs $190,000 last year
Average Price
$167,000
⇩ 12.1% vs $190,000 last year
Days on Market
145
⇧ 271.8% vs 39 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,756  ·  Density: 17.6/mi²  ·  Median household income: $50,377

Typical home value: $132,972  ·  Homeownership: 70.7%

Market Analysis

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

The SAINT JAMES, LA real estate market (70086) currently shows 1 active listings. Homes are averaging 145 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 145 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.1% year-over-year, from $190,000 to $167,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 1 this year vs 2 last year
  • Days on market: 145 now vs 39 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $167,000 (-12.1% YoY)
  • Average: $167,000 (-12.1% 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

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 19.9 miles — 586 listings ($209,987,216 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70086Saint James, LA 700860.0 mi1$167,000$167,000$167,000
70393Plattenville, LA 703937.3 mi1$238,000$238,000$238,000
70725Darrow, LA 707259.3 mi15$5,731,500$386,000$382,100
70778Sorrento, LA 7077810.1 mi12$3,036,456$267,500$253,038
70090Vacherie, LA 7009012.0 mi15$4,085,250$282,500$272,350
70052Gramercy, LA 7005212.0 mi13$3,126,396$230,000$240,492
70737Gonzales, LA 7073714.0 mi261$102,594,402$360,990$393,082
70051Garyville, LA 7005114.8 mi7$1,099,903$170,000$157,129
70301Thibodaux, LA 7030116.9 mi235$80,706,990$262,500$343,434
70721Carville, LA 7072118.2 mi1$189,000$189,000$189,000
70339Pierre Part, LA 7033919.3 mi16$7,150,800$387,000$446,925
70788White Castle, LA 7078819.3 mi7$1,303,519$134,950$186,217
70733French Settlement, LA 7073319.9 mi2$558,000$279,000$279,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in SAINT JAMES, LA 70086?

As of January 2026, there are 1 active listings in SAINT JAMES, LA (zip code 70086), compared to 2 the prior year.

What is the median home price in SAINT JAMES, LA 70086?

The median listing price in SAINT JAMES, LA 70086 is $167,000 as of January 2026, a 12.1% decrease from $190,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in SAINT JAMES, LA 70086 spend an average of 145 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 39 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in SAINT JAMES, LA 70086?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, SAINT JAMES, LA 70086 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 145 days on market compared to 39 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in SAINT JAMES, LA?

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