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BATON ROUGE, LA 70805

Real Estate Market Report  ·  East Baton Rouge County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
83
⇧ 2.5% vs 81 last year
Pending
13
16% pending ratio
Median Price
$81,450
⇩ 13.8% vs $94,500 last year
Average Price
$94,990
⇩ 11.4% vs $107,213 last year
Days on Market
95
⇩ 5% vs 100 days last year

Market Context

Population: 24,050  ·  Density: 817.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $27,556

Typical home value: $91,962  ·  Homeownership: 40.0%

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70805) currently shows 83 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 95 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 95 days on market compared to 100 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 13.8% year-over-year, from $94,500 to $81,450.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 83 this year vs 81 last year
  • Days on market: 95 now vs 100 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $81,450 (-13.8% YoY)
  • Average: $94,990 (-11.4% 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 13.3 miles — 1,212 listings ($493,481,062 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70805Baton Rouge, LA 708050.0 mi83$7,884,170$81,450$94,990
70812Baton Rouge, LA 708123.0 mi29$3,615,633$129,000$124,677
70806Baton Rouge, LA 708063.4 mi144$55,023,264$341,950$382,106
70807Baton Rouge, LA 708074.7 mi25$3,278,300$140,000$131,132
70814Baton Rouge, LA 708145.8 mi50$10,169,750$212,000$203,395
70714Baker, LA 707147.0 mi56$15,729,224$216,950$280,879
70836Baton Rouge, LA 708368.3 mi13$4,170,309$330,000$320,793
70820Baton Rouge, LA 708208.4 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70816Baton Rouge, LA 708169.2 mi146$38,042,490$225,000$260,565
70810Baton Rouge, LA 7081010.9 mi319$236,851,120$398,950$742,480
70791Zachary, LA 7079111.2 mi214$80,570,786$325,000$376,499
70729Erwinville, LA 7072913.1 mi1$850,000$850,000$850,000
70780Sunshine, LA 7078013.3 mi4$1,382,800$225,900$345,700

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805?

As of January 2026, there are 83 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70805), compared to 81 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805 is $81,450 as of January 2026, a 13.8% decrease from $94,500 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805 spend an average of 95 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 100 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70805 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 2 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 95 days on market compared to 100 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in BATON ROUGE, LA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in BATON ROUGE, LA 70805 save an estimated $1,629 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $81,450. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.