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BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
173
⇩ 8.9% vs 190 last year
Pending
24
14% pending ratio
Median Price
$320,000
⇧ 6.2% vs $301,250 last year
Average Price
$454,229
⇩ 5.1% vs $478,511 last year
Days on Market
102
vs 102 days last year

Market Context

Population: 26,684  ·  Density: 716.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $79,148

Typical home value: $289,466  ·  Homeownership: 54.1%

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70809) currently shows 173 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 102 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 17 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

The median listing price has risen 6.2% year-over-year, from $301,250 to $320,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 173 this year vs 190 last year
  • Days on market: 102 now vs 102 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $320,000 (+6.2% YoY)
  • Average: $454,229 (-5.1% 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 13.2 miles — 1,154 listings ($493,810,285 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70809Baton Rouge, LA 708090.0 mi173$78,581,617$320,000$454,229
70810Baton Rouge, LA 708103.3 mi319$236,851,120$398,950$742,480
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708154.2 mi97$24,374,548$245,000$251,284
70806Baton Rouge, LA 708065.0 mi144$55,023,264$341,950$382,106
70814Baton Rouge, LA 708146.3 mi50$10,169,750$212,000$203,395
70820Baton Rouge, LA 708206.9 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70812Baton Rouge, LA 708127.7 mi29$3,615,633$129,000$124,677
70805Baton Rouge, LA 708058.4 mi83$7,884,170$81,450$94,990
70776Saint Gabriel, LA 707769.3 mi19$7,155,400$324,500$376,600
70811Baton Rouge, LA 708119.9 mi41$7,099,355$174,900$173,155
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081810.3 mi62$24,913,212$375,000$401,826
70721Carville, LA 7072112.4 mi1$189,000$189,000$189,000
70719Brusly, LA 7071913.2 mi8$2,040,000$255,000$255,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70809?

As of January 2026, there are 173 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70809), compared to 190 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70809?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 is $320,000 as of January 2026, a 6.2% increase from $301,250 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 spend an average of 102 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 102 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70809?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 17 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

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 70809 save an estimated $6,400 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $320,000. 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.