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BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 70816

Avalon · Cedarcrest · Lake Sherwood Acres · Lakeview Estates · Li Rocchi · Shadowbrook · Sherwood (Sherwood Forest) · Sherwood Forest Office Park · Shiloh · South River Oaks · Southmoor · Wedgewood

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70816) currently shows 178 active listings, with 46 pending sales. Homes are averaging 72 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 1.9% year-over-year, from $234,650 to $239,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 44,610  ·  Density: 1,058.1/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,960

Typical home value: $224,824  ·  Homeownership: 52.6%

Market Overview

Active Listings
178
⇧ 9.9% vs 162 last year
Pending
46
26% pending ratio
Median Price
$239,000
⇧ 1.9% vs $234,650 last year
Average Price
$286,555
⇧ 8.1% vs $265,110 last year
Days on Market
72
⇩ 5.3% vs 76 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$138
— vs $138/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,726 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 178 this year vs 162 last year
  • Days on market: 72 now vs 76 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $239,000 (+1.9% YoY)
  • Average: $286,555 (+8.1% 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 14.7 miles — 1,601 listings ($670,183,307 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70816Baton Rouge, LA 708160.0 mi167$44,267,859$225,000$265,077
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708153.3 mi101$24,527,345$239,950$242,845
70817Baton Rouge, LA 708174.4 mi214$94,762,838$375,493$442,817
70836Baton Rouge, LA 708364.7 mi15$4,750,740$320,000$316,716
70810Baton Rouge, LA 708106.7 mi339$247,691,367$400,220$730,653
70812Baton Rouge, LA 708127.2 mi34$4,135,318$125,725$121,627
70818Baton Rouge, LA 708188.0 mi61$24,699,876$382,900$404,916
70805Baton Rouge, LA 708059.2 mi85$8,204,880$82,975$96,528
70769Prairieville, LA 707699.7 mi232$102,316,176$389,000$441,018
70820Baton Rouge, LA 7082010.5 mi151$39,933,158$192,500$264,458
70739Greenwell Springs, LA 7073912.3 mi54$22,723,200$323,725$420,800
70780Sunshine, LA 7078012.8 mi5$1,677,250$225,900$335,450
70706Denham Springs, LA 7070614.7 mi143$50,493,300$299,450$353,100

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816?

As of September 2026, there are 178 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70816), compared to 162 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 is $239,000 as of September 2026, a 1.9% increase from $234,650 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 spend an average of 72 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 76 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 16 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 72 days on market compared to 76 days last year.

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

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