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BATON ROUGE, LA 70816

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
146
⇩ 5.8% vs 155 last year
Pending
33
23% pending ratio
Median Price
$225,000
⇩ 10% vs $249,990 last year
Average Price
$260,565
⇩ 1.4% vs $264,148 last year
Days on Market
94
⇧ 16% vs 81 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70816) currently shows 146 active listings, with 33 pending sales. Homes are averaging 94 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 81 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 10% year-over-year, from $249,990 to $225,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 146 this year vs 155 last year
  • Days on market: 94 now vs 81 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $225,000 (-10% YoY)
  • Average: $260,565 (-1.4% 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 14.7 miles — 1,516 listings ($637,359,691 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70816Baton Rouge, LA 708160.0 mi146$38,042,490$225,000$260,565
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708153.3 mi97$24,374,548$245,000$251,284
70817Baton Rouge, LA 708174.4 mi225$93,826,575$373,990$417,007
70836Baton Rouge, LA 708364.7 mi13$4,170,309$330,000$320,793
70810Baton Rouge, LA 708106.7 mi319$236,851,120$398,950$742,480
70812Baton Rouge, LA 708127.2 mi29$3,615,633$129,000$124,677
70818Baton Rouge, LA 708188.0 mi62$24,913,212$375,000$401,826
70805Baton Rouge, LA 708059.2 mi83$7,884,170$81,450$94,990
70769Prairieville, LA 707699.7 mi222$97,102,578$387,000$437,399
70820Baton Rouge, LA 7082010.5 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70739Greenwell Springs, LA 7073912.3 mi54$23,249,484$344,950$430,546
70780Sunshine, LA 7078012.8 mi4$1,382,800$225,900$345,700
70706Denham Springs, LA 7070614.7 mi134$46,033,556$292,450$343,534

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 146 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70816), compared to 155 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 is $225,000 as of January 2026, a 10% decrease from $249,990 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 94 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 81 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 January 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 9 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 94 days on market compared to 81 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 70816 save an estimated $4,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $225,000. 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.