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BATON ROUGE, LA 70817

Real Estate Market Report
Buyer's Market
March 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70817) currently shows 219 active listings, with 52 pending sales. Homes are averaging 80 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 70 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 0.4% year-over-year, from $347,450 to $346,000.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 33,478  ·  Density: 509.3/mi²  ·  Median household income: $99,753

Typical home value: $274,897  ·  Homeownership: 81.2%

Market Overview

Active Listings
219
⇧ 14.1% vs 192 last year
Pending
52
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$346,000
⇩ 0.4% vs $347,450 last year
Average Price
$427,112
⇩ 3.9% vs $444,521 last year
Days on Market
80
⇧ 14.3% vs 70 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$174
⇧ 3.6% vs $168/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,076 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 219 this year vs 192 last year
  • Days on market: 80 now vs 70 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $346,000 (-0.4% YoY)
  • Average: $427,112 (-3.9% 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 13.5 miles — 1,891 listings ($795,056,799 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70817Baton Rouge, LA 708170.0 mi214$94,762,838$375,493$442,817
70769Prairieville, LA 707695.3 mi232$102,316,176$389,000$441,018
70726Denham Springs, LA 707265.9 mi355$124,557,430$287,350$350,866
70810Baton Rouge, LA 708106.3 mi339$247,691,367$400,220$730,653
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708157.5 mi101$24,527,345$239,950$242,845
70808Baton Rouge, LA 708089.9 mi175$97,738,900$481,000$558,508
70776Saint Gabriel, LA 7077610.3 mi20$8,514,400$365,000$425,720
70812Baton Rouge, LA 7081211.6 mi34$4,135,318$125,725$121,627
70820Baton Rouge, LA 7082012.1 mi151$39,933,158$192,500$264,458
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081812.2 mi61$24,699,876$382,900$404,916
70802Baton Rouge, LA 7080212.6 mi87$11,824,083$109,249$135,909
70805Baton Rouge, LA 7080513.2 mi85$8,204,880$82,975$96,528
70811Baton Rouge, LA 7081113.5 mi37$6,151,028$173,675$166,244

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817?

As of March 2026, there are 219 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70817), compared to 192 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 is $346,000 as of March 2026, a 0.4% decrease from $347,450 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 spend an average of 80 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 70 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of March 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 27 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 80 days on market compared to 70 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 70817 save an estimated $6,920 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $346,000. 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.