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BATON ROUGE, LA 70817

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
225
⇧ 25% vs 180 last year
Pending
54
24% pending ratio
Median Price
$373,990
⇧ 10.8% vs $337,475 last year
Average Price
$417,007
⇩ 5% vs $439,183 last year
Days on Market
85
⇩ 6.6% vs 91 days last year

Market Context

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

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

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70817) currently shows 225 active listings, with 54 pending sales. Homes are averaging 85 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 45 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 85 days on market compared to 91 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 10.8% year-over-year, from $337,475 to $373,990.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 225 this year vs 180 last year
  • Days on market: 85 now vs 91 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $373,990 (+10.8% YoY)
  • Average: $417,007 (-5% 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 13.5 miles — 1,821 listings ($779,132,751 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70817Baton Rouge, LA 708170.0 mi225$93,826,575$373,990$417,007
70769Prairieville, LA 707695.3 mi222$97,102,578$387,000$437,399
70726Denham Springs, LA 707265.9 mi338$127,012,964$289,000$375,778
70810Baton Rouge, LA 708106.3 mi319$236,851,120$398,950$742,480
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708157.5 mi97$24,374,548$245,000$251,284
70808Baton Rouge, LA 708089.9 mi174$101,486,892$475,000$583,258
70776Saint Gabriel, LA 7077610.3 mi19$7,155,400$324,500$376,600
70812Baton Rouge, LA 7081211.6 mi29$3,615,633$129,000$124,677
70820Baton Rouge, LA 7082012.1 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081812.2 mi62$24,913,212$375,000$401,826
70802Baton Rouge, LA 7080212.6 mi84$11,897,088$115,000$141,632
70805Baton Rouge, LA 7080513.2 mi83$7,884,170$81,450$94,990
70811Baton Rouge, LA 7081113.5 mi41$7,099,355$174,900$173,155

Frequently Asked Questions

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

As of January 2026, there are 225 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70817), compared to 180 the prior year.

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

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 is $373,990 as of January 2026, a 10.8% increase from $337,475 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 85 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 91 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 January 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70817 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 45 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are selling faster, averaging 85 days on market compared to 91 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 $7,480 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $373,990. 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.