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BATON ROUGE, LA 70820

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

Neighborhoods in ZIP 70820

Brightside · Brightside Park · Harwich · Heatherstone · Riverbend · Sharlo · Tigerland · Tigerland Acres

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70820) currently shows 149 active listings, with 52 pending sales. Homes are averaging 65 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.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 53 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 11.5% year-over-year, from $216,000 to $191,150.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 22,540  ·  Density: 422.8/mi²  ·  Median household income: $43,884

Typical home value: $278,079  ·  Homeownership: 28.9%

Market Overview

Active Listings
149
⇩ 10.2% vs 166 last year
Pending
52
35% pending ratio
Median Price
$191,150
⇩ 11.5% vs $216,000 last year
Average Price
$284,558
⇩ 15.5% vs $336,609 last year
Days on Market
65
⇧ 22.6% vs 53 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$135
⇩ 8.2% vs $147/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,509 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 149 this year vs 166 last year
  • Days on market: 65 now vs 53 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $191,150 (-11.5% YoY)
  • Average: $284,558 (-15.5% 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
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 14.4 miles — 966 listings ($313,715,005 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70820Baton Rouge, LA 708200.0 mi151$39,933,158$192,500$264,458
70780Sunshine, LA 707805.1 mi5$1,677,250$225,900$335,450
70802Baton Rouge, LA 708025.5 mi87$11,824,083$109,249$135,909
70836Baton Rouge, LA 708366.1 mi15$4,750,740$320,000$316,716
70719Brusly, LA 707196.5 mi7$2,015,125$255,000$287,875
70809Baton Rouge, LA 708096.9 mi173$79,466,512$300,000$459,344
70815Baton Rouge, LA 708159.2 mi101$24,527,345$239,950$242,845
70812Baton Rouge, LA 7081210.1 mi34$4,135,318$125,725$121,627
70814Baton Rouge, LA 7081410.8 mi52$10,545,184$212,000$202,792
70721Carville, LA 7072111.8 mi2$369,000$184,500$184,500
70817Baton Rouge, LA 7081712.1 mi214$94,762,838$375,493$442,817
70764Plaquemine, LA 7076412.3 mi64$15,008,576$201,035$234,509
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081814.4 mi61$24,699,876$382,900$404,916

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

As of April 2026, there are 149 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70820), compared to 166 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 is $191,150 as of April 2026, a 11.5% decrease from $216,000 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 spend an average of 65 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 53 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70820?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of April 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70820 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 17 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 65 days on market compared to 53 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 70820 save an estimated $3,823 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $191,150. 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.