Is Baton Rouge, LA 70805 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Baton Rouge is a buyer’s market. With about 12.8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #158 of 160 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Baton Rouge housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Baton Rouge, LA 70805 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 96 days and there were 12.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 22 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 10%, homes sold more slowly (78 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $53,977. Overall, Baton Rouge is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within East Baton Rouge Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 95% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 90%. On our competition score, Baton Rouge ranks #158 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 3 out of 100).
Nearby, Baton Rouge 70836 (50% sold over asking) and Pride 70770 (25% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Baker 70714Seller’s market $147 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70802Buyer’s market $102 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70806Balanced $172 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70807Seller’s market $47 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Baton Rouge nearby
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Questions about Baton Rouge real estate
Is Baton Rouge a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 12.8 months of supply in Baton Rouge, LA 70805 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Baton Rouge?
The typical home went under contract in 96 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Baton Rouge sell over asking?
5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 89.8% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Baton Rouge?
About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in East Baton Rouge Parish, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Baton Rouge?
The median sale price was $53,977 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $47 per square foot.
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