Is Baton Rouge, LA 70836 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Baton Rouge is a seller’s market. With about 0.5 months of supply and 50% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Baton Rouge housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 50% of homes in Baton Rouge, LA 70836 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 43 days and there were 0.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (114 days then) and the median sale price fell 6% to $312,659. Overall, Baton Rouge is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within East Baton Rouge Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 52% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Baton Rouge 70820 (3% sold over asking) or Baton Rouge 70806 (4% sold over asking).
Run the numbers for 70836
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Baker 70714Seller’s market $147 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70802Buyer’s market $102 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70805Buyer’s market $47 /sq ftBaton Rouge 70806Balanced $172 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Baton Rouge is
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Questions about Baton Rouge real estate
Is Baton Rouge a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 0.5 months of supply in Baton Rouge, LA 70836 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 43 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Baton Rouge sell over asking?
50% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% 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 $312,659 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $190 per square foot.
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