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BATON ROUGE, LA 70802

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
February 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 70802

Beauregard Town · Central Business District (CBD) · Downtown Baton Rouge (Downtown) · Eden Park · Flower Streets · Froggy Mo · Fruit Town · Government Campus (Governmental Complex District) · Greenville · Greenville Addition · Greenville Extension · Istrouma · Louisiana State University (LSU) · Midtown (Mid City) · North Gate · Ogden Park · Old South Baton Rouge (The Bottoms) · Spanish Town · The Bottom · The Garden District · The Riverfront · The Tracks

Market Analysis

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

The BATON ROUGE, LA real estate market (70802) currently shows 87 active listings, with 10 pending sales. Homes are averaging 101 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 98 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 3.9% year-over-year, from $113,625 to $109,249.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 24,701  ·  Density: 1,348.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $33,025

Typical home value: $104,704  ·  Homeownership: 31.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
87
⇩ 14.7% vs 102 last year
Pending
10
11% pending ratio
Median Price
$109,249
⇩ 3.9% vs $113,625 last year
Average Price
$135,909
⇧ 6.3% vs $127,797 last year
Days on Market
101
⇧ 3.1% vs 98 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$99
⇧ 2.1% vs $97/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,188 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 87 this year vs 102 last year
  • Days on market: 101 now vs 98 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $109,249 (-3.9% YoY)
  • Average: $135,909 (+6.3% 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 14.1 miles — 1,270 listings ($423,684,424 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70802Baton Rouge, LA 708020.0 mi84$11,897,088$115,000$141,632
70805Baton Rouge, LA 708053.0 mi83$7,884,170$81,450$94,990
70808Baton Rouge, LA 708083.5 mi174$101,486,892$475,000$583,258
70820Baton Rouge, LA 708205.5 mi128$35,913,216$202,500$280,572
70811Baton Rouge, LA 708116.8 mi41$7,099,355$174,900$173,155
70807Baton Rouge, LA 708076.9 mi25$3,278,300$140,000$131,132
70814Baton Rouge, LA 708147.3 mi50$10,169,750$212,000$203,395
70719Brusly, LA 707198.4 mi8$2,040,000$255,000$255,000
70816Baton Rouge, LA 708169.3 mi146$38,042,490$225,000$260,565
70818Baton Rouge, LA 7081810.0 mi62$24,913,212$375,000$401,826
70819Baton Rouge, LA 7081910.2 mi30$6,562,590$206,000$218,753
70817Baton Rouge, LA 7081712.6 mi225$93,826,575$373,990$417,007
70791Zachary, LA 7079114.1 mi214$80,570,786$325,000$376,499

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in BATON ROUGE, LA 70802?

As of February 2026, there are 87 active listings in BATON ROUGE, LA (zip code 70802), compared to 102 the prior year.

What is the median home price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70802?

The median listing price in BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 is $109,249 as of February 2026, a 3.9% decrease from $113,625 the prior year.

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

Homes in BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 spend an average of 101 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 98 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in BATON ROUGE, LA 70802?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of February 2026, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 101 days on market compared to 98 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 70802 save an estimated $2,185 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $109,249. 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.