GREATER BATON ROUGE AREA
Residential Market Statistics for April 2026
A Four-Parish Market Review — April 2025 vs. April 2026
Includes East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes
Data Source: GBRAR ROAM MLS and Study by Bill Cobb Appraiser
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All MLS data current as of May 6, 2026. West Baton Rouge figures extracted from a GBRAR ROAM MLS dataset.
Top 8 Key Takeaways
April 2026 — Four-Parish Greater Baton Rouge Market Review
- The four-parish market remains a moderate seller’s market with stable, price-appreciating conditions. Months supply across all parishes sits well below the level of approximately six months associated with a balanced market, while prices continue to rise at a measured pace.
- Greater Baton Rouge posted broad year-over-year gains. New Listings rose 1.7 percent to 1,292, Pending Sales increased 10.0 percent to 991, Closed Sales rose 1.5 percent to 818, and the Median Sales Price climbed 6.1 percent to $276,950.
- East Baton Rouge recorded the strongest single-month price gain of the four parishes. The April Median Sales Price rose 7.7 percent to $280,000, alongside tightening supply, with months supply down 6.7 percent to 4.2.
- Livingston Parish saw marketing times shorten sharply. Days on Market fell 25.2 percent year-over-year, from 107 days to 80 days, and the parish led in New Listings growth at 17.6 percent.
- Ascension Parish’s April median price decline is a sample-size artifact, not a trend. The single-month median fell 3.4 percent to $314,000, while the more stable year-to-date median rose 4.4 percent. Ascension also posted the largest Pending Sales gain, at 26.2 percent.
- West Baton Rouge prices advanced solidly. Closed sales rose from 17 to 23, the April Median Sales Price increased 11.3 percent to $262,030, and the list-price ratio strengthened to 99.2 percent. Implied months supply of approximately 2.5 is the tightest of the four parishes.
- Demand strengthened heading into spring, but inventory still favors sellers. Pending Sales increased in every parish, and list-price ratios held at or above 97 percent everywhere, exceeding 99 percent in Livingston and West Baton Rouge.
- Seller concessions are routine and warrant verification in appraisal work. In West Baton Rouge, a majority of closings reported seller-paid concessions, with a median of approximately $6,000, a relevant factor when selecting and adjusting comparable sales.
Summary
U.S. existing-home sales fell 3.6 percent month-over-month and 1.0 percent year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, according to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), as constrained supply and ongoing affordability challenges limited activity. Sales declined month-over-month in all four U.S. regions, while year-over-year results increased in the South and West and fell in the Midwest and Northeast.
Nationally, the median existing-home price rose 1.4 percent from a year earlier to $408,800, marking the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year price increases as limited inventory continued to place upward pressure on prices. Approximately 1.36 million homes were for sale heading into April, up 2.3 percent from a year earlier, representing a 4.1-month supply at the current sales pace.
The Greater Baton Rouge Area posted year-over-year increases in New Listings, Pending Sales, and Closed Sales for April 2026. The Median Sales Price advanced while the Percent of List Price Received eased slightly, conditions that modestly favored sellers on price and buyers on negotiating room. Days on Market held steady at the elevated level recorded one year earlier, and the Months Supply of Inventory edged lower. Across the four parishes, the market continues to demonstrate the characteristics of a moderate seller’s market, with measured price appreciation, extended marketing times, and inventory still well below the level associated with a balanced market.
MARKET CLASSIFICATION: MODERATE SELLER’S MARKET — STABLE, PRICE-APPRECIATING CONDITIONS
Greater Baton Rouge — April 2026 at a Glance
- New Listings increased 1.7 percent to 1,292.
- Pending Sales increased 10.0 percent to 991.
- Closed Sales increased 1.5 percent to 818.
- Median Sales Price increased 6.1 percent to $276,950.
- Percent of List Price Received decreased 0.2 percent to 97.9 percent.
- Days on Market Until Sale increased 1.2 percent to 82.
- Inventory of Homes for Sale increased 2.3 percent to 3,343.
- Months Supply of Inventory decreased 2.3 percent to 4.3.
Greater Baton Rouge (All MLS)
The Greater Baton Rouge Area recorded a broad year-over-year increase in transaction activity for April. New Listings, Pending Sales, and Closed Sales all advanced compared with April 2025. The Median Sales Price increased a substantial 6.1 percent, while the Percent of List Price Received eased slightly, indicating buyers retained modest negotiating leverage even as prices climbed. Days on Market remained essentially level year-over-year at the elevated readings observed since 2024, and the Months Supply of Inventory declined slightly, keeping the area firmly within seller’s-market territory.
April Comparison
| Key Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 1,270 | 1,292 | + 1.7% |
| Pending Sales | 901 | 991 | + 10.0% |
| Closed Sales | 806 | 818 | + 1.5% |
| Median Sales Price | $259,995 | $276,950 | + 6.1% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 98.1% | 97.9% | – 0.2% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 81 | 82 | + 1.2% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 3,269 | 3,343 | + 2.3% |
| Months Supply of Inventory | 4.4 | 4.3 | – 2.3% |
Median Sales Price does not account for seller concessions or down payment assistance. Activity for a single month can appear pronounced due to sample size.
Year-to-Date Activity Through April
| Key Metric | Thru 4-2025 | Thru 4-2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 4,327 | 4,528 | + 4.6% |
| Pending Sales | 3,172 | 3,423 | + 7.9% |
| Closed Sales | 2,672 | 2,800 | + 4.8% |
| Median Sales Price | $260,000 | $270,000 | + 3.8% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 97.8% | 97.8% | 0.0% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 79 | 83 | + 5.1% |
East Baton Rouge Parish
East Baton Rouge Parish posted a 10.0 percent gain in Pending Sales and a 7.7 percent increase in the Median Sales Price, the strongest single-month price advance among the four parishes reviewed. New Listings and Closed Sales eased slightly year-over-year, while the Months Supply of Inventory declined 6.7 percent and Inventory of Homes for Sale fell 2.7 percent. The combination of tightening supply and rising prices indicates conditions that favored sellers, although a longer Days on Market reading and a modest decline in the Percent of List Price Received gave buyers somewhat more negotiating room than in prior years.
April Comparison
| Key Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 683 | 679 | – 0.6% |
| Pending Sales | 504 | 528 | + 4.8% |
| Closed Sales | 434 | 428 | – 1.4% |
| Median Sales Price | $259,995 | $280,000 | + 7.7% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 97.7% | 97.4% | – 0.3% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 80 | 84 | + 5.0% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 1,764 | 1,716 | – 2.7% |
| Months Supply of Inventory | 4.5 | 4.2 | – 6.7% |
Year-to-Date Activity Through April
| Key Metric | Thru 4-2025 | Thru 4-2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 2,328 | 2,351 | + 1.0% |
| Pending Sales | 1,720 | 1,831 | + 6.5% |
| Closed Sales | 1,428 | 1,492 | + 4.5% |
| Median Sales Price | $266,000 | $275,000 | + 3.4% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 97.2% | 97.4% | + 0.2% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 81 | 86 | + 6.2% |
Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish recorded the largest New Listings increase of the four parishes, up 17.6 percent year-over-year, alongside a 9.9 percent gain in Pending Sales. The most pronounced shift was a 25.2 percent reduction in Days on Market Until Sale, from 107 days to 80 days, indicating that properties moved to contract considerably faster than in April 2025. The Median Sales Price increased a modest 1.8 percent, the Percent of List Price Received remained strong at 99.0 percent, and the Months Supply of Inventory eased slightly. The parish continues to favor sellers, supported by a high list-price ratio and faster absorption.
April Comparison
| Key Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 205 | 241 | + 17.6% |
| Pending Sales | 162 | 178 | + 9.9% |
| Closed Sales | 145 | 146 | + 0.7% |
| Median Sales Price | $247,000 | $251,495 | + 1.8% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 99.5% | 99.0% | – 0.5% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 107 | 80 | – 25.2% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 551 | 588 | + 6.7% |
| Months Supply of Inventory | 4.0 | 3.9 | – 2.5% |
Year-to-Date Activity Through April
| Key Metric | Thru 4-2025 | Thru 4-2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 768 | 843 | + 9.8% |
| Pending Sales | 577 | 645 | + 11.8% |
| Closed Sales | 501 | 526 | + 5.0% |
| Median Sales Price | $240,000 | $245,000 | + 2.1% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 99.0% | 98.7% | – 0.3% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 90 | 78 | – 13.3% |
Ascension Parish
Ascension Parish posted a 26.2 percent increase in Pending Sales for April, the strongest pending-sales gain of the four parishes. New Listings and Closed Sales each rose modestly year-over-year. The April Median Sales Price registered $314,000, a 3.4 percent decline from the unusually high $325,000 recorded in April 2025; the year-to-date Median Sales Price, a more stable measure, increased 4.4 percent, indicating that the single-month decline reflects month-to-month sample variation rather than a downward price trend. Days on Market lengthened to 70 days and the Months Supply of Inventory increased to 4.0 months. Ascension remains the highest-priced parish of the four reviewed and continues to favor sellers on a year-to-date basis.
April Comparison
| Key Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 200 | 203 | + 1.5% |
| Pending Sales | 130 | 164 | + 26.2% |
| Closed Sales | 131 | 132 | + 0.8% |
| Median Sales Price | $325,000 | $314,000 | – 3.4% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 99.0% | 98.7% | – 0.3% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 55 | 70 | + 27.3% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 446 | 471 | + 5.6% |
| Months Supply of Inventory | 3.8 | 4.0 | + 5.3% |
Year-to-Date Activity Through April
| Key Metric | Thru 4-2025 | Thru 4-2026 | Percent Change |
| New Listings | 655 | 695 | + 6.1% |
| Pending Sales | 486 | 523 | + 7.6% |
| Closed Sales | 416 | 423 | + 1.7% |
| Median Sales Price | $295,878 | $309,000 | + 4.4% |
| Percent of List Price Received | 98.9% | 98.7% | – 0.2% |
| Days on Market Until Sale | 62 | 74 | + 19.4% |
West Baton Rouge Parish
Methodology note: The Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS does not publish a standardized Local Market Update for West Baton Rouge Parish in the same format as the other parishes. The figures below are tabulated directly from a GBRAR ROAM MLS dataset for West Baton Rouge Parish. The April comparison reflects closed transactions recorded in April 2025 and April 2026. Trailing-twelve-month measures are also provided, as they draw on a larger pool of transactions and offer a more stable read on parish conditions than any single-month comparison.
West Baton Rouge Parish recorded 23 closed residential sales in April 2026, up from 17 closings in April 2025. The April 2026 Median Sales Price registered $262,030, an increase of 11.3 percent over the $235,500 median recorded in April 2025, with the average sales price advancing to $270,711. Closings were achieved at an average of 99.2 percent of the most recent list price, up from 98.3 percent a year earlier, and the median price per square foot of living area held essentially level at approximately $157. Average cumulative days on market lengthened to 51 days from 36 days. The parish drew the majority of its closing volume from Addis and Port Allen, with additional activity in Brusly.
April Comparison (ROAM MLS Dataset)
| Key Metric | April 2025 | April 2026 | Percent Change |
| Closed Sales | 17 | 23 | + 35.3% |
| Median Sales Price | $235,500 | $262,030 | + 11.3% |
| Average Sales Price | $234,557 | $270,711 | + 15.4% |
| Average Percent of List Price Received | 98.3% | 99.2% | + 0.9% |
| Median Price per Sq. Ft. (Living) | $155.24 | $157.12 | + 1.2% |
| Average Cumulative Days on Market | 36 | 51 | + 41.7% |
Figures tabulated from a GBRAR ROAM MLS dataset for West Baton Rouge Parish. Median and average prices do not account for seller concessions. Activity for a single month can appear pronounced due to sample size.
West Baton Rouge — Broader Measures
The measures below draw on a larger pool of transactions and offer a more stable read on West Baton Rouge Parish conditions than any single April-to-April comparison.
| Metric | Year to Date (Jan–Apr 2026) | Trailing 12 Months (May 2025–Apr 2026) |
| Closed Sales | 72 | 255 |
| Median Sales Price | $268,740 | $264,000 |
| Average Sales Price | $284,783 | $276,856 |
| Avg. Percent of List Price Received | 99.0% | 98.9% |
| Median Price per Sq. Ft. (Living) | $155.13 | $152.90 |
| Average Days on Market | 64 | 55 |
Active inventory of approximately 54 residential listings against a trailing-twelve-month pace of roughly 21 closings per month implies a Months Supply of Inventory of approximately 2.5 months, the tightest supply position among the four parishes reviewed.
West Baton Rouge Parish exhibits the characteristics of a seller’s market. The list-price ratio above 98 percent, a year-over-year gain in the April Median Sales Price, and an implied supply of approximately 2.5 months all indicate firm demand. New construction is a meaningful share of activity, with a large portion of trailing-twelve-month closings concentrated in Addis. Seller concessions are common, appearing on a majority of closings, which is a relevant consideration when selecting and adjusting comparable sales in this parish.
Four-Parish Comparative Analysis
The table below consolidates April 2026 single-month results across the four parishes. West Baton Rouge figures are tabulated from the ROAM MLS dataset; the remaining parishes reflect GBRAR Local Market Update reporting.
| Parish | Closed Sales | Median Price | List Price Recd. | Days on Market | Mos. Supply |
| Greater Baton Rouge | 818 | $276,950 | 97.9% | 82 | 4.3 |
| East Baton Rouge | 428 | $280,000 | 97.4% | 84 | 4.2 |
| Livingston | 146 | $251,495 | 99.0% | 80 | 3.9 |
| Ascension | 132 | $314,000 | 98.7% | 70 | 4.0 |
| West Baton Rouge* | 23 | $262,030 | 99.2% | 51 | 2.5* |
*West Baton Rouge closed sales, median price, list-price ratio, and days on market are tabulated from the GBRAR ROAM MLS dataset; months supply is derived from active inventory and the trailing-twelve-month closing pace.
Market Observations
- Pricing held firm across the area. Three of the four parishes posted year-over-year gains in the April Median Sales Price, and all four posted year-to-date gains. The April decline in Ascension Parish reflects month-to-month sample variation rather than a price trend, as that parish’s year-to-date median rose 4.4 percent.
- Demand strengthened heading into the spring season. Pending Sales increased in every parish, ranging from a 4.8 percent gain in East Baton Rouge to a 26.2 percent gain in Ascension, indicating an active pipeline of transactions moving toward closing.
- Inventory remains below the balanced-market threshold. Months Supply of Inventory ranged from approximately 2.5 months in West Baton Rouge to 4.3 months in Greater Baton Rouge overall, all below the level of approximately six months generally associated with a market balanced between buyers and sellers.
- Marketing times diverged by parish. Days on Market lengthened year-over-year in East Baton Rouge, Ascension, and West Baton Rouge Parishes but shortened materially in Livingston Parish, where the April reading fell 25.2 percent. At 51 days, West Baton Rouge still recorded the shortest April 2026 marketing time of the group, although that figure rose from 36 days a year earlier.
- Seller concessions are a routine feature of the market. In West Baton Rouge Parish, a majority of closings reported seller-paid concessions, with a median concession of approximately $6,000 among closings where concessions were reported. Concessions warrant verification and consideration when comparable sales are selected and adjusted.
- List-price ratios indicate disciplined pricing. The Percent of List Price Received remained at or above 97 percent in every parish and exceeded 99 percent in Livingston and West Baton Rouge, indicating that well-priced properties continued to transact close to asking price.
Appraisal Context
For valuation assignments with an effective date in April 2026 or the surrounding weeks, the data support a market characterized by measured price appreciation, demand that is firm but not overheated, and inventory still favoring sellers. A time adjustment is supportable in most submarkets given continued year-over-year price gains; the magnitude should be tested against the specific submarket and price tier of the subject property. Seller concessions are sufficiently common that comparable-sale verification should confirm concession amounts and motivation. Extended Days on Market in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes is consistent with normal exposure periods and does not, on its own, indicate declining conditions.
About This Report
This report reviews residential real estate activity for April 2026 across East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parishes, with year-over-year and year-to-date comparisons. Residential activity is composed of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums combined. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures, and activity for a single month can appear pronounced due to sample size. Median and average prices do not account for seller concessions or down payment assistance unless otherwise stated.
Data Source: GBRAR ROAM MLS and Study by Bill Cobb Appraiser. Greater Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Livingston, and Ascension Parish figures are drawn from Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS Local Market Update reporting, current as of May 6, 2026. West Baton Rouge Parish figures are tabulated from a GBRAR ROAM MLS dataset. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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