Big picture vibes haven’t changed much: mortgage rates are still hovering in the high-6s, which keeps some would-be sellers “locked in” to their ultra-low pandemic mortgages and makes buyers extra rate-sensitive. That’s part of why well-priced, move-in-ready homes still go fast while everything else needs sharper pricing and better presentation. Insurance is still a wild card in Louisiana—programs like Louisiana Fortify Homes (roof-upgrade grants) and ongoing NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 adjustments continue to shape monthly costs and buyer decisions. Affordability is a combination of rate, insurance, and taxes. So strategy matters more than ever.
Zooming in on Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge Parish), the feel on the street matches the data: with roughly a 4.3-month supply, buyers have a few more choices, but the sweet spot is still turnkey homes under the median list price (~$325K). That price band moves quickest, while $500K+ needs standout staging, smart pricing, and sometimes a rate buydown to compete. Insurance and flood zones remain front-of-mind. Buyers are double-checking quotes and asking about roof age and elevation certificates. So, sellers who tackle easy wins (newer roofs, minor repairs, clean inspections) are getting rewarded. Add in our stable job base (state/government, healthcare, plants along the corridor) and the fall market should stay steady: think thoughtful pricing, a little patience, and creative financing tools (2-1 buydowns, temporary points) to keep Baton Rouge deals moving.
Let’s examine how the three largest parishes performed in the market:
Ascension Parish Real Estate
In July 2025, detached single-family homes in Ascension Parish had a median price of $339,500. With 134 homes closing in July, the volume saw a year-over-year drop of 8.9%. Out of those homes that were closed, they were on the market for a median of seventeen days, and the list price-to-sales price ratio was 98.2%. There were 110 homes to go under contract.
There are currently 427 homes on the market, with a median list price of $365,000. This equals a 3.9-month supply of homes in Ascension Parish.
East Baton Rouge Parish Real Estate
In July 2025, detached single-family homes in East Baton Rouge Parish had a median price of $290,000. The 387 homes closed in July 2025 were on the market for a median of twenty-seven days, and the list price-to-sales price ratio was 97.1%. There were 394 homes to go under contract, rising 11% from July 2025.
There are currently 1442 homes on the market, with a median list price of $325,000. This equals a 4.3-month supply of homes in the East Baton Rouge Parish market.
Livingston Parish Real Estate
In July 2025, Livingston Parish saw a median sales price of $255,000 for detached single-family homes. Out of the 154 homes closed in July 2025, they were on the market for a median of thirty-two days, and the list-to-sales price ratio was 99.1%. There were 155 homes to go under contract compared to 137 in July 2025 and 134 in June 2025.
There are 596 detached single-family homes on the market, with a median list price of $280,000. This equals a 4.2-month supply of homes in the Livingston Parish market.
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Join us next month as we review the Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate Market for August 2025.
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* All data gathered using ROAM MLS as of
August 05, 2025
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