We finally made it through the 73 days of January! What a wild start to the year, with a rare 7 inches of snow shutting down schools, businesses, and just about everything else. But if we’re being honest, the unexpected pause gave us all the day none of us knew we needed—a chance to slow down, soak in the quiet, and maybe even enjoy a rare Louisiana snow day.
Meanwhile, the real estate market remained frozen in more ways than one. Persistently high interest rates kept many buyers sitting on the fence, waiting for the right moment to make a move. Toward the end of January 2025, mortgage rates began to trend downward—not drastically, but enough to make hesitant buyers pay attention. If rates continue their slow descent, we could see a noticeable uptick in activity as spring approaches. Dare we say, some areas may even experience a buyer frenzy.
For sellers, there’s good news—home values have held steady, with slight increases in certain areas. But with buyers stretching every dollar to make homeownership work, sellers must ensure their properties are in top condition to stand out in this competitive market.
One of the biggest hurdles right now is homeowners insurance. Sky-high premiums are making it difficult—if not impossible—for some buyers to afford homeownership. On top of that, insurance companies remain firm on their roofing requirements, with many refusing to cover homes with roofs over 10 years old unless the buyer agrees to replace them within a set timeframe after closing.
Let’s take a look at the three larger parishes and see how they fared:
Ascension Parish Real Estate
January 2025 in Ascension Parish saw a median price of $299,999 for detached single-family homes. With 77 homes closing in January, the volume dropped a bit. Out of those homes closed, they were on the market for a median of fifty-six days, and the list price-to-sales price ratio dropped a bit to 98%. There were only 90 homes to go under contract.
There are currently 344 homes on the market, with a median list price of $383,245. This equals a 3.4-month supply of homes on the market in Ascension Parish.
East Baton Rouge Parish Real Estate
January 2025 in East Baton Rouge Parish saw a median price of $276,000 for detached single-family homes. Out of the 266 homes closed in January 2025, they were on the market for a median of thirty-six days, and the list price-to-sales price ratio held steady at 96.6%. There were 276 homes to go under contract, down 20% from January 2024.
There are currently 1332 homes on the market, with a median list price of $310,000. This equals a 3.9-month supply of homes in the East Baton Rouge Parish market.
Livingston Parish Real Estate
In January 2025, Livingston Parish saw a median sales price of $249,000 for detached single-family homes. Out of the 111 homes closed in January 2025, they were on the market for a median of fifty-nine days, and the list-to-sales price ratio was 98.8%! There were 104 homes to go under contract compared to 134 in January 2024 and 89 in December 2024.
There are currently 524 detached single-family homes on the market, with a median list price of $275,000. This equals a 3.8-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 February 2025.
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* All data gathered using ROAM MLS as of
February 10, 2025
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