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Desire Area real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Desire Area real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$150K
-24% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$248K
-21% from Q1 '26
Active listings
12
-52% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
5
+67% from Q1 '26
New pendings
5
-29% from Q1 '26
New listings
4
-43% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Desire Area

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Desire Area Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $108K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $120K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $55K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $70K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $90K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $95K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $168K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $113K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $420K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $178K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $125K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $199K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $124K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $160K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $75K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $170K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $313K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $95K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $198K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $110K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $129K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $70K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $90K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $225K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $112K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $146K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $127K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $415K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $199K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $119K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $125K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $165K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $142K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $107K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $187K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $175K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $160K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $257K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $315K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $108K Median list price $110K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $120K Median list price $129K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $55K Median list price $70K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $70K Median list price $90K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $90K Median list price $225K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $95K Median list price $112K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $168K Median list price $146K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $113K Median list price $127K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $420K Median list price $415K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $178K Median list price $199K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $125K Median list price $119K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price Unknown Median list price $125K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $199K Median list price $165K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $124K Median list price $142K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $160K Median list price $107K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $75K Median list price $187K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $170K Median list price $175K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $313K Median list price $160K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $95K Median list price $257K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $198K Median list price $315K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Desire Area is currently tilted toward sellers, with a seller’s market gauge and only 2.6 months of supply in this rolling three-month view through May 2026. Compared with the broader New Orleans market’s 6.6 months of supply, this tighter inventory suggests buyers here face fewer options and less slack in available homes.

Prices in the neighborhood appear volatile but have moved up sharply over the past year, with the typical home value rising about two-thirds year over year even as the median list price climbed more than 40 percent. At the same time, only about 20 percent of recent sales closed above list price and the average sale-to-list ratio sits just under 98 percent, indicating that while values have risen, buyers still have some room to negotiate.

Sales activity has picked up from a year ago, with homes sold jumping more than fourfold and pending sales also higher on a year-over-year basis, even though new listings are down significantly. Properties are taking longer to move, with the median days on market in this period much higher than a year earlier, so sellers may need patience while motivated buyers watch inventory closely. Whether you are a buyer trying to make sense of these mixed signals or a seller aiming to price correctly, Agent Pronto can connect you with a local agent who understands the Desire Area market dynamics.



Learn more about what Desire Area has to offer.

Desire Area offers residents a close-knit, affordable community with easy access to parks, local markets, and neighborhood gatherings that celebrate everyday culture and connection.

Desire Area in New Orleans sits in the Upper 9th Ward, offering straightforward access to downtown via North Claiborne Avenue and nearby St. Claude Avenue. Residents are a short drive from the heart of the city while living on quieter residential blocks with a strong local character and a practical cost of living.

Day to day, Desire Area places you close to key amenities. Groceries, services, and neighborhood eateries line Claiborne and Gentilly corridors, while arts and nightlife in Marigny and the French Quarter are within easy reach. Families often look to options like Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School for Science and Technology and nearby KIPP New Orleans Schools for education. For outdoor time, residents head toward Lincoln Beach on the lakefront or the wide green spaces of City Park.

Transit routes and bikeable streets connect Desire Area with Bywater and other river neighborhoods. The Regional Transit Authority bus network offers regular service for commuters and students, and major corridors simplify driving to job centers across New Orleans.

Because Desire Area is evolving, pricing, renovation activity, and flood risk can vary block by block. A local real estate agent who understands these details can explain insurance considerations, anticipated infrastructure projects, and future resale potential, helping you move with confidence. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers with knowledgeable Desire Area agents so your next move is more informed and less stressful.

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Pinnacle Realty Advisors
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Mitchell Smith · Shreveport, LA

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Century 21 United
“We completed a sell by owner, had the buyers agent assist with all paperwork etc and Melissa was great to work with. I would recommend her for a buyer/seller.”

Veronica · Bossier City, LA

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Pinnacle Realty Advisors
“Agent Pronto got me in touch with Patricia Halley Conaghan. She is, hands down, one of the best real estate agents around. I am in Oregon so it was long distance relationship. The property was no where ready to sell when I first listed. Many e-mails, phone calls, texts, and photos later we were able to get this property ready to sell. She lined up contractors and oversaw the work. It did not take long to sell with some creative financing. I couldn't be happier than I am with Patricia's work and support. She is AWESOME!!”

Molly F. · Covington, LA

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RE/MAX Alliance
“Melanie Cook was very responsive and also answer any questions you may ask..She will walk you through every step of the way”

Jimmie Bray · Slidell, LA

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Engel & Völkers Beth Kobeszko
“Very easy to use. The agent selected was Anna Dunn. She was perfect. She was helpful and helped me the entire way.”

Amber G. · West Monroe, LA

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French Realty
“Selecting our realtor, Mr. Joseph Dupard, through Agent Pronto was a blessing. I needed to list some estate property and being out of state made this difficult....Mr. Joseph Dupard was the best decision. Mr. Dupard is very knowledgeable about the area, professional, prompt, provided information to help me make the best decisions, explained information in layman's terms, and was assessable. I highly recommend him because he cares about his clients and their needs. ”

Joyce H. · Prairieville, LA

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Coldwell Banker One
“Jen Burns was the only realtor that reached out to me. She was great to work with. We inherited this house and live out of state. Jen was so helpful and patient with all of our questions. She always answered her phone or texted right back. We highly recommend Jen Burns. She made the process so easy!”

Heidi W. · Baton Rouge, LA

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Craft Realty
“Gina was very helpful throughout the process of preparing and selling my home. She provided honest and constructive advice and feedback with a great eye for detail. Her experience and knowledge of the current market was very helpful in pricing and negotiating during the initial phases and during offer negotiations. Even during the unknown expectations of the COVID 19 pandemic, Gina was very reassuring yet realistic. I would recommend Gina as a reliable, responsive agent.”

Deborah P. · Covington, LA

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Top Agent Realty
“Scott Delhom took great care of us both with the sale of our old home & the purchase of our new home. Our experience with Scott was so wonderful that I referred my parents to him & he helped them find a new home also. I would highly recommend Scott Delhom for all of anyone’s realtor needs.”

Deron Bond · Zachary, LA

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Delhom Realty

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