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St. James Parish, LA real estate

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St. James Parish real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the St. James Parish real estate market. *

Latest Monthly Snapshot

May 2026

Median sale price
$197K
-25% from Apr '26
Median list price
$245K
+31% from Apr '26
Active listings
44
+7.3% from Apr '26
Homes sold
7
-30% from Apr '26
New pendings
8
+14% from Apr '26
New listings
12
+33% from Apr '26

Monthly Pricing Trends for St. James Parish

Monthly data for the latest available year.

Monthly Pricing Trends for St. James Parish Jun '25 Aug '25 Oct '25 Dec '25 Feb '26 Apr '26 May '26 Median sale price in June 2025: $302K Median sale price in July 2025: $210K Median sale price in August 2025: $180K Median sale price in September 2025: $248K Median sale price in October 2025: $220K Median sale price in November 2025: $143K Median sale price in December 2025: $155K Median sale price in January 2026: $329K Median sale price in February 2026: $267K Median sale price in March 2026: $215K Median sale price in April 2026: $263K Median sale price in May 2026: $197K Median list price in June 2025: $247K Median list price in July 2025: $245K Median list price in August 2025: $180K Median list price in September 2025: $263K Median list price in October 2025: $247K Median list price in November 2025: $235K Median list price in December 2025: $167K Median list price in January 2026: $225K Median list price in February 2026: $342K Median list price in March 2026: $194K Median list price in April 2026: $187K Median list price in May 2026: $245K June 2025 Median sale price $302K Median list price $247K July 2025 Median sale price $210K Median list price $245K August 2025 Median sale price $180K Median list price $180K September 2025 Median sale price $248K Median list price $263K October 2025 Median sale price $220K Median list price $247K November 2025 Median sale price $143K Median list price $235K December 2025 Median sale price $155K Median list price $167K January 2026 Median sale price $329K Median list price $225K February 2026 Median sale price $267K Median list price $342K March 2026 Median sale price $215K Median list price $194K April 2026 Median sale price $263K Median list price $187K May 2026 Median sale price $197K Median list price $245K
Median sale price
Median list price
* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
55
Neutral Market
Seller’s Market
Buyer’s Market
0
25
50
75
100

Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (May 2026).

St. James Parish is currently showing a neutral housing market, with conditions not strongly favoring either side. The market gauge sits at 55, very close to the middle of the scale. Months of supply is 4.9, which is similar to Louisiana overall at 4.6 and reflects a balanced level of inventory.

Prices have shifted recently, with the typical home value around $197,000 and the median sale price down sharply from last month. At the same time, the median list price has jumped month over month, suggesting sellers are testing higher asking prices even as closed-sale values trend lower. Homes are taking a median of 40 days to sell, a drop from the prior month but still slower than some earlier periods. The average sale-to-list ratio of about 94 percent indicates that buyers often negotiate below list price.

Activity is picking up, with homes sold up more than 140 percent compared with a year ago and new listings more than doubling year over year. Active listings have also grown significantly from last year, giving shoppers more choices while keeping the market from tilting strongly toward sellers. With no recent sales closing above list price and roughly 37 percent of homes going off the market within two weeks, both motivated buyers and realistic sellers can find opportunities. Buyers and sellers in St. James Parish can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help in connecting with a local agent who understands these shifting conditions.



Learn more about what St. James Parish has to offer.

St. James Parish offers residents a warm, close-knit community, rich cultural heritage, and abundant outdoor recreation along its waterways, together with practical local job opportunities and a welcoming environment for small businesses.

St. James Parish offers a distinctly rural river-road lifestyle that feels worlds apart from nearby Baton Rouge and New Orleans, yet remains within an easy drive of both. Communities like Lutcher and Gramercy line the Mississippi River, where long-time families and new arrivals share pride in local schools, churches, and small businesses. Sugarcane fields, industrial employers along the river, and historic neighborhoods together create a setting where work, culture, and home life are closely connected.

Residents enjoy local institutions such as St. James Parish Schools, the parish library system at Vacherie Branch Library and St. James Parish Welcome Center that highlights regional history. Seasonal events, including bonfires on the levee near Lutcher Recreation Park, bring neighbors together and help define the parish’s strong sense of identity.

Outdoor recreation revolves around the river, playgrounds, and ballfields, while local dining ranges from plate lunches in Paulina to family-owned spots in Convent. Plantation sites like Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation draw visitors and reinforce the area’s historic character.

Whether you are moving within St. James Parish or relocating from a larger city, timing and preparation are crucial in this close-knit market, where inventory can be limited and demand is often specific to each community. Agent Pronto can connect you with a real estate professional who understands local trends and can help both buyers and sellers make well-timed, confident decisions.

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Pinnacle Realty Advisors
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Century 21 United
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Pinnacle Realty Advisors
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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
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Amber G. · West Monroe, LA

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French Realty
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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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