Quarterly Market Report | Greater Baton Rouge

Greater Baton Rouge Commercial Real Estate Market Report: Q3 2026

Recorded commercial sales of $100,000 or more in Greater Baton Rouge (East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes), Louisiana, July 1 to September 30, 2026. Data current as of October 31, 2026.

144
Recorded Sales
$232.0M
Dollar Volume
$650,000
Median Sale Value

Source: ELIFIN®‘s proprietary weekly review of East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish Clerk of Court filings.

Greater Baton Rouge recorded 144 commercial sales of $100,000 or more in Q3 2026 (July 1 to September 30, 2026), totaling $232.0M in dollar volume across East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes. Retail led the quarter by volume, at $80.5M across 53 sales. East Baton Rouge Parish contributed 111 sales and $190.1M and Ascension Parish contributed 33 sales and $41.9M. Recorded sales spanned Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Zachary, St. Amant, Donaldsonville, Baker, Darrow, Greenwell Springs, Pride, and Sorrento.

Sales by Parish

Parish Sales Dollar Volume Share of Volume
East Baton Rouge Parish 111 $190,084,809 81.9%
Ascension Parish 33 $41,880,560 18.1%
Total 144 $231,965,369 100.0%

Sales by Property Type

Property Type Sales Dollar Volume Share of Volume
Industrial 21 $15,538,403 6.7%
Office 28 $27,061,292 11.7%
Retail 53 $80,469,559 34.7%
Multifamily (5+ units) 9 $79,022,040 34.1%
Land 21 $14,440,115 6.2%
Other commercial 12 $15,433,960 6.7%
Total 144 $231,965,369 100.0%

Sales by Month

Month Sales Dollar Volume Share of Quarter
July 2026 49 $43,936,402 18.9%
August 2026 43 $117,348,657 50.6%
September 2026 52 $70,680,310 30.5%
Q3 2026 Total 144 $231,965,369 100.0%

Top 10 Disclosed Transactions

$62,000,000
1. 3445 Bluebonnet Blvd
Multifamily • 324 units • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Aug 31, 2026
$9,300,000
2. 2080 Lobdell Blvd
Multifamily • 313 units • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Aug 27, 2026
$7,400,000
3. 16310 Commercial Ave
Portfolio • 55,878 SF • $132 / SF • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Aug 14, 2026
$7,165,000
4. 235 Highlandia Dr
Office • 32,516 SF • $220 / SF • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Sep 30, 2026
$6,800,000
5. 17097 Airline Hwy
Retail • 36,554 SF • $186 / SF • Prairieville • Ascension • Sold Jul 1, 2026
$6,770,550
6. 38128 Hwy 42
Retail • 21,930 SF • $309 / SF • Prairieville • Ascension • Sold Sep 25, 2026
$3,662,500
7. 10350 Burbank Dr
Retail • 12,811 SF • $286 / SF • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Sep 4, 2026
$3,662,500
8. 5625 Main St
Retail • 13,266 SF • $276 / SF • Zachary • East Baton Rouge • Sold Sep 10, 2026
$3,400,000
9. 18224 Highland Rd
Retail • 3,817 SF • $891 / SF • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Jul 16, 2026
$3,286,650
10. 5295 Highland Rd
Retail • 2,900 SF • $1,133 / SF • Baton Rouge • East Baton Rouge • Sold Sep 4, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many commercial properties sold in Greater Baton Rouge in Q3 2026?

Greater Baton Rouge recorded 144 commercial sales of $100,000 or more in Q3 2026 (July 1 to September 30, 2026), totaling $232.0M in dollar volume across East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes.

How did Greater Baton Rouge commercial sales split between East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes in Q3 2026?

East Baton Rouge Parish contributed 111 sales and $190.1M and Ascension Parish contributed 33 sales and $41.9M.

What was the total dollar volume of Greater Baton Rouge commercial real estate sales in Q3 2026?

Recorded commercial sales in Greater Baton Rouge totaled $232.0M in Q3 2026. Dollar volume includes ELIFIN® estimated market value for transactions where the sale price was not disclosed in the recording.

What types of commercial property sold in Greater Baton Rouge in Q3 2026?

Of the 144 recorded sales, retail led by count with 53 sales, followed by office (28), industrial (21), land (21), other commercial (12), and multifamily (9).

Which property type led Greater Baton Rouge commercial sales by dollar volume in Q3 2026?

Retail led Greater Baton Rouge by dollar volume in Q3 2026, at $80.5M across 53 sales.

What was the largest commercial sale in Greater Baton Rouge in Q3 2026?

The largest disclosed sale of the quarter was 3445 Bluebonnet Blvd in Baton Rouge, a multifamily property that sold for $62,000,000 on Aug 31, 2026.

Which cities in Greater Baton Rouge recorded commercial sales in Q3 2026?

Recorded sales spanned Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Prairieville, Zachary, St. Amant, Donaldsonville, Baker, Darrow, Greenwell Springs, Pride, and Sorrento.

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Source: ELIFIN® proprietary market research. Built from ELIFIN®‘s weekly review of commercial sales recorded at the Clerk of Court’s office in East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes. Includes all commercial sales of $100,000 or greater, including transactions where the sale price was not disclosed in the recording. Dollar volume and median figures include ELIFIN® estimated market value for undisclosed-price transactions; individual transactions are shown at disclosed prices only, and price per SF is calculated from disclosed transactions only. Multifamily is restricted to properties with five or more units. Data current as of October 31, 2026.

Disclaimer: This content is derived from ELIFIN®‘s proprietary database and the public record. It does not constitute investment advice. Consult a qualified professional before making real estate decisions.

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