Greater Baton Rouge Real Estate

We are delighted that you are planning to make Baton Rouge your new home. It is a pleasure to introduce you to our fair city and its warm, inviting neighborhoods. Baton Rouge is Louisiana’s capital and the state's second largest city (right behind New Orleans). Its name — French for “Red Stick” — comes from a red cypress boundary marker seen by early French explorers in 1699. It sits on the Mississippi River and it's core integrates assets from industrial, logistics, energy networks, leading healthcare, state government, flagship university, agricultural and unique cultural.

Baton Rouge is a college city, anchored by Louisiana State University (LSU) and Southern University (HBCU). Along with many other higher education institutions like BRCC, FranU, The Water Campus & ITI. 

Baton Rouge has it all. Such a unique city to explore! Enjoy the blended Cajun and Creole cultures with Southern hospitality, food, music, and endless festivals. Keep up to date with all the local events through Visit Baton Rouge's calendar:

 www.visitbatonrouge.com/events/

The Baton Rouge housing market remains strong and resilient. The community is growing, supported by a healthy local economy from LSU to the petrochemical industry. Recognized as one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., the median home prices are around $225,000–$275,000.

The Greater Baton Rouge Area Board of Realtors has mapped out areas in numerical classifications used in the Multiple Listing Service.  Here are a few landmarks that may make the classifications easier to understand:

-Area 50: Downtown Baton Rouge

-Areas 11 & 21: North Baton Rouge & Zachary

-Areas 22 & 41: Central City District

-Area 51: Garden District Area

-Area 52: LSU and Old Highland/Perkins Neighborhoods

-Area 53: Highland Road/Perkins south of Lee/College Drives (extends along Highland Road to I-10 & includes Perkins Rowe)

-Area 61: Government Street Development District Area and Old Goodwood Area

-Area 62: Jefferson Hwy. to Santa Maria (includes Towne Center Entertainment/Shopping Area)

-Area 42: Broadmoor/Sherwood Forest bordered by Airline & Florida Blvd.

-Area 43: City of St. George area South of I-12 to Livingston Parish line including Shenandoah & White Oak areas

-Area 8: Livingston Parish homes

-Areas 90, 91 & 92: Ascension Parish homes