What is the median home price in Smiley Heights-Melrose East, Baton Rouge?

The median home price in Smiley Heights-Melrose East is $298,900. Homes sell in a median of 100 days. The sale-to-list ratio is 100%.

How much does it cost to sell a home in Smiley Heights-Melrose East?

On a $298,900 home in Smiley Heights-Melrose East, a traditional agent charges around 3% — about $8,967. With Ridley Essentials ($999) or Ridley Pro ($3,499), you save $5,468 while getting MLS listing and expert support.

How long does it take to sell a home in Smiley Heights-Melrose East?

The median home in Smiley Heights-Melrose East spends 100 days on market. 3 homes sold recently in this neighborhood.

Is Smiley Heights-Melrose East a good neighborhood to sell in right now?

Smiley Heights-Melrose East had 3 homes sell recently at a median of $298,900. Sellers are getting 100% of their asking price. 66.67% of homes sold above list price. Ridley's flat fee means you keep more regardless of market conditions.

National/Louisiana/Baton Rouge

Smiley Heights-Melrose East · Baton Rouge, LA

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Smiley Heights-Melrose East, Baton Rouge?

The median home in Smiley Heights-Melrose East sells for $298,900. Ridley's flat fee saves you $5,468.

Smiley Heights-Melrose East Real Estate Market Conditions

57out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

57/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The Smiley Heights-Melrose East market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Louisiana average is 5.3.

Price MomentumNeutral

Prices flat 0% year-over-year — vs. +0.1% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 100% of asking — sellers are getting 0% above list on average. Louisiana average is 97%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

66.67% of homes selling above list price — 413% above the Louisiana average of 13%.

Sale SpeedFavors buyers

100 median days on market — 16 days slower than the Louisiana average.

Market UrgencyFavors buyers

0% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 17.5% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Louisiana average is 26.1%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$298,900

Days on Market

100

Price per Sq Ft

$107

Sale-to-List Ratio

100%

Homes Sold

Sold Above List

66.67%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in Smiley Heights-Melrose East?

$0Estimated savings

That's 6 months of groceries — save 1.8% of your home value

Your Smiley Heights-Melrose East home value

$298,900

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$8,967

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in Smiley Heights-Melrose East

	Traditional Agent	Best valueRidley Pro	Ridley Essentials
Listing fee	$8,967	$3,499	$999
Buyer agent	$8,3692.8% avg	$5,978~2% avg	$5,978~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)	$4,484	$4,484	$4,484
Total cost	$21,820	$13,961	$11,461
You save	—	$5,468	$7,968

Based on the Smiley Heights-Melrose East median home price of $298,900. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in Smiley Heights-Melrose East

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