New Orleans Real Estate Market Update February 2026

by Rêve Team

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February 2026 · Single Family Residential · Data by Courted.io
Median Sale Price
$364,655
↓ -3.2% YoY
Closed Sales
129
↓ -27.9% YoY
Avg Days on Market
79
Active Listings
1,512
↓ -10.1% YoY
Buyer's Market · 11.7 Months Supply

The Greater New Orleans real estate market in February 2026 is giving buyers more breathing room than they've had in recent years. Across 12 tracked neighborhoods, 129 single family homes closed with a weighted average price near $364,655 and an average of 79 days on market. Here's what the numbers show across Uptown, Uptown / Tulane, Garden District / LGD, Mid-City, and more.

Neighborhood Breakdown

 

Uptown

70115 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $502,500 5.3
Price per Sq Ft $296 -6.1
Avg Days on Market 53 -10 days
Active Listings 135 -10.6
Months of Supply 6.4
Closed Sales 21 -30.0
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.6%

Uptown's median sale price climbed to $502,500, a +5.3% shift year over year. At 6.4 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are selling faster at 53 days on market vs. 62 last February.

Uptown / Tulane

70118 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $453,750 -2.6
Price per Sq Ft $300 21.4
Avg Days on Market 78 +1 days
Active Listings 121 -25.8
Months of Supply 10.1
Closed Sales 12 -42.9
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.6%

Uptown / Tulane's median sale price dipped to $453,750, a -2.6% shift year over year. At 10.1 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation.

Garden District / LGD

70130 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $255,200 -29.7
Price per Sq Ft $310 -5.8
Avg Days on Market 109 +40 days
Active Listings 182 -12.1
Months of Supply 12.1
Closed Sales 15 -11.8
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.2%

Garden District / LGD's median sale price dipped to $255,200, a -29.7% shift year over year. At 12.1 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are sitting longer at 109 days on market, up from 68 a year ago.

Mid-City

70119 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $294,250 -36.2
Price per Sq Ft $220 -3.1
Avg Days on Market 66 +6 days
Active Listings 119 -1.7
Months of Supply 9.2
Closed Sales 13 30.0
Sale-to-List Ratio 95.7%

Mid-City's median sale price dipped to $294,250, a -36.2% shift year over year. At 9.2 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are sitting longer at 66 days on market, up from 60 a year ago.

Gentilly / Bayou St. John

70122 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $256,907 36.3
Price per Sq Ft $174 6.6
Avg Days on Market 38 -69 days
Active Listings 147 -12.0
Months of Supply 14.7
Closed Sales 10 -16.7
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.5%

Gentilly / Bayou St. John's median sale price climbed to $256,907, a +36.3% shift year over year. At 14.7 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are selling faster at 38 days on market vs. 107 last February.

Lakeview

70124 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $650,000 9.5
Price per Sq Ft $251 2.6
Avg Days on Market 82 +0 days
Active Listings 142 -13.9
Months of Supply 7.5
Closed Sales 19 -24.0
Sale-to-List Ratio 97.5%

Lakeview's median sale price climbed to $650,000, a +9.5% shift year over year. At 7.5 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation.

French Quarter / Tremé

70116 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $331,450 -17.1
Price per Sq Ft $334 -27.6
Avg Days on Market 138 +34 days
Active Listings 195 -8.9
Months of Supply 24.4
Closed Sales 8 0.0
Sale-to-List Ratio 91.2%

French Quarter / Tremé's median sale price dipped to $331,450, a -17.1% shift year over year. At 24.4 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are sitting longer at 138 days on market, up from 103 a year ago. The 91.2% sale-to-list ratio signals room for buyer negotiation.

Marigny / Bywater

70117 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $201,000 -27.3
Price per Sq Ft $148 -10.9
Avg Days on Market 50 -31 days
Active Listings 157 -18.2
Months of Supply 19.6
Closed Sales 8 -46.7
Sale-to-List Ratio 93.3%

Marigny / Bywater's median sale price dipped to $201,000, a -27.3% shift year over year. At 19.6 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are selling faster at 50 days on market vs. 81 last February. The 93.3% sale-to-list ratio signals room for buyer negotiation.

CBD / Warehouse District

70113 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $237,500 79.2
Price per Sq Ft $285 204.7
Avg Days on Market 182 +113 days
Active Listings 55 19.6
Months of Supply 27.5
Closed Sales 2 -33.3
Sale-to-List Ratio 98.5%
Low transaction volume (2 sales) — interpret with caution.

CBD / Warehouse District's median sale price climbed to $237,500, a +79.2% shift year over year. At 27.5 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are sitting longer at 182 days on market, up from 69 a year ago. Note: With only 2 sales, interpret with caution.

Algiers

70114 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $145,600 5.4
Price per Sq Ft $135 26.5
Avg Days on Market 54 -44 days
Active Listings 97 11.5
Months of Supply 16.2
Closed Sales 6 -33.3
Sale-to-List Ratio 90.9%

Algiers's median sale price climbed to $145,600, a +5.4% shift year over year. At 16.2 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are selling faster at 54 days on market vs. 98 last February. The 90.9% sale-to-list ratio signals room for buyer negotiation.

Algiers Point / English Turn

70131 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $197,913 -20.8
Price per Sq Ft $98 -18.4
Avg Days on Market 103 +36 days
Active Listings 110 -6.8
Months of Supply 9.2
Closed Sales 12 -40.0
Sale-to-List Ratio 88.9%

Algiers Point / English Turn's median sale price dipped to $197,913, a -20.8% shift year over year. At 9.2 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Homes are sitting longer at 103 days on market, up from 67 a year ago. The 88.9% sale-to-list ratio signals room for buyer negotiation.

New Orleans East / Lakewood

70128 · Single Family
Metric Feb 2026 YoY Change
Median Sale Price $162,500 0.5
Price per Sq Ft $105 20.7
Avg Days on Market 106 +4 days
Active Listings 52 4.0
Months of Supply 17.3
Closed Sales 3 -66.7
Sale-to-List Ratio 96.3%
Low transaction volume (3 sales) — interpret with caution.

New Orleans East / Lakewood held steady with a median sale price of $162,500 in February. At 17.3 months of supply, this is firmly a buyer's market — sellers should expect negotiation. Note: With only 3 sales, interpret with caution.

Luxury Market — $500,000+

Median Price
$725,000
Closed Sales
125
Active Listings
1142
Avg DOM
77
Sale-to-List
96.0%
Months Supply
9.1

The luxury tier ($500,000+) in Greater New Orleans recorded 125 closed sales in February, with a median price of $725,000. At 9.1 months of supply, luxury inventory is elevated. Homes averaged 77 days on market with a 96.0% sale-to-list ratio, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate on luxury properties.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Greater New Orleans right now?
As of February 2026, the weighted average sale price for single family homes across Greater New Orleans is approximately $364,655. Prices have generally held steady year over year across most neighborhoods, though performance varies by location.
Is it a buyer's or seller's market in New Orleans in February 2026?
Greater New Orleans is currently a buyer's market with 11.7 months of supply as of February 2026. Buyers have more negotiating power and inventory to choose from.
How long are homes sitting on the market in New Orleans?
Single family homes in Greater New Orleans are averaging 79 days on market as of February 2026. This varies significantly by neighborhood and price point.
What is the luxury real estate market like in New Orleans?
Homes priced at $500,000+ in Greater New Orleans currently show 1142 active listings with an average of 77 days on market. The sale-to-list ratio is 96.0%, indicating room for negotiation at this price tier.
Is now a good time to sell a home in New Orleans?
With 11.7 months of supply and homes averaging 79 days on market, New Orleans is giving buyers more leverage, so sellers need to price competitively. A Rêve agent can give you a precise picture for your specific neighborhood and price point.
What are home prices doing in Uptown in 2026?
In Uptown, the median single family sale price in February 2026 was $502,500, up 5.3% year over year. With 6.4 months of supply, Uptown is currently a buyer's market.
What are home prices doing in Garden District in 2026?
In Garden District, the median single family sale price in February 2026 was $255,200, down 29.7% year over year. With 12.1 months of supply, Garden District is currently a buyer's market.
Data sourced from Courted.io. Single family residential unless otherwise noted. Figures represent February 2026 market conditions calculated from Courted's 13-month rolling export data. Low-volume markets are noted where applicable and should be interpreted with caution. This report is for informational purposes only.
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