Homes for Sale in Albany, Louisiana
Albany sits on the eastern side of Livingston Parish along I-12, close to the Tangipahoa Parish line. It's rural, affordable by regional standards, and it draws buyers who want land and don't mind a longer drive to Baton Rouge.
The short version. Albany is in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. Jay LaRose is a Louisiana REALTOR® with The W Group Real Estate who helps buyers and sellers in Albany and throughout Livingston Parish.
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Albany at a glance
- Parish: Livingston
- Incorporated village
- Main routes: I-12, US 190, LA 43
- Schools: Livingston Parish Public Schools — verify the zone for any address
- Known for: the Hungarian Settlement heritage in this part of the parish
Types of homes in Albany
Rural and semi-rural property dominates: homes on acreage, manufactured homes on owned land, and a smaller number of subdivision homes. Land buyers and people who want a shop or room for animals do well here.
New construction near Albany
Builders are active in parts of Livingston Parish, and what's available changes month to month along with the incentives attached to it. Tell me your price range and I'll send what's actually selling right now, including standing inventory homes that often carry the better offers. How I help new-construction buyers →
Getting around
I-12 puts Hammond about 15 minutes east and Baton Rouge roughly 45 minutes to an hour west depending on traffic. Many residents work in Hammond or Livingston Parish rather than commuting into Baton Rouge.
Local life
The area keeps a strong rural identity, with the Hungarian Settlement history, local churches and the Tickfaw River country nearby.
Albany home prices
Median sale price, days on market and inventory for this area are updated monthly in my market reports. For a specific neighborhood, ask me — area-wide medians hide a lot, and the spread between subdivisions can be wide.
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Thinking of selling in Albany?
I'll compare your home against what's recently sold nearby and what's competing with it right now, then show you exactly how I'd market it — professional photography, video, and the online reach my YouTube audience adds. Request a home-value review →
Albany buyer questions
Can I find acreage in Albany?
Yes — it's one of the main reasons buyers look here. Tracts of a few acres and up come available regularly at prices well under the Baton Rouge suburbs.
Is Albany closer to Hammond than Baton Rouge?
Yes. Hammond is roughly 15 minutes east on I-12, and plenty of residents work there rather than driving into Baton Rouge.
What should I check when buying rural property here?
Water source and septic, road access and servitudes, flood zone and drainage, and whether utilities run to the site. I bring in the right inspectors for each.
Nearby areas
Springfield · Livingston · Walker · Livingston Parish · Livingston Parish
School boundaries, taxes, insurance, flood zones and market statistics change and should be independently verified for any specific address. Information is believed reliable but not guaranteed. Nothing here is legal, tax, insurance or lending advice.
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