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$155,782$61 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1240 BALSAM AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70807
0
Baths
2,564 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.

Valuation

$156K
$146K low$166K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,655 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$13,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEast Baton Rouge
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Progress Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Scotlandville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Crestworth Elementary SchoolC
Middle · Grades PK–7 · 0.9 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70807These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,944
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.789 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,046
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.64 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

1240 Balsam Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Baton Rouge 70807
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Baton Rouge 70807

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70807

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$16K$190K

This home is worth more than 93% of homes in Baton Rouge 70807.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70807

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70807.

Estimated value$155,782
CheaperTypical $59,179Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$61
CheaperTypical $74Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,346 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

How 1240 Balsam Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScotlandvilleBaton Rouge 70807East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,78292% of homes93% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6138% of homes31% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,564 ft²89% of homes91% of homes83% of homes

About 1240 Balsam Ave

How much is 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $155,782 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $145,592 to $165,972. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Progress Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Scotlandville High School (high), rated D+; Crestworth Elementary School (middle), rated C. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70807?

Among the 4,905 homes in Baton Rouge 70807, it is worth more than 93% of them ($155,782 against a typical $59,179), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($61 against a typical $74) and it is bigger than 91% of them (2,564 ft² against a typical 1,346 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 Balsam Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $1,655. The county assessed it at $13,500.

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