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$176,697$93 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $173,000 on Mar 20, 2024

1242 SHARLO AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
0
Baths
1,900 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.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$177K
$165K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$173,000 · Mar 20, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,073 (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.$16,440 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,440
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$164,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.62%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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(5)

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

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

H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
E
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.4 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70820These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,690
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.961 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,210
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,631
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 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

1242 Sharlo 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 less than 69% of homes in Baton Rouge 70820
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in South Campus
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Baton Rouge 70820
  • Older than 98% of homes in South Campus

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70820

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

This home
$63K$658K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Baton Rouge 70820.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70820

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70820.

Estimated value$176,697
CheaperTypical $245,382Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$93
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,523 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 1242 Sharlo Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CampusBaton Rouge 70820East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,69742% of homes31% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$939% of homes11% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,900 ft²68% of homes69% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than19782% of homes2% of homes12% of homes

About 1242 Sharlo Ave

How much is 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $176,697 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $164,901 to $188,493. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Mar 20, 2024 for $173,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D; Buchanan Elementary School (elementary); Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70820?

Among the 6,611 homes in Baton Rouge 70820, it is worth more than 31% of them ($176,697 against a typical $245,382), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($93 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,900 ft² against a typical 1,523 ft²) and it is newer than 2% of them (1978 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 38% 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 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1242 Sharlo Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,073. The county assessed it at $16,440.

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