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$568,697$208 / 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 96How 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
Last sold for $559,000 on Jun 30, 2017

1251 THOREAU DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
0
Baths
2,730 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.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$569K
$548K low$589K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$559,000 · Jun 30, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,068 (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.$55,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$55,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$559,000

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.48 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.58%
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(1)

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.

E
Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70808These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.33,791
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,606 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,271
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

1251 Thoreau Dr 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 94% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Kenilworth
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Kenilworth

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70808

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

This home
$60K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70808.

Estimated value$568,697
CheaperTypical $343,023Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area2,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,993 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 1251 Thoreau Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenilworthBaton Rouge 70808East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$568,69792% of homes81% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20892% of homes72% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,730 ft²74% of homes77% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than199166% of homes54% of homes49% of homes

About 1251 Thoreau Dr

How much is 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $568,697 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $548,220 to $589,174. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jun 30, 2017 for $559,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Magnolia Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated B-; McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70808?

Among the 11,971 homes in Baton Rouge 70808, it is worth more than 81% of them ($568,697 against a typical $343,023), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($208 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,730 ft² against a typical 1,993 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1991 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 94% 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 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $6,068. The county assessed it at $55,900.

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