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$228,887$108 / 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 92How 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 $156,650 on Jul 16, 2009

12523 MERLIN AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
0
Baths
2,110 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

$229K
$211K low$247K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$156,650 · Jul 16, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$80,070
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$64,056
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.63%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$148,817
NOLA LENDING GROUP LLC · P · recorded Jul 16, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,802 (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.$21,100 (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.$19,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$21,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$211,000

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.

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

M
Southeast Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Wedgewood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70816These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,671 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,949
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,493
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12523 Merlin 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Jones Creek
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816
  • Older than 88% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70816

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

This home
$84K$510K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70816

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70816.

Estimated value$228,887
CheaperTypical $222,731Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$108
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area2,110 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,759 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 12523 Merlin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJones CreekBaton Rouge 70816East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$228,88738% of homes53% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10825% of homes27% of homes29% of homes
Living areabigger than2,110 ft²64% of homes68% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than197818% of homes16% of homes12% of homes

About 12523 Merlin Ave

How much is 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $228,887 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $210,690 to $247,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jul 16, 2009 for $156,650, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Southeast Middle School (middle), rated C-; Wedgewood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Tara 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 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70816?

Among the 11,817 homes in Baton Rouge 70816, it is worth more than 53% of them ($228,887 against a typical $222,731), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($108 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 68% of them (2,110 ft² against a typical 1,759 ft²) and it is newer than 16% of them (1978 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 55% 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 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12523 Merlin Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $1,802. The county assessed it at $21,100.

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