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$294,541$116 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $228,000 on Sep 17, 2012

12538 SCHLAYER AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
0
Baths
2,548 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.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$295K
$275K low$314K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · Sep 17, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,495 (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.$26,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,250
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$267,500

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.

M
Southeast Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Tara High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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.44,038
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.$68,948
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,495
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%

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How this home compares

12538 Schlayer 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 79% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Jones Creek

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
$86K$491K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$294,541
CheaperTypical $220,761Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area2,548 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 12538 Schlayer Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJones CreekBaton Rouge 70816East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$294,54168% of homes79% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11637% of homes38% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than2,548 ft²86% of homes84% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than198650% of homes53% of homes42% of homes

About 12538 Schlayer Ave

How much is 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $294,541 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $274,749 to $314,333. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Sep 17, 2012 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

What schools serve 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Southeast Middle School (middle), rated D-; Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Tara High School (high), rated F. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12538 Schlayer 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 79% of them ($294,541 against a typical $220,761), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($116 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,548 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²) and it is newer than 53% of them (1986 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 71% 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 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12538 Schlayer Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,495. The county assessed it at $26,750.

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