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$1,234,487$279 / 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 85How 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 $176,250 on Oct 29, 2021

12540 W LAKE ESTATES AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
0
Baths
4,425 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.
1.06 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$176,250 · Oct 29, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,156 (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.$87,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$875,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyEAST BATON ROUGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Wildwood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.4 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.5 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70810These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.91%
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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,631 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,907
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,479
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

12540 W Lake Estates 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Perkins / Highland
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Perkins / Highland
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Baton Rouge 70810
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Perkins / Highland

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70810

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

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$97K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 97% of homes in Baton Rouge 70810.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70810

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70810.

Estimated value$1,234,487
CheaperTypical $309,817Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area4,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,842 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size1.06 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 70% of homes nearby

How 12540 W Lake Estates Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerkins / HighlandBaton Rouge 70810East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,234,48798% of homes97% of homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27998% of homes96% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than4,425 ft²98% of homes96% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.06 ac88% of homes91% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than200590% of homes70% of homes77% of homes

About 12540 W Lake Estates Ave

How much is 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $1,234,487 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,053,785 to $1,415,189. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 29, 2021 for $176,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA has 4,425 square feet of living space and a 1.06-acre lot.

When was 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old.

What schools serve 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Wildwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Tara High School (high), rated D-; Westdale Middle 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 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70810?

Among the 16,469 homes in Baton Rouge 70810, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,234,487 against a typical $309,817), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($279 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 96% of them (4,425 ft² against a typical 1,842 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (1.06 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 70% of them (2005 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than almost all 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 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12540 W Lake Estates Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $9,156. The county assessed it at $87,500.

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