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$484,387$151 / 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 $240,000 on Apr 21, 1998

1261 THOREAU DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
0
Baths
3,200 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.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$484K
$466K low$503K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$240,000 · Apr 21, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,628 (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.$44,150 (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.$39,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$441,500

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

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

1261 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 90% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 66% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808

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 72% 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$484,387
CheaperTypical $343,379Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$151
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Living area3,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,990 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 1261 Thoreau Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenilworthBaton Rouge 70808East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$484,38784% of homes72% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15149% of homes37% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than3,200 ft²87% of homes86% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than19776% of homes5% of homes8% of homes

About 1261 Thoreau Dr

How much is 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $484,387 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $465,963 to $502,811. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 21, 1998 for $240,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

1261 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 1261 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 72% of them ($484,387 against a typical $343,379), its price per square foot is higher than 37% of them ($151 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 86% of them (3,200 ft² against a typical 1,990 ft²) and it is newer than 5% of them (1977 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 90% 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 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1261 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $4,628. The county assessed it at $44,150.

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