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$155,735$106 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $69,048 on Nov 2, 1998

12944 WALES ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70815
0
Baths
1,467 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.

Valuation

$156K
$146K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$69,048 · Nov 2, 1998
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.$90,210
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$72,168
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.54%
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.$65,525
QUICKEN LOANS INC · R · recorded Nov 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,524 (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.$11,003 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,203
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,003
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,030

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

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

E
LaBelle Aire Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Belarie High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Park Forest Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70815These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.23%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,179
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,079 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,300
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,499
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.Absentee owner
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

12944 Wales St 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 less than 74% of homes in Baton Rouge 70815
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Baton Rouge 70815

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70815

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

This home
$57K$344K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Baton Rouge 70815.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70815

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70815.

Estimated value$155,735
CheaperTypical $198,535Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,467 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,961 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

How 12944 Wales St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Sherwood ForestBaton Rouge 70815East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,73571% of homes26% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10670% of homes61% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,467 ft²62% of homes21% of homes33% of homes

About 12944 Wales St

How much is 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA is $155,735 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $145,524 to $165,946. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Nov 2, 1998 for $69,048, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA?

12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to LaBelle Aire Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Belarie High School (high), rated D; Park Forest Middle School (middle), 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 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70815?

Among the 9,134 homes in Baton Rouge 70815, it is worth more than 26% of them ($155,735 against a typical $198,535), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($106 against a typical $102) and it is bigger than 21% of them (1,467 ft² against a typical 1,961 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 32% 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 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12944 Wales St, Baton Rouge, LA was $1,524. The county assessed it at $11,003.

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