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$458,981$180 / 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 97How 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 $462,000 on Oct 26, 2020

12959 NEWCASTLE AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
0
Baths
2,545 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.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$459K
$445K low$473K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$462,000 · Oct 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,596 (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.$43,890 (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.$41,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$43,890
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$438,900

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.136 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

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 · 1.2 mi
E
Wedgewood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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%

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

12959 Newcastle 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 98% of homes in Jones Creek
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Jones Creek
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Jones Creek
  • Newer than 76% 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
$87K$515K

This home is worth more than 96% 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$458,981
CheaperTypical $223,292Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$180
CheaperTypical $125Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,545 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,762 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 12959 Newcastle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJones CreekBaton Rouge 70816East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$458,98198% of homes96% of homes89% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18098% of homes98% of homes84% of homes
Living areabigger than2,545 ft²86% of homes84% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than199976% of homes73% of homes65% of homes

About 12959 Newcastle Ave

How much is 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $458,981 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $444,955 to $473,007. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 26, 2020 for $462,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

12959 Newcastle 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 12959 Newcastle 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 96% of them ($458,981 against a typical $223,292), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($180 against a typical $125), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,545 ft² against a typical 1,762 ft²) and it is newer than 73% of them (1999 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 89% 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 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12959 Newcastle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $4,596. The county assessed it at $43,890.

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