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$270,204$126 / 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 66How 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 $60,000 on Apr 29, 1988

16921 GENERAL FORREST AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
0
Baths
2,146 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

$270K
$179K low$361K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Apr 29, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,269 (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.$26,460 (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.$24,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,600

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
Shenandoah Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Woodlawn Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Woodlawn High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70817These 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.59
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 100.32

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
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.35,431
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,388 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,494
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,238
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

16921 General Forrest 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 less than 70% of homes in Shenandoah
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Baton Rouge 70817
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70817

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

This home
$137K$734K

This home is worth more than 39% of homes in Baton Rouge 70817.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70817

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70817.

Estimated value$270,204
CheaperTypical $293,654Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area2,146 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,969 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

How 16921 General Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShenandoahBaton Rouge 70817East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,20430% of homes39% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12616% of homes13% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than2,146 ft²42% of homes61% of homes69% of homes

About 16921 General Forrest Ave

How much is 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $270,204 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $179,068 to $361,340. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 29, 1988 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Shenandoah Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Woodlawn Middle School (middle), rated C+; Woodlawn 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 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70817?

Among the 14,082 homes in Baton Rouge 70817, it is worth more than 39% of them ($270,204 against a typical $293,654), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($126 against a typical $151) and it is bigger than 61% of them (2,146 ft² against a typical 1,969 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 66% 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 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 16921 General Forrest Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,269. The county assessed it at $26,460.

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