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$422,309$158 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Feb 2, 2007

17608 SHADY ELM AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
0
Baths
2,678 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.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$422K
$392K low$453K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Feb 2, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,217 (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.$41,509 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,209
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,509
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$415,090

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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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(1)

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
Wedgewood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
M
Southeast Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 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%

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How this home compares

17608 Shady Elm 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 95% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Baton Rouge 70816

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
$85K$494K

This home is worth more than 95% 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$422,309
CheaperTypical $222,406Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$158
CheaperTypical $124Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area2,678 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,761 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 17608 Shady Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeO'NealBaton Rouge 70816East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$422,30985% of homes95% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15873% of homes89% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,678 ft²83% of homes87% of homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than200782% of homes90% of homes84% of homes

About 17608 Shady Elm Ave

How much is 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $422,309 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $391,549 to $453,069. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Feb 2, 2007 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old.

What schools serve 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Wedgewood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Southeast Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 17608 Shady Elm 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 95% of them ($422,309 against a typical $222,406), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($158 against a typical $124), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,678 ft² against a typical 1,761 ft²) and it is newer than 90% of them (2007 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 87% 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 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17608 Shady Elm Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $4,217. The county assessed it at $41,509.

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