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$164,553$91 / 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 86How 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 $165,000 on Jun 9, 2026

242 MCGEHEE DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70815
0
Baths
1,800 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.
2,863 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$165K
$141K low$188K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$165,000 · Jun 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$686 (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.$12,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyEAST BATON ROUGE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

H
Broadmoor Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Broadmoor Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Southeast Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 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%

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How this home compares

242 Mcgehee 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 less than 85% of homes in Sherwood Forest
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Sherwood Forest
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Sherwood Forest
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Sherwood Forest

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70815

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

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$54K$330K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$164,553
CheaperTypical $198,202Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $101Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,954 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size2,863 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 242 Mcgehee Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSherwood ForestBaton Rouge 70815East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,55315% of homes31% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9127% of homes31% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²28% of homes40% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,863 ft²2% of homes6% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than198276% of homes60% of homes26% of homes

About 242 Mcgehee Dr

How much is 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $164,553 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $140,869 to $188,237. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jun 9, 2026 for $165,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA has 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old. It is a townhouse home.

What schools serve 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Broadmoor Senior High School (high), rated D-; Broadmoor Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Southeast Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Mcgehee Dr, 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 31% of them ($164,553 against a typical $198,202), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($91 against a typical $101), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,954 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,863 ft² against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1982 against a typical 1980). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 35% 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 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Mcgehee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $686. The county assessed it at $12,000.

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