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$140,161
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

242 S 12TH ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
0
Baths

Valuation

$140K
$130K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$937 (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.$13,575 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,834
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$10,741
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,575
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$135,744

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.52
90
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
97
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
1
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.59%
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.minimal

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.

E
The Dufrocq SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70802These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,170 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,258
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%

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

242 S 12th 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 more than 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70802

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70802

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

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This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70802.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70802.

Estimated value$140,161
CheaperTypical $50,567Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

How 242 S 12th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown EastBaton Rouge 70802East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,16176% of homes86% of homes28% of homes

About 242 S 12th St

How much is 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA is $140,161 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $130,162 to $150,160. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Feb 11, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to The Dufrocq School (elementary), rated C-; McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D; Westdale 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.

What are the property taxes on 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 S 12th St, Baton Rouge, LA was $937. The county assessed it at $13,575.

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