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$73,621$70 / 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 $38,000 on Feb 18, 1982

251 DOTSON AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70807
0
Baths
1,050 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.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$74K
$68K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · Feb 18, 1982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32 (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.$5,981 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,109
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,872
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,981
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$59,808

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
Crestworth Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–7 · 2.3 mi
H
Scotlandville High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70807These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.1%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,944
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.789 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39,050
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,046
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

251 Dotson 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 87% of homes in Baker
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Older than 77% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70807

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

This home
$15K$187K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Baton Rouge 70807.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70807

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70807.

Estimated value$73,621
CheaperTypical $57,161Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $70Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,358 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 251 Dotson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBakerBaton Rouge 70807East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$73,62113% of homes59% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7017% of homes49% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²15% of homes18% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than198137% of homes31% of homes23% of homes

About 251 Dotson Ave

How much is 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $73,621 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $68,272 to $78,970. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Feb 18, 1982 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Crestworth Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Scotlandville 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 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70807?

Among the 4,905 homes in Baton Rouge 70807, it is worth more than 59% of them ($73,621 against a typical $57,161), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($70 against a typical $70), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,358 ft²) and it is newer than 31% of them (1981 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 13% 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 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 251 Dotson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $32. The county assessed it at $5,981.

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