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$28,048
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 70How 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 $3,218,400 on Aug 21, 2024

261 W WASHINGTON ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
0
Baths
3,711 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$28K
$20K low$37K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,218,400 · Aug 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$223 (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.$1,770 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,700

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.36 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.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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.9 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 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%

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How this home compares

261 W Washington 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 less than 96% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70802

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

This home
$14K$333K

This home is worth more than 22% 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$28,048
CheaperTypical $48,855Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,711 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.1 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

How 261 W Washington St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld South Baton RougeBaton Rouge 70802East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$28,04819% of homes22% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,711 ft²32% of homes23% of homes9% of homes

About 261 W Washington St

How much is 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA is $28,048 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $19,557 to $36,539. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Aug 21, 2024 for $3,218,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA?

261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D; Buchanan Elementary School (elementary); Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70802?

Among the 7,999 homes in Baton Rouge 70802, it is worth more than 22% of them ($28,048 against a typical $48,855) and its lot is bigger than 23% of them (3,711 ft² against a typical 0.1 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 4% 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 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 W Washington St, Baton Rouge, LA was $223. The county assessed it at $1,770.

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