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4040 DAWSON DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
0
Baths
4,212 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.
1985
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$500 (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.$4,077 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$683
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,394
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$4,077
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,768

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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
Claiborne Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Istrouma High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70805These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
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.27,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,459 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,057
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,736
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

4040 Dawson 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Brookstown
  • Older than 68% of homes in Brookstown

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70805.

Living area4,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,248 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 4040 Dawson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrookstownBaton Rouge 70805East Baton Rouge Parish County
Living areabigger than4,212 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than198532% of homes48% of homes40% of homes

About 4040 Dawson Dr

When was 4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old.

What schools serve 4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Claiborne Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Istrouma High School (high), rated D-; Capitol Middle School (middle), 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 4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70805?

Among the 8,521 homes in Baton Rouge 70805, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,212 ft² against a typical 1,248 ft²) and it is newer than 48% of them (1985 against a typical 1986). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4040 Dawson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $500. The county assessed it at $4,077.

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