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$60,775
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 85How 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

4985 SHELLEY ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
0
Baths
378 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$61K
$51K low$70K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.127%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$79,500
JAMES B NUTTER & CO · recorded Sep 1, 2010

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$273 (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.$2,228 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,038
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,228
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$22,288

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.0.01
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.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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 · 0.9 mi
H
Istrouma High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

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

4985 Shelley 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 89% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Among the smallest lots in Delmont Place

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70805

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

This home
$16K$181K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Baton Rouge 70805.

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.

Estimated value$60,775
CheaperTypical $49,351Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size378 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

How 4985 Shelley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDelmont PlaceBaton Rouge 70805East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$60,77561% of homes61% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than378 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 4985 Shelley St

How much is 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA is $60,775 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $51,402 to $70,148. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

What schools serve 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA?

4985 Shelley St, 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 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70805?

Among the 8,521 homes in Baton Rouge 70805, it is worth more than 61% of them ($60,775 against a typical $49,351) and its lot is bigger than almost none of them (378 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 11% 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 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 4985 Shelley St, Baton Rouge, LA was $273. The county assessed it at $2,228.

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