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$346,841$153 / 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 77How 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 $60,000 on Aug 10, 1990

522 NELSON DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
0
Baths
2,265 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.

Valuation

$347K
$268K low$425K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$60,000 · Aug 10, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,798 (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.$28,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$20,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,000

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
Highland Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70808These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,791
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,606 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,271
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

522 Nelson 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.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 67% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70808

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

This home
$58K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70808.

Estimated value$346,841
CheaperTypical $330,244Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,990 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

How 522 Nelson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity Acres / WoodstoneBaton Rouge 70808East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$346,84156% of homes53% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15353% of homes42% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than2,265 ft²55% of homes62% of homes73% of homes

About 522 Nelson Dr

How much is 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $346,841 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $268,437 to $425,245. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Aug 10, 1990 for $60,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated B-; McKinley Senior 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 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70808?

Among the 11,971 homes in Baton Rouge 70808, it is worth more than 53% of them ($346,841 against a typical $330,244), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($153 against a typical $166) and it is bigger than 62% of them (2,265 ft² against a typical 1,990 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 80% 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 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 522 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $3,798. The county assessed it at $28,000.

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