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$230,298$103 / 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 89How 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 $5,600 on Apr 12, 1999

5242 MELROSE BLVD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
2,239 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1999
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$230K
$205K low$256K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,600 · Apr 12, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,698 (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.$19,032 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,482
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$190,320

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.0.41
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Foreclosure Filings(3)

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

E
Melrose Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70806These 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.26,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,045 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,244
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

5242 Melrose Blvd 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 95% of homes in East Fairfields / Melrose Place
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in East Fairfields / Melrose Place
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70806

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

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$28K$895K

This home is worth more than 49% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70806.

Estimated value$230,298
CheaperTypical $232,659Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area2,239 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,640 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1999
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 5242 Melrose Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Fairfields / Melrose PlaceBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$230,29895% of homes49% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10366% of homes19% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than2,239 ft²80% of homes73% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac70% of homes71% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than199945% of homes77% of homes64% of homes

About 5242 Melrose Blvd

How much is 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA is $230,298 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $204,945 to $255,651. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 12, 1999 for $5,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,239 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA built?

5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1999, making it 27 years old.

What schools serve 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Melrose Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Capitol Middle School (middle), rated D-; Tara 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 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70806?

Among the 8,477 homes in Baton Rouge 70806, it is worth more than 49% of them ($230,298 against a typical $232,659), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($103 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,239 ft² against a typical 1,640 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1999 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 55% 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 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5242 Melrose Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA was $1,698. The county assessed it at $19,032.

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