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Last sold for $294,410 on Apr 14, 2026

5257 BRIGHTSIDE VIEW DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
0
Baths
4,620 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.
3,737 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1983
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Pre-foreclosure (NOS)A foreclosure notice on this home is currently active. Many are worked out before any auction happens.
Auction scheduled for Jan 21, 2026.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$294,410 · Apr 14, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,074 (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.$32,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$323,000

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.72 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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.Apartments (Generic)
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

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(1)

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70820These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.31

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.34%
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.24,690
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.961 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$53,210
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$80,631
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 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

5257 Brightside View 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 South Campus
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70820

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70820

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70820.

Living area4,620 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size3,737 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 39% of homes nearby

Year built1983
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 5257 Brightside View Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth CampusBaton Rouge 70820East Baton Rouge Parish County
Living areabigger than4,620 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,737 ft²56% of homes39% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than198317% of homes14% of homes28% of homes

About 5257 Brightside View Dr

When did 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 14, 2026 for $294,410, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA has 4,620 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

What schools serve 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated D; McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D-; Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70820?

Among the 6,611 homes in Baton Rouge 70820, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,620 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 39% of them (3,737 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1983 against a typical 2004). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5257 Brightside View Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $4,074. The county assessed it at $32,300.

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