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5296 HIGHLAND RD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
0
Baths
1,272 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.
0.83 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$738 (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.$7,650 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,650
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,500

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.44%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyEast Baton Rouge
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.83
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.

M
Glasgow Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
E
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 2.2 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

5296 Highland Rd 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.

  • Smaller than 82% of homes in College Town
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in College Town

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.

Living area1,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,988 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.83 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

How 5296 Highland Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCollege TownBaton Rouge 70808East Baton Rouge Parish County
Living areabigger than1,272 ft²18% of homes21% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.83 ac90% of homes90% of homes82% of homes

About 5296 Highland Rd

When did 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jun 30, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA has 1,272 square feet of living space and a 0.83-acre lot.

What schools serve 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated C+; McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D-; Buchanan Elementary School (elementary). All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70808?

Among the 11,971 homes in Baton Rouge 70808, it is bigger than 21% of them (1,272 ft² against a typical 1,988 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.83 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5296 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA was $738. The county assessed it at $7,650.

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