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$80,229$94 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $75,000 on Sep 5, 2017

538 N 26TH ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
0
Baths
850 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

$80K
$75K low$86K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Sep 5, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$245 (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.$8,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$448
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$7,952
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,000

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

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.

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

E
Park Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70802These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.26,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,170 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,258
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

538 N 26th 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 86% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Mid City
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70802

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

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$16K$375K

This home is worth more than 71% of homes in Baton Rouge 70802.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70802.

Estimated value$80,229
CheaperTypical $50,567Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $96Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,199 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

How 538 N 26th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMid CityBaton Rouge 70802East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$80,22915% of homes71% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9412% of homes50% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than850 ft²8% of homes20% of homes3% of homes

About 538 N 26th St

How much is 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA is $80,229 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $74,899 to $85,559. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Sep 5, 2017 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B; 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 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70802?

Among the 7,996 homes in Baton Rouge 70802, it is worth more than 71% of them ($80,229 against a typical $50,567), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($94 against a typical $96) and it is bigger than 20% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,199 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 14% 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 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 538 N 26th St, Baton Rouge, LA was $245. The county assessed it at $8,400.

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