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$297,253$171 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $287,500 on Aug 11, 2022

539 PORTULA AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70820
0
Baths
1,740 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$297K
$257K low$338K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$287,500 · Aug 11, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,361 (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.$27,310 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$273,100

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.108 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.41%
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.0.12
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.5 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

539 Portula Ave 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 South Burbank
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in South Burbank
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in South Burbank
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70820

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

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$61K$662K

This home is worth more than 65% 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.

Estimated value$297,253
CheaperTypical $247,772Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$171
CheaperTypical $138Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Living area1,740 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 2004Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 539 Portula Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BurbankBaton Rouge 70820East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,25380% of homes65% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17188% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,740 ft²76% of homes64% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac40% of homes51% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than201579% of homes74% of homes88% of homes

About 539 Portula Ave

How much is 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $297,253 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $256,996 to $337,510. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Aug 11, 2022 for $287,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA has 1,740 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old.

What schools serve 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Magnolia Woods Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated C+; 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 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70820?

Among the 6,611 homes in Baton Rouge 70820, it is worth more than 65% of them ($297,253 against a typical $247,772), its price per square foot is higher than 79% of them ($171 against a typical $138), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,740 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2015 against a typical 2004). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 70% 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 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 539 Portula Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,361. The county assessed it at $27,310.

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