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$616,119$207 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $57,178 on Jan 9, 2006

540 HIGHLAND TRACE DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
0
Baths
2,980 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$616K
$581K low$651K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$57,178 · Jan 9, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,464 (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.$55,130 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$49,130
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$551,300

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.40%
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.0.30
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Wildwood Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.7 mi
H
Woodlawn High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.1 mi
M
Woodlawn Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70810These 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.67
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.91%
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.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,452
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,631 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,907
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,479
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

540 Highland Trace 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.

  • Worth more than 94% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Perkins / Highland

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70810

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

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$94K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Baton Rouge 70810.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70810

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70810.

Estimated value$616,119
CheaperTypical $317,606Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$207
CheaperTypical $165Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area2,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1995
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 540 Highland Trace Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePerkins / HighlandBaton Rouge 70810East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$616,11986% of homes82% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20787% of homes81% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than2,980 ft²84% of homes81% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac56% of homes64% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than199572% of homes46% of homes57% of homes

About 540 Highland Trace Dr

How much is 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $616,119 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $581,166 to $651,072. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jan 9, 2006 for $57,178, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,980 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old.

What schools serve 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Wildwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Woodlawn High School (high), rated D; Woodlawn 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 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70810?

Among the 16,469 homes in Baton Rouge 70810, it is worth more than 82% of them ($616,119 against a typical $317,606), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($207 against a typical $165), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,980 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1995 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 94% 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 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Highland Trace Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $5,464. The county assessed it at $55,130.

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