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$94,326$91 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $30,900 on Apr 13, 1993

5535 CORTEZ DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70811
0
Baths
1,039 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

$94K
$83K low$106K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,900 · Apr 13, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$213 (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.$8,832 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,232
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,832
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,320

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

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

E
Sharon Hills Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.1 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70811These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.86
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.28%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,860
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,171 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$47,222
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,695
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

5535 Cortez 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 less than 82% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 85% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Baton Rouge 70811

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70811

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

This home
$26K$345K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Baton Rouge 70811.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70811

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70811.

Estimated value$94,326
CheaperTypical $128,583Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$91
CheaperTypical $91Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,039 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

How 5535 Cortez Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaton Rouge 70811East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$94,32626% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9150% of homes15% of homes
Living areabigger than1,039 ft²7% of homes8% of homes

About 5535 Cortez Dr

How much is 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $94,326 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $82,741 to $105,911. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 13, 1993 for $30,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Sharon Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Glen Oaks Senior High School (middle), 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 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70811?

Among the 4,545 homes in Baton Rouge 70811, it is worth more than 26% of them ($94,326 against a typical $128,583), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($91 against a typical $91) and it is bigger than 7% of them (1,039 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 18% 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 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5535 Cortez Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $213. The county assessed it at $8,832.

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