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$86,134
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 83How 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

5540 LONGFELLOW DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
0
Baths
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$86K
$72K low$101K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,167 (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.$9,520 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$95,200

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.0.27
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Winbourne Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 mi
H
Istrouma High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70805These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.35%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,531
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,459 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$32,057
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$47,736
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

5540 Longfellow 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 92% of homes in Legion Village
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Baton Rouge 70805

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70805

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

This home
$13K$165K

This home is worth more than 83% of homes in Baton Rouge 70805.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70805

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70805.

Estimated value$86,134
CheaperTypical $45,153Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

How 5540 Longfellow Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLegion VillageBaton Rouge 70805East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$86,13492% of homes83% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac65% of homes71% of homes48% of homes

About 5540 Longfellow Dr

How much is 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $86,134 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $71,606 to $100,662. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 3, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Winbourne Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Istrouma High School (high), rated D-; Capitol Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70805?

Among the 8,521 homes in Baton Rouge 70805, it is worth more than 83% of them ($86,134 against a typical $45,153) and its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.19 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 16% 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 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5540 Longfellow Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $1,167. The county assessed it at $9,520.

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