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$70,629$67 / 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 87How 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 $40,500 on May 24, 1982

5601 BENSON DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70812
0
Baths
1,051 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.
1982
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$71K
$62K low$79K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$40,500 · May 24, 1982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32 (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.$7,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,160
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,000

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

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

E
Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.8 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70812These 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.88
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 100.29

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
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.10,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,831
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,853
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 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

5601 Benson 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 87% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Older than 75% of homes in Glen Oaks / Zion City

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70812

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

This home
$29K$198K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Baton Rouge 70812.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70812

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70812.

Estimated value$70,629
CheaperTypical $88,126Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$67
CheaperTypical $69Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1982
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 5601 Benson Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Oaks / Zion CityBaton Rouge 70812East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$70,62935% of homes30% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$6739% of homes46% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,051 ft²17% of homes20% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than198225% of homes25% of homes26% of homes

About 5601 Benson Dr

How much is 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $70,629 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $61,798 to $79,460. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on May 24, 1982 for $40,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.

What schools serve 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Glen Oaks Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; 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 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70812?

Among the 3,658 homes in Baton Rouge 70812, it is worth more than 30% of them ($70,629 against a typical $88,126), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($67 against a typical $69), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,051 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1982 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 13% 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 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5601 Benson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $32. The county assessed it at $7,500.

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