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$88,324
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 96How 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 $55,000 on Nov 18, 2022

5842 FAIRFIELDS AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
2,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$88K
$85K low$92K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Nov 18, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$929 (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.$7,582 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,462
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,824

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.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.0.06
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.

M
Capitol Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Melrose Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Broadmoor Senior High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70806These 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,045 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,244
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

5842 Fairfields 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 less than 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Among the smallest lots in East Fairfields / Melrose Place

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70806

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

This home
$28K$937K

This home is worth more than 14% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70806.

Estimated value$88,324
CheaperTypical $240,047Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size2,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

How 5842 Fairfields Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Fairfields / Melrose PlaceBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$88,32445% of homes14% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,742 ft²almost no homes15% of homes6% of homes

About 5842 Fairfields Ave

How much is 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $88,324 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $84,758 to $91,890. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Nov 18, 2022 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Capitol Middle School (middle), rated F; Melrose Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Broadmoor Senior High School (high), 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 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70806?

Among the 8,476 homes in Baton Rouge 70806, it is worth more than 14% of them ($88,324 against a typical $240,047) and its lot is bigger than 15% of them (2,742 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 17% 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 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5842 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $929. The county assessed it at $7,582.

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