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$130,949$87 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

5853 W RIO DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70812
0
Baths
1,500 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.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$131K
$114K low$148K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$337 (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.$9,750 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,750
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$97,500

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

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
Merrydale Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.6 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

5853 W Rio 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 80% of homes in Baton Rouge 70812
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Baton Rouge 70812
  • Older than 93% 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
$31K$213K

This home is worth more than 80% 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$130,949
CheaperTypical $96,824Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $77Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,264 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 5853 W Rio Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlen Oaks / Zion CityBaton Rouge 70812East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$130,94979% of homes80% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8762% of homes71% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²71% of homes72% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19797% of homes8% of homes16% of homes

About 5853 W Rio Dr

How much is 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $130,949 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $114,076 to $147,822. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on May 8, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

What schools serve 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Merrydale 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 5853 W Rio 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 80% of them ($130,949 against a typical $96,824), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($87 against a typical $77), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,264 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1979 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 25% 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 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5853 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $337. The county assessed it at $9,750.

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