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$271,691$133 / 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 86How 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
Last sold for $190,000 on Mar 2, 2017

5909 CONGRESS BLVD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
0
Baths
2,048 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$272K
$233K low$310K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Mar 2, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$59,864
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$47,891
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.75%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$171,312
FREEDOM MTG · recorded Nov 16, 2017
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$40,515
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Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,580 (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.$20,480 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,980
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,800

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.16 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.1 percent flood zone

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.0.41
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Glasgow Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Westminster Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.0 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70808These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,791
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,606 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$89,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,271
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5909 Congress Blvd 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 66% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70808

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

This home
$56K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 34% of homes in Baton Rouge 70808.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70808

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70808.

Estimated value$271,691
CheaperTypical $337,030Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $169Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Living area2,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,987 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

How 5909 Congress Blvd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBocage / Citiplace / Concord EstatesBaton Rouge 70808East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,69153% of homes34% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13341% of homes22% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,048 ft²53% of homes53% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac56% of homes64% of homes54% of homes

About 5909 Congress Blvd

How much is 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA is $271,691 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $233,126 to $310,256. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Mar 2, 2017 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,048 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

What schools serve 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Glasgow Middle School (middle), rated B-; Westminster Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Tara High School (high), 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 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70808?

Among the 11,971 homes in Baton Rouge 70808, it is worth more than 34% of them ($271,691 against a typical $337,030), its price per square foot is higher than 22% of them ($133 against a typical $169), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,048 ft² against a typical 1,987 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.27 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 66% 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 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5909 Congress Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,580. The county assessed it at $20,480.

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