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$59,643
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 69How 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 $61,500 on Aug 22, 1984

5978 LINDEN ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70805
0
Baths

Valuation

$60K
$41K low$78K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$61,500 · Aug 22, 1984

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$125 (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.$6,967 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$493
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,474
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,967
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$69,664

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.

H
Istrouma High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Claiborne Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.6 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%

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

5978 Linden St 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 90% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70805

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

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$16K$171K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$59,643
CheaperTypical $49,470Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

How 5978 Linden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Baton RougeBaton Rouge 70805East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$59,64357% of homes60% of homes10% of homes

About 5978 Linden St

How much is 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA is $59,643 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $40,959 to $78,327. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Aug 22, 1984 for $61,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA?

5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Istrouma High School (high), rated D-; Capitol Middle School (middle), rated D-; Claiborne Elementary School (elementary), rated D. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5978 Linden St, Baton Rouge, LA was $125. The county assessed it at $6,967.

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