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$559,216$137 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

740 N 5TH ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
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Baths
4,076 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.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$559K
$454K low$665K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,352 (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.$32,950 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$32,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,500

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.4 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
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
Park Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Capitol Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Tara High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70802These 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.153
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
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.26,734
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,170 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,647
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,258
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

740 N 5th 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Baton Rouge 70802
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Baton Rouge 70802
  • Among the oldest homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70802

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

This home
$15K$370K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Baton Rouge 70802.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70802

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70802.

Estimated value$559,216
CheaperTypical $51,462Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $102Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area4,076 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,200 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 2001Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 740 N 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown Baton RougeBaton Rouge 70802East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$559,21696% of homesalmost all homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13750% of homes64% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than4,076 ft²93% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than191212% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 740 N 5th St

How much is 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA is $559,216 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $453,677 to $664,755. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Mar 14, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA built?

740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old.

What schools serve 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Capitol Middle School (middle), rated F; Tara 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 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70802?

Among the 7,998 homes in Baton Rouge 70802, it is worth more than almost all of them ($559,216 against a typical $51,462), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($137 against a typical $102), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,076 ft² against a typical 1,200 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1912 against a typical 2001). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 93% 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 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 740 N 5th St, Baton Rouge, LA was $4,352. The county assessed it at $32,950.

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