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$267,241$216 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 23, 2026
Last sold for $179,500 on Dec 3, 2020

8317 KENSINGTON DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
0
Baths
1,236 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.

Valuation

$267K
$243K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$179,500 · Dec 3, 2020
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.$267,241
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$213,793

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,358 (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.$20,394 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,194
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,394
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$203,940

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(6)

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
LaSalle Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70809These 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.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,714
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,808 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,120
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$120,265
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.Yes

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

8317 Kensington 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 65% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Jefferson / Drusilla
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70809

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

This home
$97K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Baton Rouge 70809.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70809

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70809.

Estimated value$267,241
CheaperTypical $284,900Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,236 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,840 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

How 8317 Kensington Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson / DrusillaBaton Rouge 70809East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,24164% of homes46% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21693% of homes88% of homes93% of homes
Living areabigger than1,236 ft²29% of homes20% of homes18% of homes

About 8317 Kensington Dr

How much is 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $267,241 as of Jun 23, 2026. The likely range is $243,189 to $291,292. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Dec 3, 2020 for $179,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to LaSalle Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Tara High School (high), rated D-; Westdale Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70809?

Among the 8,635 homes in Baton Rouge 70809, it is worth more than 46% of them ($267,241 against a typical $284,900), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($216 against a typical $155) and it is bigger than 20% of them (1,236 ft² against a typical 1,840 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 65% 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 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8317 Kensington Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,358. The county assessed it at $20,394.

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