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$44,234
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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $36,000 on Oct 23, 2026

837 COTTON ST

BATON ROUGE, LA 70802
0
Baths
3,388 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$44K
$38K low$50K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,000 · Oct 23, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$243 (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.$1,983 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,669
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$19,824

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.0.08
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Buchanan Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 0.8 mi
H
McKinley Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Glasgow Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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

837 Cotton 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 92% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of 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 41% of 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$44,234
CheaperTypical $51,462Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size3,388 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

How 837 Cotton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld South Baton RougeBaton Rouge 70802East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$44,23432% of homes41% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,388 ft²34% of homes24% of homes10% of homes

About 837 Cotton St

How much is 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA is $44,234 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $38,032 to $50,436. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 23, 2026 for $36,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA?

837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Buchanan Elementary School (elementary); McKinley Senior High School (high), rated D-; Glasgow 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 837 Cotton 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 41% of them ($44,234 against a typical $51,462) and its lot is bigger than 24% of them (3,388 ft² against a typical 4,225 ft²). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 8% 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 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA was $243. The county assessed it at $1,983.

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