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$141,458$117 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $140,000 on May 5, 2026

8434 S ESSEN HEIGHTS CT

BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
0
Baths
1,212 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$141K
$123K low$160K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$140,000 · May 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$988 (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.$15,756 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$14,256
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,560

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.7 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.0.23
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Westminster Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Tara High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 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%

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How this home compares

8434 S Essen Heights Ct 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 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70809
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Baton Rouge 70809
  • Smaller than 84% 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.

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This home is worth more than 14% 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$141,458
CheaperTypical $269,498Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $149Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,212 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,850 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

How 8434 S Essen Heights Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestminster / Pine ParkBaton Rouge 70809East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$141,45818% of homes14% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11724% of homes20% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,212 ft²30% of homes19% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac56% of homes44% of homes38% of homes

About 8434 S Essen Heights Ct

How much is 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA is $141,458 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $122,673 to $160,243. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on May 5, 2026 for $140,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA?

8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA has 1,212 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

What schools serve 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA?

8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Westminster Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Tara High School (high), rated F; Westdale Middle School (middle), 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 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, 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 14% of them ($141,458 against a typical $269,498), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($117 against a typical $149), it is bigger than 19% of them (1,212 ft² against a typical 1,850 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.26 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 28% 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 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8434 S Essen Heights Ct, Baton Rouge, LA was $988. The county assessed it at $15,756.

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