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$478,638$113 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

8438 WARTELLE AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
4,240 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.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$479K
$418K low$539K high
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.$188,638
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$150,910
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.63%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$240,000
WHITNEY BANK · R · recorded Jul 27, 2012
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
CAPITAL ONE NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,904 (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.$37,150 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$34,150
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,150
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$371,500

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
LaSalle Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Tara High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70806These 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.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.26,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,045 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,268
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,244
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.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

8438 Wartelle Ave 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 90% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Tara
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Older than 98% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70806

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

This home
$30K$875K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70806

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70806.

Estimated value$478,638
CheaperTypical $239,894Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$113
CheaperTypical $147Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area4,240 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,638 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 8438 Wartelle Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaraBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$478,63880% of homes87% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11313% of homes26% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than4,240 ft²96% of homes97% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than197368% of homes26% of homes2% of homes

About 8438 Wartelle Ave

How much is 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $478,638 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $418,180 to $539,096. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on May 24, 1982, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

What schools serve 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8438 Wartelle Ave, 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 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70806?

Among the 8,477 homes in Baton Rouge 70806, it is worth more than 87% of them ($478,638 against a typical $239,894), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($113 against a typical $147), it is bigger than 97% of them (4,240 ft² against a typical 1,638 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1973 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 90% 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 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8438 Wartelle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $3,904. The county assessed it at $37,150.

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