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$203,697$124 / 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 97How 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

8481 MARCEL AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
0
Baths
1,638 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.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$204K
$197K low$211K 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.$203,697
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$162,958

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$316 (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.$9,950 (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.$8,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$99,500

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

Transaction History(2)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 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.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

8481 Marcel 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 less than 69% of homes in Baton Rouge 70809
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Baton Rouge 70809

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 31% 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$203,697
CheaperTypical $284,900Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,837 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1997Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 8481 Marcel Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson / DrusillaBaton Rouge 70809East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,69747% of homes31% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12438% of homes21% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²60% of homes41% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than199054% of homes37% of homes48% of homes

About 8481 Marcel Ave

How much is 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $203,697 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $196,694 to $210,700. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Mar 25, 2011, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8481 Marcel 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 8481 Marcel Ave, 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 31% of them ($203,697 against a typical $284,900), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($124 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,837 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1990 against a typical 1997). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 47% 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 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8481 Marcel Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $316. The county assessed it at $9,950.

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