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$194,023$65 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $16,500 on Apr 10, 1981

8517 SHADY KNOLL PL

BATON ROUGE, LA 70818
0
Baths
3,004 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.
1981
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$194K
$165K low$223K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,500 · Apr 10, 1981

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$909 (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.$14,450 (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.$12,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,500

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.55 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
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
Tanglewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.2 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi
H
Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.3 mi

District: Central Community School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70818These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.9,068
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.626 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92,790
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$111,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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

8517 Shady Knoll Pl 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 76% of homes in Central
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Central
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Central
  • Older than 77% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70818

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

This home
$100K$596K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Baton Rouge 70818.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70818

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70818.

Estimated value$194,023
CheaperTypical $250,151Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$65
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,851 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 8517 Shady Knoll Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentralBaton Rouge 70818East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,02324% of homes24% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$65almost no homesalmost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than3,004 ft²93% of homes93% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than198133% of homes43% of homes23% of homes

About 8517 Shady Knoll Pl

How much is 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA is $194,023 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $165,172 to $222,874. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Apr 10, 1981 for $16,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old.

What schools serve 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA?

8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Tanglewood Elementary School (elementary); Central Middle School (middle), rated B+; Central High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Central Community School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70818?

Among the 4,088 homes in Baton Rouge 70818, it is worth more than 24% of them ($194,023 against a typical $250,151), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($65 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 93% of them (3,004 ft² against a typical 1,851 ft²) and it is newer than 43% of them (1981 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 44% 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 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8517 Shady Knoll Pl, Baton Rouge, LA was $909. The county assessed it at $14,450.

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