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$249,205
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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $259,990 on Jul 8, 2024

8539 FORESTWOOD AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70812
0
Baths
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$249K
$226K low$272K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$259,990 · Jul 8, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,003 (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.$24,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$247,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.16
35
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
17
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 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.0.2 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.0.16

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
Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Glen Oaks Senior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 1.3 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70812These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$45,831
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,853
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%

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How this home compares

8539 Forestwood 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Baton Rouge 70812
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Baton Rouge 70812

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70812

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

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$30K$203K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Baton Rouge 70812.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70812

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70812.

Estimated value$249,205
CheaperTypical $91,788Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

How 8539 Forestwood Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePort HudsonBaton Rouge 70812East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,20530% of homesalmost all homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac22% of homes14% of homes26% of homes

About 8539 Forestwood Ave

How much is 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $249,205 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $226,094 to $272,316. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Jul 8, 2024 for $259,990, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Glen Oaks Park Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Glen Oaks Senior High 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 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70812?

Among the 3,658 homes in Baton Rouge 70812, it is worth more than almost all of them ($249,205 against a typical $91,788) and its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.23 ac). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 60% 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 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8539 Forestwood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,003. The county assessed it at $24,700.

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