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$399,000$161 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

8591 WAKEFIELD AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
2,485 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$399K
$346K low$452K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,396 (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.$26,600 (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.$23,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$266,000

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.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

H
Tara High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
LaSalle Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolD+
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%

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How this home compares

8591 Wakefield 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 85% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Tara
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Older than 89% 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$951K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$399,000
CheaperTypical $255,411Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 8591 Wakefield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaraBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$399,00070% of homes79% of homes85% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16170% of homes54% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than2,485 ft²60% of homes79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac38% of homes64% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than197870% of homes27% of homes11% of homes

About 8591 Wakefield Ave

How much is 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $399,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $345,733 to $452,267. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 2, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,485 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.

What schools serve 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Tara High School (high), rated F; LaSalle Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; 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 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70806?

Among the 8,476 homes in Baton Rouge 70806, it is worth more than 79% of them ($399,000 against a typical $255,411), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($161 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,485 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1978 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 85% 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 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8591 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $3,396. The county assessed it at $26,600.

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