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$523,493$224 / 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 95How 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 $405,000 on Oct 4, 2019

8720 S BLACKWATER RD

BATON ROUGE, LA 70818
0
Baths
2,341 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.
10 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$523K
$497K low$550K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$405,000 · Oct 4, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,064 (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.$47,376 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,320
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,056
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,760

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.159 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.10.00
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Tanglewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 1–2 · 1.1 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.4 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%

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How this home compares

8720 S Blackwater Rd 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 96% of homes in Central
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Central
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Baton Rouge 70818
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Baton Rouge 70818
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Baton Rouge 70818

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70818

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

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$100K$585K

This home is worth more than 96% 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$523,493
CheaperTypical $249,773Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $132Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,849 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size10 ac
SmallerTypical 0.92 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 8720 S Blackwater Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentralBaton Rouge 70818East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$523,49396% of homes96% of homes92% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22498% of homes98% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than2,341 ft²76% of homes77% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than10 ac92% of homes96% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than199864% of homes69% of homes62% of homes

About 8720 S Blackwater Rd

How much is 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA is $523,493 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $496,519 to $550,467. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Oct 4, 2019 for $405,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,341 square feet of living space and a 10.00-acre lot.

When was 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

8720 S Blackwater Rd, 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 8720 S Blackwater Rd, 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 96% of them ($523,493 against a typical $249,773), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($224 against a typical $132), it is bigger than 77% of them (2,341 ft² against a typical 1,849 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (10 ac against a typical 0.92 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1998 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 92% 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 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8720 S Blackwater Rd, Baton Rouge, LA was $5,064. The county assessed it at $47,376.

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