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$299,155$128 / 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 89How 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

8744 COTTAGE DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
2,342 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1968
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$299K
$265K low$333K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,108 (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.$22,500 (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.$19,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$25,762
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,000

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.0.29
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.3 mi
E
LaSalle Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 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

8744 Cottage Dr 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 70% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Tara
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Baton Rouge 70806
  • Among the oldest 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.

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$30K$951K

This home is worth more than 60% 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$299,155
CheaperTypical $255,411Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $153Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,342 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,637 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1968
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 8744 Cottage Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaraBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$299,15537% of homes60% of homes70% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12831% of homes33% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,342 ft²53% of homes76% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac51% of homes69% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196833% of homes12% of homesalmost no homes

About 8744 Cottage Dr

How much is 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $299,155 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $265,052 to $333,258. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Nov 7, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA has 2,342 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1968, making it 58 years old.

What schools serve 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

8744 Cottage Dr, 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 8744 Cottage Dr, 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 60% of them ($299,155 against a typical $255,411), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($128 against a typical $153), it is bigger than 76% of them (2,342 ft² against a typical 1,637 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1968 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 70% 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 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8744 Cottage Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,108. The county assessed it at $22,500.

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