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$266,164$124 / 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 97How 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 $215,000 on Mar 3, 2022

8856 WAKEFIELD AVE

BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
0
Baths
2,153 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.
1965
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$266K
$257K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Mar 3, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,640 (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.$20,430 (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.$17,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,430
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$204,300

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

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 SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
LaSalle Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.9 mi
M
Westdale Middle SchoolC-
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

8856 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 less than 71% of homes in Tara
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in Tara
  • Bigger than 70% 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.

This home
$28K$883K

This home is worth more than 58% 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$266,164
CheaperTypical $234,104Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $145Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area2,153 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,655 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 8856 Wakefield Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTaraBaton Rouge 70806East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$266,16429% of homes58% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12425% of homes34% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than2,153 ft²44% of homes70% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than19659% of homes4% of homesalmost no homes

About 8856 Wakefield Ave

How much is 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is $266,164 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $257,179 to $275,149. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Mar 3, 2022 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

What schools serve 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Tara High School (high), rated D-; LaSalle Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Westdale Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8856 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 58% of them ($266,164 against a typical $234,104), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($124 against a typical $145), it is bigger than 70% of them (2,153 ft² against a typical 1,655 ft²) and it is newer than 4% of them (1965 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 64% 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 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8856 Wakefield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,640. The county assessed it at $20,430.

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