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$297,137$140 / 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 96How 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 $105,000 on Sep 19, 1997

8956 SASSAFRAS DR

BATON ROUGE, LA 70817
0
Baths
2,116 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.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$297K
$286K low$308K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Sep 19, 1997
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$267,637
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$214,110
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.11%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$29,500
COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS INC · E · recorded Nov 23, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,376 (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.$28,050 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$28,050
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$280,500

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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Woodlawn High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Woodlawn Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Woodlawn Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: East Baton Rouge Parish School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 70817These 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.59
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 100.32

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.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,388 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$99,495
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,243
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

8956 Sassafras 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 71% of homes in East Baton Rouge Parish County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Jefferson / Tiger Bend
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Jefferson / Tiger Bend

What homes are worth in Baton Rouge 70817

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

This home
$135K$749K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Baton Rouge 70817.

How it measures up in Baton Rouge 70817

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Baton Rouge 70817.

Estimated value$297,137
CheaperTypical $296,283Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $150Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,116 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,981 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 8956 Sassafras Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeJefferson / Tiger BendBaton Rouge 70817East Baton Rouge Parish County
Estimated valuepricier than$297,13761% of homes50% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14023% of homes32% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than2,116 ft²76% of homes59% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than198938% of homes47% of homes46% of homes

About 8956 Sassafras Dr

How much is 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is $297,137 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $286,219 to $308,055. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sell?

8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA last sold on Sep 19, 1997 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA built?

8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA is assigned to Woodlawn High School (high), rated D; Woodlawn Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Woodlawn Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA compare to other homes in Baton Rouge 70817?

Among the 14,081 homes in Baton Rouge 70817, it is worth more than 50% of them ($297,137 against a typical $296,283), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($140 against a typical $150), it is bigger than 59% of them (2,116 ft² against a typical 1,981 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1989 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of East Baton Rouge Parish County, it is worth more than 71% 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 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8956 Sassafras Dr, Baton Rouge, LA was $2,376. The county assessed it at $28,050.

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