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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,052 (+4.7%)
$800 + $7,780
$8,580
2024
$1,005 (+13.4%)
$800 + $7,780
$8,580
2023
$886 (−0.2%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2022
$888 (+2.3%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2021
$868 (−1.2%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2020
$879 (+1.6%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2019
$865 (+1.2%)
$800 + $6,200
$7,000
2018
$854 (+112.1%)
$500 + $6,500
$7,000
2017
$403 (+2.7%)
$200 + $3,100
$3,300
2016
$392 (+856.1%)
$200 + $3,100
$3,300
2014
$41 (−2.4%)
$200 + $3,000
$3,200
2013
$42
$200 + $3,000
$3,200
Tax history for 5850 Grand Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,052 (+4.7%)
$800 + $7,780
$8,580
2024
$1,005 (+13.4%)
$800 + $7,780
$8,580
2023
$886 (−0.2%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2022
$888 (+2.3%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2021
$868 (−1.2%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2020
$879 (+1.6%)
$800 + $6,640
$7,440
2019
$865 (+1.2%)
$800 + $6,200
$7,000
2018
$854 (+112.1%)
$500 + $6,500
$7,000
2017
$403 (+2.7%)
$200 + $3,100
$3,300
2016
$392 (+856.1%)
$200 + $3,100
$3,300
2014
$41 (−2.4%)
$200 + $3,000
$3,200
2013
$42
$200 + $3,000
$3,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,344 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,144
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
002-8603-6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
A2
AIRPORT HORIZONTAL ZONE
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A2 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 5.8 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Dec 23, 2025 • Final
Residential
Work on a roof replacement.
Remodel
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Features
Shower Only, En Suite, Solid Surface Counters
Dishwasher, Range
Tile, Vinyl
Room Information
Rooms Total: 4
Exterior
Exterior Features
Foundation Details: Slab
Fencing: Full
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Ranch
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 70 x 134
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 286036
Tax Lot: 69
Utilities
Utilities Information
Has Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Location
School Information
High School District: East Baton Rouge Parish
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Merrydale West
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,144
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,344 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 002-8603-6
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Merrydale Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Glen Oaks Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70812
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
61°
41°
71°
51°
78°
56°
82°
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91°
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93°
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92°
75°
91°
70°
83°
62°
76°
56°
67°
47°
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Feb
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Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$129,000 – $156,000
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