East Baton Rouge Parish property record for 5840 W Rio Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 1,668 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.228 acres (9,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,500 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $797 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1365657 |
| Primary APN | 1365657 |
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| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
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| Lot Area | 9,964 sqft (0.228 acres) |
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| Street Address | 5840 W RIO DR |
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| City | BATON ROUGE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70812-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARD: 2-1, SUBDIVISION: WEST MERRYDALE, LOT: 38. 2ND FILING, PART 1. |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST MERRYDALE |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 5 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 3400 |
5840 W Rio Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1999.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5840 W RIO DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70812-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11030 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5840 W Rio Dr was $797 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Unified School District | East Baton Rouge Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $797.00 | $13,140 (-) Land $800 Building $12,340 | $131,400 (-) Land $8,000 Building $123,400 |
| 2024 | $797.00 (+148.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $13,140 (+36.31%) Land $800 Building $12,340 | $131,400 (+36.31%) Land $8,000 Building $123,400 |
| 2023 | $321.00 (-1.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $9,640 (-) Land $800 Building $8,840 | $96,400 (-) Land $8,000 Building $88,400 |
| 2022 | $327.00 Homeowner's exemption | $9,640 Land $800 Building $8,840 | $96,400 Land $8,000 Building $88,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5840 W Rio Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 27, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 5840 W Rio Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANY private · serves 596,844 people · EPA ID LA1033005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 393 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 100 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: REV, T-Mobile.
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