East Baton Rouge Parish property record for 837 Cotton St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,388 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,500 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $243 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 0069209313 |
| Primary APN | 0069209313 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,388 sqft (0.077 acres) |
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| Street Address | 837 COTTON ST |
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| City | BATON ROUGE |
| State | LA |
| Zip | 70802-6621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: SWART ADDITION, LOT: 2. LOT 2 ADD. SUB. SWART, MEAS. 45.2FT. ON NORTH SIDE OF COTTON ST. X55 FT. |
| Legal Subdivision | SWART ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | EAST BATON ROUGE LA |
| Township / Civil Division | 10 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2054 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
837 Cotton St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish records, as of April 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 COTTON ST, BATON ROUGE, LA 70802-6621 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11594 / 172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 1330000219 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 837 Cotton St was $243.
Source: East Baton Rouge Parish assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| County | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| Municipality | Baton Rouge City |
| Unified School District | East Baton Rouge Parish School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243.00 | $1,983 (-) Land $314 Building $1,669 | $19,824 (-) Land $3,136 Building $16,688 |
| 2024 | $243.00 (+15.71%) | $1,983 (+12.03%) Land $314 Building $1,669 | $19,824 (+12%) Land $3,136 Building $16,688 |
| 2023 | $210.00 (-0.47%) | $1,770 (-) Land $280 Building $1,490 | $17,700 (-) Land $2,800 Building $14,900 |
| 2022 | $211.00 | $1,770 Land $280 Building $1,490 | $17,700 Land $2,800 Building $14,900 |
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 837 Cotton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1997 · tidal / storm surge |
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 837 Cotton St 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 586 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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