Tara Subdivision Baton Rouge Home Sales (2011–2018)

Background: A Reader Question on Tara Home Values

This analysis was prompted by a common homeowner question: have Tara Subdivision home values increased since the early 2010s, and did values rise after the August 2016 flood because the neighborhood did not flood?

Looking at market behavior over time, the answer to both questions is yes—though the reasons extend beyond simple appreciation.

Home Sales Trends in Tara Subdivision (2011–2018)

Between 2011 and 2018, sales activity in Tara Subdivision showed a clear upward trend, particularly for homes in the 1,900 to 2,400 square foot range. This size bracket represents a large portion of the neighborhood’s housing stock and is commonly sought by move-up buyers.

Over this period, prices increased steadily as the broader Baton Rouge market recovered from the housing downturn. However, Tara’s performance was also influenced by neighborhood-specific factors.

Post-Flood Buyer Behavior and Demand

After the Great Flood of August 2016, buyer preferences shifted noticeably across Baton Rouge. Neighborhoods that did not flood, including Tara Subdivision, experienced increased attention from buyers who were more risk-conscious about location and flood exposure.

While Tara’s price growth did not occur overnight, post-flood demand contributed to:

• Increased buyer confidence in the neighborhood

• Stronger competition for well-located homes

• Improved marketability for renovated properties

The absence of flooding became an important—but not exclusive—factor supporting value stability and growth.

Renovation Activity and Its Impact on Prices

Another key driver of value in Tara Subdivision during this period was renovation activity. Given its central Baton Rouge location and proximity to employment, schools, and retail, Tara became a frequent target for investors and owner-occupants updating older homes.

Many properties were renovated to modern standards while retaining original features such as wood flooring. These updates repositioned older homes to compete with newer housing options, supporting higher price points.

By the late 2010s, buyers were commonly paying prices in the mid-$200,000s to low-$300,000s for updated homes in the 1,900–2,400 square foot range.

Recent Sales Snapshot

Sales activity since 2017 further reinforced these trends. A review of recent transactions during that period showed:

• A median sales price in the mid-$270,000 range

• Per-square-foot pricing reflective of renovated, move-in-ready homes

• Continued buyer demand for Tara’s location and lot sizes

These results suggest that value gains were supported not just by time, but by changing buyer expectations and reinvestment in the housing stock.

Long-Term Perspective on Tara Subdivision Values

When viewed over a longer timeline, Tara Subdivision demonstrates how established Baton Rouge neighborhoods can evolve. Market cycles, renovation trends, and external events—such as the 2016 flood—interact to shape buyer behavior and pricing.

The takeaway is that Tara’s value growth since 2011 has been driven by a combination of:

• Market recovery

• Desirable central location

• Post-flood demand shifts

• Strategic renovation of older homes

Together, these factors helped reposition the neighborhood within the Baton Rouge housing market.