CHARMING 3 bedroom cottage in highly desirable Poet’s Corner! This home would make a great primary home, investment or Airbnb with multiple living & entertaining spaces! The living room features a charming decorative brick fireplace and flows seamlessly into the adjacent formal dining room, which opens to a functional kitchen complete with a built-in bar overlooking the breakfast/keeping room—an ideal layout for entertaining. An additional spacious den provides flexible living space and opens to a covered back patio, creating an inviting extension of indoor-outdoor living. The primary bedroom suite includes a private attached bath, while two additional spacious bedrooms share a full hall bath. The front bedroom, currently being used as a home office, features a large cedar closet and private entrance offering excellent versatility. Additional highlights include unique architectural details & accents such as glass doorknobs, reclaimed antique beadboard, a pull-out ironing board and a security system. Outside, enjoy an additional wood deck ideal for entertaining, garage for storage and an attached covered carport. Situated on a large lot with a cedar fence, this home offers plenty of parking and private green space to enjoy. This home is a RARE opportunity conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, the Perkins Road Overpass Merchant’s District, City Park & the LSU Lakes as well as the perfect place to enjoy the festivities of the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
For sale
$375,000
1827 Pericles St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3beds
1,852sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1940
10,454.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage for storageSecurity systemAttached covered carportCharming decorative brick fireplace
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 03, 2026 at 04:25pm
Listed by:
Ryn Jones,
RE/MAX Professional 225-615-7755
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026001797
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 157.5
- Width: 15
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 156.45
- Width: 14.9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 179.4
- Width: 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 39.9
- Dimensions: 7 x 5.7
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 164.85
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 213.76
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Range/Oven
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,852 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Other, Concrete, Driveway, Limestone Surface
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,454.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47.50 x 144.60 x 100 x 135
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 00053783
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Delta Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hundred Oaks Add
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,349
- Price range: $375K - $375K
- Date on market: 1/30/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000$202/sqft |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2026001797 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,349 +73% | $18,250 +37.7% |
| 2023 | $780 -0.2% | $13,250 |
| 2022 | $781 +2.1% | $13,250 |
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Est. payment
$2,138/mo
Principal & interest
$1766
Property taxes
$241
Home insurance
$131
Climate risks
Neighborhood: City Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAUniversity Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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