This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on E. Smiley Street is the turnkey investment you’ve been looking for. Every major system has been updated—new plumbing, new electrical, new windows, and a roof less than 2 years old. Featuring 733 sq ft of living space + a 206 sq ft deck on a spacious lot, this property blends classic Baton Rouge charm with modern functionality. Inside, you’ll find fresh paint, durable flooring, updated fixtures, and a clean, open layout ideal for tenants. The large yard offers potential for expansion or outdoor entertaining, and the quiet street adds to its long-term rental appeal. Perfect for buy-and-hold investors or first-time landlords seeking dependable cash flow, this home requires no immediate work—just place a tenant and start earning. Located minutes from I-110, Mid City restaurants, and downtown, 2371 E. Smiley St delivers location, affordability, and income potential in one smart package.
For sale
Price cut: $2K (2/16)
$68,000
2371 E Smiley Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
2beds
733sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1975
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$93/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large yardClean open layoutNew windowsPotential for expansionFresh paintUpdated fixturesSpacious lot
- 142 days |
- 221 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 12:36pm
Listed by:
Joanna Arnold,
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners 225-768-1800
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025019064
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 166.75
- Width: 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 166.75
- Width: 11.5
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 37.5
- Width: 5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 67.5
- Length: 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 166.75
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 939
- Total interior livable area: 733 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: 1 Car Park, 2 Cars Park, Dirt Surface, Driveway
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 x 165 x 55 x 137
Details
- Parcel number: 00530395
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: None
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Smiley Heights
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $93/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,992
- Annual tax amount: $152
- Price range: $68K - $68K
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $68,000-2.9%$93/sqft |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2025019064 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2025 | Price change | $70,000-6.7%$95/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025019064 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $75,000$102/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025019064 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $152 +10.1% | $1,299 +12% |
| 2023 | $138 -0.2% | $1,160 |
| 2022 | $139 +2.3% | $1,160 |
| 2021 | $135 +0.2% | $1,160 |
| 2020 | $135 +6.2% | $1,160 +10.5% |
| 2019 | $127 +1.2% | $1,050 |
| 2018 | $126 | $1,050 |
| 2017 | $126 | $1,050 |
| 2016 | $126 +2.5% | $1,050 +5% |
| 2015 | $122 +5.3% | $1,000 |
| 2014 | $116 | $1,000 |
| 2013 | $116 | $1,000 |
| 2012 | $116 +8.8% | $1,000 |
| 2011 | $107 | $1,000 |
| 2010 | $107 +696.7% | $1,000 |
| 2009 | $13 | $1,000 |
| 2008 | $13 +2.1% | $1,000 +5.3% |
| 2007 | $13 | $950 |
| 2006 | $13 | $950 |
| 2005 | $13 | $950 |
| 2004 | $13 -3.5% | $950 |
| 2003 | $14 | $950 |
| 2002 | $14 +72.1% | $950 |
| 2000 | $8 | $950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$395/mo
Principal & interest
$351
Property taxes
$44
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Smiley Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Villa Del Rey Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.8 mi
- 2/10Capitol Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Broadmoor Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 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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