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  • $259,800

    5965 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    3beds
    1,598sqft
    Detached Single Family
    Built in 1953
    0.31 Acres Lot
    $259,800 Zestimate®
    $163/sqft
    $2,376 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $259,800

    $242,000 - $278,000

    $2,376/mo

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    What's special

    Three bedroom two bath home in the heart of Mid-City the art district of Baton Rouge. All new flooring throughout the house, Laminate in the Living, Dining, Kitchen and Hallways, Carpet in the bedrooms and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. New oven and dishwasher in the kitchen along with fresh paint in the entire house from top to bottom. Located in a great location along the White Light Nights art hop through mid-city, just walk to the corner and catch the trolly at Jefferson Hwy and Government st to tour all the shops along Government St. Roof is about approximately 7 years old and the exterior paint was done 4 years ago. Large covered front porch on this Acadian style home is perfect to relax on. There is also a large screened in back porch along with additional covered patio area and fire pit. There is a small shed to park your riding mower and tools along with another 12 x 24 shed/ workshop in the back for the handyman at heart. Minutes to downtown Baton Rouge, Towne Center, numerous restaurants, specialty shops and more. Government St is going on a road diet and will drop down to 2 lanes and 1 turn lane with additional bike lanes and extended sidewalks all due to be completed this summer. Hurry this one will not last long.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Electric, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Ready, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Inside Laundry
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Slab: Traditional Found
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Carport
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Screened, Patio: Open
    • Exterior features: Wood, Brick
    • Fencing: Wood Fence, Privacy Fence
    Lot
    • Size: 0.31 Acres
    • Features: Level Lot
    • Topography: Level
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00901342
    • Zoning description: Res Single Family Zone
    • Special conditions: As Is, Dual/Var Comm, Owner/Agent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional Style
    • Property subtype: Detached Single Family
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: GAS: Atmos
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Baton Rouge

    Other

    Other facts
    • BuildingFeatures: DSL/Cable Available, Kitchen, Bedrm:Additnl, Bedrm:Master, Dining Room Formal, Livingroom
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • WaterSource: Public
    • Topography: Level
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Elec Dryer Con
    • InteriorFeatures: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Ready, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Inside Laundry
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • ConstructionMaterials: Frame, Wood Siding, Brick Siding
    • PossibleUse: Residential
    • Heating: Central, Gas Heat
    • SecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
    • PatioAndPorchFeatures: Covered, Screened, Patio: Open
    • ExteriorFeatures: LANDSCAPED, Outside Light, Patio: Covered, Patio: Open, Patio: Screened, Outdoor Fireplace/Pit
    • RoomMasterBedroomLevel: First
    • RoomDiningRoomLevel: First
    • RoomLivingRoomLevel: First
    • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Counters Laminate, Cooktop Electric, Self-Cleaning Oven
    • SpecialListingConditions: As Is, Dual/Var Comm, Owner/Agent
    • LotFeatures: Level Lot
    • Fencing: Wood Fence, Privacy Fence
    • Cooling: Central Air Cool
    • YearBuiltDetails: 51-75 Years
    • Roof: Architec. Shingle Roof
    • Basement: Slab: Traditional Found
    • Flooring: Carpet Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Laminate Floor
    • FoundationDetails: Slab: Traditional Found
    • RoomMasterBedroomFeatures: MBR En Suite Bath
    • AssociationAmenities: Subd Park, Subd Playground, Subd Public Transit, Subd Library
    • CommunityFeatures: Subd Park, Subd Playground, Subd Public Transit, Subd Library
    • Gas: GAS: Atmos
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional Style
    • ZoningDescription: Res Single Family Zone
    • RoomMasterBathroomFeatures: MBA Shower Only
    • PropertySubType: Detached Single Family
    • BeastPropertySubType: Residential - Detached Single Family
    • ParkingFeatures: 2 Cars Park, Carport Park
    • MlsStatus: Pending

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/29/2020Sold--
    Source: ROAM MLS #2020005401 Report a problem
    5/12/2020Pending sale$235,000$147/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty-First Choice #2020005401 Report a problem
    4/28/2020Price change$235,000-2.1%$147/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty-First Choice #2020005401 Report a problem
    4/6/2020Listed for sale$240,000$150/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty-First Choice #2020005401 Report a problem
    10/28/2019Listing removed$1,500$1/sqft
    Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY-FIRST CHOICE #2019016394 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,867 -1.8%$21,610
    2023$1,901 -0.2%$21,610
    2022$1,904 +9.4%$21,610

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    Neighborhood: Goodwood

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: East Baton Rouge

    Source: The 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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