Wonderful 1920's Cottage in the Heart of Spanish Town with High Ceilings & a view of the State Capitol - The Flamingo's Nest is a spacious, bright & airy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has recently been operated as a successful AirBNB - The rear guest suite may be owner-occupied with a separate back entrance and rent the front of the house or vice versa - Just steps to the Spanish Town Market, Capitol Lakes & everything special that living in Spanish Town house to offer, including the Mardi Gras Parade route - Tall fenced yard for privacy and side yard for entertaining and 2 off-street parking spaces - Newer Rheem Central HVAC with gas heat, Newer Rheem Gas Water Heater, Updated plumbing, all in 2022 - Visit this one and you’ll want to call it home - Measurements and acreage are not warranted by the Realtor
For sale
Price cut: $6K (12/8)
$289,000
818 Costello Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
3beds
1,325sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1920
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$282,100 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Side yard for entertainingUpdated plumbingHigh ceilings
- 45 days |
- 381 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 29, 2025 at 08:40am
Listed by:
Kevin Phillips,
Keller Williams Realty-First Choice 225-744-0044
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025021191
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus
- Level: First
- Area: 143.64
- Width: 10.8
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 150.7
- Width: 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 143.75
- Width: 11.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Shower Combo
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Cabinets Custom Built
- Level: First
- Area: 123.75
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 221
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Heating
- Central, Gas Heat
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Stove Con, Gas Cooktop, Range/Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- Ceiling 9'+
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Attic: Attic Access,Storage
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, No Covered Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Full,Wood
- Frontage length: 45
Lot
- Size: 3,049.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 70 x 25 x 25 x 25
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 00155721
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Delta Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Spanish Town
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,336
- Price range: $289K - $289K
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$282,100
$268,000 - $296,000
$1,611/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $289,000-2%$218/sqft |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2025021191 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+40.5%$223/sqft |
Source: ROAM MLS #2025021191 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $1,650-2.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700+13.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,336 -2.2% | $17,340 |
| 2023 | $1,365 -0.2% | $17,340 |
| 2022 | $1,368 -24.7% | $17,340 +20.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,672/mo
Principal & interest
$1386
Property taxes
$185
Home insurance
$101
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Park Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Capitol Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Tara High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.8 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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