Downtown Baton Rouge
$286,857
Average Value
Historic houses and high-end condos line downtown streets
Homes in the Downtown area are a mix of apartment buildings, condominiums, townhouses, and historic homes from the 1800s through the early 1950s. Strolling through the streets of Downtown, you’ll encounter Spanish-style homes, duplexes, Craftsman, and even an occasional contemporary house. The lawns here are well-maintained and often beautifully landscaped. Prices range from $300,000 to over $1 million.A historic depot turned museum brings art and science to life
Downtown is home to the Louisiana Art and Science Museum. It occupies a historic 1925 railroad depot and seeks to create a community of lifelong explorers by educating and entertaining people of all ages. Situated on the Mississippi River, the museum features traditional art galleries, interactive science and art galleries for kids, and an ancient Egypt gallery with a real mummy from 300 BCE. The Irene W. Pennington Planetarium is the most advanced in Louisiana, and, of course, there’s a fantastic museum store. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, an honor only six percent of U.S. Museums have achieved. This year you could be one of the 175,000 guests to visit the over 4,000 objects throughout the collection.Live performances and galleries fill the Shaw Center
Nearby, the Shaw Center for the Arts is a nonprofit whose mission is to create a vibrant and diverse space for performance, education, and discovery. Split into several different spaces, you can view art, experience live music, dances, dramas, and films, as well as have a fantastic meal at one of the four eateries here. The waterfront complex covers an entire city block and consists of the Manship Theatre, LSU Museum of Art, the Glassell Gallery, and the rentable River Terrace.New grocery, restaurants and rooftop dining energize downtown
While living in Downtown now offers easy access to work and fun, it wasn’t always that way. “Downtown is undergoing a revitalization," Kirkpatrick says. "It’s been predominantly state offices for years, so trying to live downtown was difficult. There was no grocery store, but in the last 7 years, they’ve changed that. There’s life after the offices shut down now.” Part of the Shaw Center is the amazing rooftop restaurant Tsunami. “Tsunami has rolls with Cajun flair, and it overlooks the river. It’s a great place to catch the sunset,” Kirkpatrick says. This local landmark specializes in small plates and diverse Asian dishes. The funky and fancy spot serves up food with Japanese and Eastern flair married with local Southern flavor. Continually evolving, the restaurant invites you to try their happy hour on the 4,000 square foot open terrace overlooking the Mississippi.East Baton Rouge Parish schools serve the neighborhood
Served by the East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools system, the neighborhood is home to several public, private, and charter institutions. The school district is the second largest in the state of Louisiana and has five magnet schools of excellence and more than 40,000 students.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristen Siekmann
Kristen Siekmann
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Professional
(504) 608-6570
46 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$275,000 Price Range
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Raina Johnson
Raina Johnson
DiGiulio Properties, LLC
(225) 529-0736
116 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$233,000 Price
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Miriam del Rio
Miriam del Rio
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
(225) 465-0895
229 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$343,950 Price
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Brad Welsh
Brad Welsh
Responds QuicklyEngel & Volkers Baton Rouge
(225) 529-1918
41 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$259,500 Price
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Brian Mackey
Brian Mackey
Responds QuicklyPivot Realty
(225) 327-8410
34 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$172,500 Price
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Matt Noel
Matt Noel
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker ONE
(225) 529-1792
144 Total Sales
1 in Downtown Baton Rouge
$160,500 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Spanish Town Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Riverfront Plaza
A.Z. Young Park
Repentance Park
Riverfront Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Baton Rouge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 9 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 10 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 10 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
269
Median Year Built
1937
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,290
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,068
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,297
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
677
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,702
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,574 - $2,174 per month
- The Heron Downtown
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 690+ Sq Ft
- 625 Convention St
- Baton Rouge, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,214
Median Age
36
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,526
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,600
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.8%
College Graduates
54.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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