Jessica Antilley
Responds Quickly
Compass - Perkins
(225) 529-1769
83 Total Sales
13 in Mid City South
$115K - $900K Price Range
Mid City South
Revitalization is a word you hear a lot when researching potential places to live. It can mean a variety of things since revitalization is a process that can sometimes take years. In the case of Baton Rouge’s Mid City South neighborhood, the term refers to a diverse and lively community split into sections of residences punctuated by commercial sections where new businesses are springing up seemingly overnight. In addition to the shopping at the Towne Center at Cedar Lodge, there are numerous restaurants, bars and grills along with some of the city’s best Creole cuisine. The neighborhood continues to grow with new housing construction and, due to its proximity to downtown, is attracting those wanting a short commute while making their dollars stretch a bit further.
Architecturally speaking, Mid City South is a grab bag of various styles. From cottages and Arts and Crafts bungalows to modern townhouses and condos, dwellings run the gamut of price points as well. A one-bedroom, one-bath condo starts at $75,000 while a traditional Southern Colonial home with four bedrooms and five baths can cost as much as $1 million. Of course, since this is South Louisiana, you’ll find plenty of French Country and Acadian-style homes as well.
Students in the area have their choice of private, parochial and public schools in Mid City South. Lasalle Elementary focuses on science and math while offering before and after care for its students along with an accelerated reading program. Capitol Middle Magnet creates a project-oriented environment where students can earn high school credits for algebra, computer science and foreign languages. The interactive and collaborative system also offers courses in marketing, animation and STEM. Mckinley Senior High specializes in the arts with programs focused on music, dance and visual arts. It’s been serving the community since the early 1900s and today has over a dozen sports teams and 23 AP courses.
One of the major attractions of Mid City South is its green spaces, and one of the largest in Baton Rouge is located here. Independence Community Park spans nearly 100 acres and contains everything from a theatre to botanical gardens. Of course, there’s all the things you’d expect in a park too. A playground, rec center, and outdoor fitness station mingle with soccer and ball fields, a swimming pool and tennis courts. The entire park is surrounded by lines of American flags which blend beautifully with the space’s many gardens and trees.
Mid City South also contains some of Baton Rouge’s most iconic restaurants. Dearman’s began in 1959 as a pharmacy and lunch counter. Over time it evolved into a diner-like establishment where you can still see your meal being prepared just over the counter. Famous for its burgers, the eatery serves up hot plates, salads and shakes too. In fact, the place’s root beer float just might rival the burger for most ordered menu item.
Drusilla Seafood Restaurant has been making authentic Louisiana cuisine for over 40 years. The family-owned establishment specializes in fried, boiled and blackened seafood dishes which can be enjoyed in private dining rooms of various sizes. If you stop in, try the charbroiled oysters or crabmeat au gratin before moving on to seafood platters or pasta.
In a rapidly growing town like Baton Rouge, Mid City South lets residents enjoy a developing cultural hotspot with easy access to major roadways and plentiful housing options.
Written By
K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Andrew Williams
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Becky Gaskill
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Antilley
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Kokoa Brumfield
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Kokoa Brumfield
Key Turner Realty LLC
(504) 517-7944
112 Total Sales
1 in Mid City South
$309,000 Price
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Priya Jacob
Priya Jacob
eXp Realty
(225) 416-5208
11 Total Sales
1 in Mid City South
$260,000 Price
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Lynn Sibley
Lynn Sibley
Clyde Palmer Real Estate, LLC
(225) 666-0531
109 Total Sales
1 in Mid City South
$210,000 Price
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Raina Johnson
Raina Johnson
DiGiulio Properties, LLC
(225) 529-0736
113 Total Sales
5 in Mid City South
$99K - $387K Price Range
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Jonah Mumphrey
Jonah Mumphrey
Responds QuicklyPivot Realty
(225) 577-5378
143 Total Sales
4 in Mid City South
$174K - $350K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 8th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Drusilla Lane Park
Goodwood Park
Jefferson Highway Park
Edward Avenue Park
Independence Community Park
Old Hammond Highway Park
Transit
Mid City South Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mid City South, Baton Rouge sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mid City South, Baton Rouge over the last 12 months is $376,560, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$418,128
Median Sale Price
$376,560
Median Single Family Sale Price
$384,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$289,900
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$392,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
452
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$217
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,757
Number of Homes for Sale
32
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,010
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,766
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,120
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
678
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,337 - $3,063 per month
- Tapestry Bocage
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 723+ Sq Ft
- 7857 Jefferson Hwy
- Baton Rouge, LA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
18,626
Median Age
41
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,324
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,674
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.6%
College Graduates
56.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
22.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
62''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Airline/Jefferson
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