$399,900
SOLD APR 11, 2016
Last list price
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,140 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cottage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Keeping Room

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fully Renovated , Charming Cottage! A rare opportunity in highly sought after University Gardens. This home has everything . Original Hardwood floors, 9' ceilings & beautiful crown molding/custom trim & high end finishes from Rejuvenation throughout. The living room has plantation shutters and custom built in by Highland Cabinets. Kitchen remodel and master suite addition designed by John Jones of Al Jones Architect, LLC. Magnificent kitchen with stone top counters, farm sink, stainless double oven & gas cooktop, built in pantry. Sunroom off of the dining room has 3 beautiful walls of new double pane windows and casements on each side. Master bedroom suite addition has his & hers walk-in closets, can lights, UV custom shades, double vanities with marble counters, walk-in shower & oversized soaking tub. Laundry room with sink and built in iron-away! There is also a butler pantry with a dry bar which could also serve as a mud room. Entertain & enjoy time in the backyard with a New Orleans style brick patio, herb garden, green space and wood privacy fence. 2 hot water heaters, 2 HVAC units, partially planked attic w/built in storage. Roof, HVAC unit (dedicated to master suite), hot water heater (dedicated to master suite & laundry room), insulated low-E JELD-WEN windows throughout are less than 5 years old. This is a rare find in a neighborhood where you can walk to the LSU Lakes & shopping, catch the Garden District Trolley & enjoy the festivities of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! Call to schedule your appointment today. This one won't last long!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ryn Jones

RE/MAX Professional License #0995687737 Listed on: 03/04/2016

RE/MAX Professional

Last Buyer's Agent

Paige Knobles

Paige Knobles Properties License #0995683957

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,430

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 150
  • Privacy Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Asbestos Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,140 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Keeping Room
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Shops
  • Public Transportation

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,430

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Cottage Style
  • Number Stories: 1
  • Legal Description: WARD 13 #1905 LOT: 9 SQUARE: 11 SUBDIV: UNIVERSITY GARDENS. 2011. 52212324.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Wood Floor
  • Interior: Attic Access, Built-in Bookcases, Cable Ready, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fans, Crown Moulding, Elec Wash Con, Gas Dryer Con, Gas Stove Con
  • Misc Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath, MBR 2+ Closets, MBR Ceiling 9'+, MBR Ceiling Fan, MBR Walk-In Closets
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Primary Bathroom: MBA Double Vanity, MBA 2+ Closets, MBA Walk-In Closets, MBA Separate Shower, MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking, MBA Water Closet
  • Dining Type: Breakfast Bar, Dining Room Formal
  • Kitchen Features: Cooktop Gas, Counters Stone, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Room Types: Bath: Full, Bath: Master, Bedrm:Additnl, Bedrm:Master, Dining Room Formal, Garage, Kitchen, Laundry, Livingroom, Sunroom, Keeping
  • Room Types Level1: Bath: Full (L1), Bath: Master (L1), Bedrm:Additnl (L1), Bedrm:Master (L1), Dining Room Formal (L1), Garage (L1), Kitchen (L1), Laundry (L1), Livingroom (L1), Pantry (L1), Sunroom (L1), Keeping (L1)
  • Room 1: Name: LIVINGROOM, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 13' x 19'8"
  • Room 2: Name: DINING ROOM FORMAL, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 13'8" x 11'4"
  • Room 3: Name: SUNROOM, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 7'6" x 13'3"
  • Room 4: Name: KITCHEN, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 17'4" x 10'3"
  • Room 5: Name: KEEPING, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 7' x 8'10"
  • Room 6: Name: LAUNDRY, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 7' x 7'3"
  • Room 7: Name: BEDRM:MASTER, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 14'6" x 17'
  • Room 8: Name: BATH: MASTER, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 17' x 10'8"
  • Room 9: Name: BEDRM:ADDITNL, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 14'6" x 12'6"
  • Room 10: Name: BEDRM:ADDITNL, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 13' x 10'5"
  • Room 11: Name: BATH: FULL, On Level: 1, Dimensions: 6'6" x 10'4"
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 2607
  • Covered Porch Sq Ft: 35
  • List Price per Living Sq Ft: 186.87
  • List Price T Sq Ft: 153.394706
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 2140
  • Source Sq Ft: BLUEPRINT
  • Sq Ft Living: 2140

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Landscaped, Outside Light, Patio: Open
  • Foundation: Piers Found
  • Roof: Architec. Shingle Roof
  • Siding: Asbestos Siding, Wood Siding
  • Waterfront: Walk To Water

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Sq Ft: 432
  • Parking: 2 Cars Park, Detached Park, Garage Rear Park

Utilities

  • Cooling: 2 or More Units Cool, Central Air Cool
  • Heating: 2 or More Units Heat, Central Heat
  • Utilities Electric: ELEC: Entergy
  • Utilities Gas: GAS: Entergy
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Subdivision Amenities: Subd Public Transit, Subd Shopping/Mall

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 9
  • Estimated Age: 51-75 Years
  • Fencing: Privacy Fence, Wood Fence
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 x 150
  • Map Key: A
  • Map Page: 641
  • Mineral Rights: CONVEYED
  • Zoning Usage: Res Single Family Zone

Tax Info

  • Tax Database Id: 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 22033-00700924

MLS Schools

  • School System: East Baton Rouge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Gilkes Jennifer Sue
Bought by
Fehrman Benjamin Joseph and Balibanu Ana Silvia
Seller's Agent
Nancy Lovejoy
RE/MAX Professional
Buyer's Agent
Natasha Amaya Engle
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$549,886
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,014
-5.18%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$571,953

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,067
Avg. Annual Appreciation
63.53%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Morrill Ballard Joseph Robert and Morrill Ballard Barbara
Bought by
Gilkes Jennifer Sue
Seller's Agent
Paige Knobles
Paige Knobles Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Lovejoy
RE/MAX Professional
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$469,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.84%
Original Mortgage
$375,200
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2016
Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Magee Bateman William Brian and Lynn-Houser Wendy
Bought by
Ballard Joseph and Ballard Barbara
Seller's Agent
Ryn Jones
RE/MAX Professional
Buyer's Agent
Paige Knobles
Paige Knobles Properties
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$451,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,100
12.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2003
Sold by
Gill William
Bought by
Bateman Brian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,500
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $549,886 Bayou Title
Deed $549,886 Bayou Title
Deed $469,000 Cypress Title Llc
Warranty Deed $451,000 Commerce Title & Abstract Co
Deed $157,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $368,251 New Conventional
Previous Owner $375,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $57,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $579,900 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Rented $2,900 0.0% --
07/21/2024 07/21/24 Under Contract -- -- --
07/01/2024 07/01/24 For Rent $2,900 0.0% --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Sold -- -- --
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Price Changed $469,000 -4.1% $219 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 For Sale $489,000 +22.3% $229 / Sq Ft
04/11/2016 04/11/16 Sold -- -- --
03/08/2016 03/08/16 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2016 03/04/16 For Sale $399,900 -- $187 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,430 $44,560 $7,500 $37,060
2023 $4,430 $44,560 $7,500 $37,060
2022 $5,321 $44,560 $7,500 $37,060
2021 $5,199 $44,560 $7,500 $37,060
2020 $5,165 $44,560 $7,500 $37,060
2019 $5,462 $45,100 $7,500 $37,600
2018 $5,395 $45,100 $7,500 $37,600
2017 $5,395 $45,100 $7,500 $37,600
2016 $4,483 $45,100 $7,500 $37,600
2015 $2,153 $25,100 $7,500 $17,600
2014 $2,145 $25,100 $7,500 $17,600
2013 -- $25,100 $7,500 $17,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2016003198

Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00700924