$214,900
SOLD SEP 30, 2024
Last list price

5654 S Leighton Dr Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Lobdell-Woodale Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,378 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$90 Per Sq Ft

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Custom Closet System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Loft

About This Home

As of September 2024

Fantastic custom home in Melrose Place subdivision. As you drive up you are greeted by a huge live oak tree that is registered on the historic registry with the Live Oak Society. This sprawling 2278 square foot single story has solid oak hardwood floors, brick pavers, custom cabinets, three full baths including one with a jetted garden tub and a full bath in the utility room. Attic storage/loft accessible by stairs from the bedroom (not included in living area). Two living areas including a den/keeping room off of the kitchen and a larger living room off of the dining room. Schedule your private tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Landry

David Landry Real Estate, LLC License #0912123627 Listed on: 05/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Miriam del Rio

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners License #0995691680

Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 167
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,378 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Den
  • Loft
  • Utility Room
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dressing Area
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Exterior Lighting

Location

  • Mineral Rights

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Melrose Place Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 712442

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,475

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single Family
  • Style: Traditional Style
  • Number Stories: 1
  • Legal Description: WARD 1-3, LOT:52, SUBDIV:MELROSE PLACE.
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Utilities Electric: ELEC: Entergy
  • Average Utilities Gas: GAS: Entergy
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning Firep
  • Flooring: Brick Floor, Cer/Porc Tile Floor, Wood Floor
  • Interior: All Window Trtmt., Attic Access, Built-in Bookcases, Cable Ready, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fans, Elec Dryer Con, Elec Wash Con, Gas Stove Con, Inside Laundry
  • Misc Equipment: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Kitchen Features: Cooktop Gas, Counters Tile, Dishwasher, Disposal, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Cabinets Custom Built, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Hood
  • Room Types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Loft, Utility Room
  • Room Types Level1: Bathroom (L1), Bedroom (L1), Den (L1), Dining Room (L1), Kitchen (L1), Living Room (L1), Utility Room (L1)
  • Room 1: Name: KITCHEN, On Level: First, Dimensions: 13.3 x 15.4
  • Room 2: Name: DINING ROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 12.2 x 14.7
  • Room 3: Name: LIVING ROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 13.3 x 18.2
  • Room 4: Name: BEDROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 13.2 x 13.3
  • Room 5: Name: BATHROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 7.3 x 8.9
  • Room 6: Name: BEDROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 12.9 x 17.3
  • Room 7: Name: DEN, On Level: First, Dimensions: 15.4 x 13.2
  • Room 8: Name: UTILITY ROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 6.9 x 10.6
  • Room 9: Name: BEDROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 7.8 x 18.7
  • Room 10: Name: BEDROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 9.5 x 14.4
  • Room 11: Name: BATHROOM, On Level: First, Dimensions: 8.1 x 9.1
  • Estimated Total Sq Ft: 2478
  • List Price per Living Sq Ft: 90.37
  • List Price T Sq Ft: 86.723163
  • Lower Level Sq Ft: 2378
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 79.9
  • Source Sq Ft: MEASURED
  • Sq Ft Living: 2378
  • Bathroom Features:Shared Primary Bath: PBA Dressing Area, PBA Tub: Garden/Soaking, PBA Tub: Jetted
  • Fireplace Features:Primary Bedroom: PBR Ceiling 9'+, PBR Ceiling Fan, PBR En Suite Bath

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Outside Light, Patio: Covered
  • Foundation: Piers Found
  • Roof: Architec. Shingle Roof
  • Siding: Brick Siding, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: 2 Cars Park, No Covered Parking, Concrete Surface, Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air Cool
  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas Heat
  • Water Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 52
  • Acres: 0.38
  • Estimated Age: 76 + Years
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Wood Fence
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 167
  • Mineral Rights: CONVEYED

Tax Info

  • FILLTAXID: 712442

MLS Schools

  • School System: East Baton Rouge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Soike David Thomas and Soike Ann Gerace
Bought by
Baxter Caleb Edward and Krieg Nicole
Seller's Agent
David Landry
David Landry Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Miriam del Rio
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-17.36%
Total Days on Market
112
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$209,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.77%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,197
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,384
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $190,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $189,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold -- -- --
08/27/2024 08/27/24 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2024 08/05/24 Price Changed $214,900 -2.3% $90 / Sq Ft
08/01/2024 08/01/24 Price Changed $219,900 -1.8% $92 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Price Changed $223,900 -0.4% $94 / Sq Ft
07/16/2024 07/16/24 Price Changed $224,900 -1.3% $95 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Price Changed $227,900 -0.4% $96 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Price Changed $228,900 -0.4% $96 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 For Sale $229,900 -- $97 / 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 $1,475 $18,050 $1,500 $16,550
2023 $1,475 $15,950 $1,500 $14,450
2022 $2,055 $15,950 $1,500 $14,450
2021 $2,011 $15,950 $1,500 $14,450
2020 $1,999 $15,950 $1,500 $14,450
2019 $1,955 $14,900 $1,500 $13,400
2018 $1,932 $14,900 $1,500 $13,400
2017 $1,932 $14,900 $1,500 $13,400
2016 $563 $10,210 $1,500 $8,710
2015 $745 $11,750 $1,500 $10,250
2014 $743 $11,750 $1,500 $10,250
2013 -- $11,750 $1,500 $10,250
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Landry

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    David Landry

    David Landry Real Estate, LLC

    (225) 229-9837

    2 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    David Landry
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  • Miriam del Rio

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Miriam del Rio

    Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

    (225) 337-0447

    2 in this area

    236 Total Sales

    Miriam del Rio
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  • Remy Curry

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Remy Curry

    Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

    (225) 937-8002

    2 in this area

    252 Total Sales

    Remy Curry
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Map

Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 2024008648

Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00712442

Louisiana E Baton Rouge Parish Baton Rouge 70806 Lobdell-Woodale

5654 S Leighton Dr, Baton Rouge, LA

This home is located at 5654 S Leighton Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 and is currently estimated at $214,900, approximately $90 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 5654 S Leighton Dr is a home located in East Baton Rouge Parish with nearby schools including Melrose Elementary School, Capitol Middle School, and Tara High School.

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