655 Rapides St Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Mid City South NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,748/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Farmhouse Sink
- Ceiling Fan
- Cottage
- Crown Molding
- Property is Fully Fenced
About This Home
Picture-Perfect Cottage in the Heart of Capital Heights ADORABLE doesn’t even begin to cover it. This charming home puts you right in the middle of one of Baton Rouge’s most loved, hip, charming and eclectic neighborhoods—where some of the city’s best restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, live music and even a speakeasy are just steps from your front door. Inside, this home has all the character you hope to find in a Capital Heights cottage but with major upgrades: original wood floors, crown molding, tons of windows and natural light, a farmhouse sink, fresh paint and a NEW ROOF. With 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, plus a detached bonus space perfect for a home office, studio, gym or hobby room, there’s more versatility here than you’d expect. And the backyard? Made for entertaining. The large yard offers plenty of room for outdoor dinners, a fire pit, crawfish boils, game-day parties or simply relaxing under the trees. Add in off-street parking, and this cottage checks some very important boxes. But this home is as much about the lifestyle as it is the house. Walk or bike to neighborhood favorites, hit the nearby public golf course, grab coffee in the morning, dinner and cocktails at night, or stroll over to community events like White Light Night. Charming. Walkable. Eclectic. Completely Capital Heights. This isn’t a cookie-cutter house in a cookie-cutter neighborhood—and that’s exactly why you’re going to love it. Furniture is AI generated.
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, September 20, 20262:00 to 4:00 pm9/20/2026 2:00:00 PM +00:009/20/2026 4:00:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1974
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 48x120
- Property is Fully Fenced
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cottage
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,157 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Flooring
- Farmhouse Sink
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating Available
Community Details
- Capital Heights Subdivision
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,877 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2024 | $1,877 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2023 | $1,759 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2022 | $2,596 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2021 | $2,538 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2020 | $2,522 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2019 | $2,631 | $20,900 | $3,500 | $17,400 |
| 2018 | $2,217 | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
| 2017 | $2,217 | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
| 2016 | $1,287 | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
| 2015 | $1,289 | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
| 2014 | $1,285 | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,700 | $3,500 | $14,200 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2026 09/10/26 | For Sale | $300,000 | +36.4% | $259 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/26/2018 03/26/18 | Sold | -- | -- | -- | View Prior Sale |
| 02/24/2018 02/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/22/2018 02/22/18 | For Sale | $219,900 | -- | $190 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $220,000 | Baton Rouge Title Co Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | $152,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $130,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $177,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $35,969 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $176,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $144,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $89,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Greater Baton Rouge Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 2026016685
APN: 00495441
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