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  • Price cut: $15K (8/18)
    $205,000

    11940 Newsom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70811

    4beds
    1,555sqft
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    $1,488/mo
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    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1975
    0.58 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $132/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large fenced yardCovered patioStainless steel appliancesGas stoveFresh paintUpdated bathroomsUpdated light fixtures
    Imagine pulling into the driveway of a home that finally gives your family room to breathe without stretching your budget. At 11940 Newsom Dr., homeownership feels possible again. Now offered at $205,000 after a $15,000 price improvement, this remodeled 4-bedroom, 2-bath Baton Rouge home is designed for the buyer who wants more than just a place to stay. You want a home where the kids can run through the backyard, the dog can finally have space to play, and family gatherings can move easily from the kitchen to the covered patio and large fenced yard. Inside, the updates are already waiting for you. Fresh paint, updated bathrooms, updated light fixtures, gray shaker kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove give the home a clean, move-in ready feel. You do not have to spend your first few months trying to make it livable. You can start enjoying it from day one. The backyard is where this home really starts to tell its story. There is space for birthday parties, crawfish boils, weekend grilling, a garden, pets, and those everyday moments that turn into memories. The unfinished garage/storage structure gives you even more possibilities. Picture a man cave, workshop, outdoor clubhouse, hobby space, hair studio, chicken coop, or extra storage for everything life brings with it. Buyer to verify intended use, permits, and zoning requirements. Located in the Brownfields area of Baton Rouge, this home keeps you close to Southern University, Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, Coca-Cola, local schools, shopping, dining, and major roadways. If you have been paying rent and wondering when it will finally make sense to buy, this could be the opportunity that gives you space, updates, and a yard of your own. Come see what affordable Baton Rouge homeownership can look like at 11940 Newsom Dr.
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    Listed by:

    Joanna Arnold,

    Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners 225-768-1800

    Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026010830MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Living Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 89.44
      • Width: 8.6
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 141.6
      • Width: 12
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Area: 127.77
      • Width: 11.5
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: First
      • Area: 120.91
      • Width: 11.3
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shower Only
      • Level: First
      • Area: 28.22
      • Width: 3.4
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 72.16
      Kitchen
      • Features: Granite Counters
      • Level: First
      • Area: 159.74
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 230.88
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Laundry Room
      Features
      • Pantry, Primary Closet
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,860
      • Total interior livable area: 1,555 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Carport, Garage
      • Has carport: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      Lot
      • Size: 0.58 Acres
      • Dimensions: 105 x 251
      Details
      • Parcel number: 01461273
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Aluminum Siding
      • Foundation: Slab
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1975

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: City/Parish
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Brownfields
      Location
      • Region: Baton Rouge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $132/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $133,710
      • Annual tax amount: $1,741
      • Price range: $205K - $205K
      • Date on market: 6/12/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/18/2026Price change$205,000-6.8%$132/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026010830 Report a problem
        6/29/2026Price change$220,000-2.2%$141/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026010830 Report a problem
        6/12/2026Listed for sale$225,000$145/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026010830 Report a problem
        6/3/2026Listing removed$225,000$145/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026004924 Report a problem
        4/22/2026Price change$225,000-4.3%$145/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026004924 Report a problem
        3/26/2026Price change$235,000-4.1%$151/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026004924 Report a problem
        3/19/2026Listed for sale$245,000$158/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026004924 Report a problem
        12/3/2010Sold--
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,741 -0.4%$13,371
        2024$1,748 +25.9%$13,371 +30.8%
        2023$1,389 +252.6%$10,220
        2022$394 +1.5%$10,220
        2021$388 -1%$10,220
        2020$392 -72.6%$10,220 +0.2%
        2019$1,430 +1.1%$10,200
        2018$1,414 +255.4%$10,200
        2017$398 $10,200
        2016$398 +2.1%$10,200 +2.5%
        2015$390 +16.2%$9,950
        2014$336 $9,950
        2013$336 -73.5%$9,950
        2012$1,265 -0.9%$9,950
        2011$1,277 -0.5%$9,950 -0.5%
        2010$1,284 $10,000 +72.4%
        2006-- $5,800
        2005-- $5,800
        2004-- $5,800
        2003-- $5,800
        2002-- $5,800
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Brownsfield

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        41 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: East Baton Rouge

        Source: ROAM MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.