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.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (8/18)
$205,000
11940 Newsom Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
4beds
1,555sqft
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
- 114 days
- 220
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joanna Arnold,
Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners 225-768-1800
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026010830
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
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $205,000-6.8%$132/sqft |
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| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$141/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000$145/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listing removed | $225,000$145/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$145/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$151/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$158/sqft |
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| 12/3/2010 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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