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  • $697,300

    1251 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

    4beds
    2,826sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1991
    9,130 Square Feet Lot
    $697,300 Zestimate®
    $247/sqft
    $3,690 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $697,300

    $655,000 - $746,000

    $3,690/mo

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    What's special

    "On Golden Pond" in beautiful serene Walden Subdivision, one of the most desirable subdivisions in Baton Rouge. This single story 4BR/3BA home was built by Richard Carmouche and is still in "like new" condition. Enter through an arched brick opening with wrought iron gate to view inviting private New Orleans style courtyard with fountain, excellent for entertaining. As one enters the front door, living room with brick faced woodburning fireplace and wood floors is to left and dining room with wood burning fireplace and St. Louis brick floors to right. Dining room is separated from kitchen with opening encased with beams and accommodating barstools. Kitchen has large island with range oven with electric cooktop, built-in refrigerator/freezer, cypress cabinets, disposal 2016, Corian countertops, wall oven, microwave, oversized pantry, dishwasher, disposal 2016 and double sink overlooking front courtyard. Master bedroom with new carpet 2016 opens to its own private rear porch. 10' & 11' ceilings with massive beams in dining room, living room and kitchen. Each bedroom has access to bath. Plantation shutters throughout. Enjoy the comfortable screen porch off living room overlooking tranquil pond. Office/mancave attached to garage could be exercise or hobby room and not included in living area. Oversized double garage with workshop area. Extra parking pad off driveway. Whole house generator 2014. Natural gas line to outdoor cooker. Windows reglazed and painted 2016. Rear stairs and lattice rebuilt and painted 2016. Exterior wood painted 2017. New roof 2014. Sprinkler system for entire yard. Perfect location to make this home your own. HOA dues also includes clubhouse, regular police patrol and 30' around ponds and in front of all homes.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central, Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,826 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Fencing: Wood Fence, Other Fence
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Water
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Water
    Lot
    • Size: 9,130 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 00895466

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1991

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Baton Rouge

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $120 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • COOLING: 2 or More Units Cool
    • FENCING: Wood Fence, Other Fence
    • FINANCING: Cash Fin, Conventional Fin
    • FLOORING: Brick Floor
    • FOUNDATION: Slab: Traditional Found
    • HEATING: 2 or More Units Heat, Zoned Heat, Wall Units Heat
    • INTERIOR: All Window Trtmt., Attic Access, Built-in Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fans, Crown Moulding, Elec Wash Con, Ceiling Beamed, Inside Laundry
    • KITCHEN FEATURES: Disposal, Wall Oven, Island, Pantry, Counters Solid Surface
    • MASTER BATH: MBA Double Vanity, MBA Separate Shower, MBA Water Closet, MBA 2+ Closets
    • MASTER BEDROOM: MBR En Suite Bath, MBR Ceiling Fan, MBR Ceiling 9'+
    • MISC EQUIPMENT: Garage Door Opener
    • ROOF: Architec. Shingle Roof
    • ROOM TYPES: Bedrm:Additnl, Bedrm:Master, Kitchen, Livingroom, Foyer, Utilityroom
    • ROOM TYPES LEVEL 1: Bedrm:Master (L1), Kitchen (L1), Livingroom (L1), Bedrm:Additnl (L1), Foyer (L1), Utilityroom (L1)
    • SIDING: Brick Siding, Wood Siding
    • SPECIAL SALES TYPE: As Is
    • WATER/SEWER: Public Water, Public Sewer
    • ASSN FEE INCLUDES: Groundskeeping HOA, Common Areas HOA, Maint Subd Entry HOA, Rec Facilities HOA, Management HOA, Other:See Remarks HOA
    • LOT: D Cul-de-sac Lot
    • #Stories: 1
    • Parish: EAST BATON ROUGE
    • SUBDIVISION AMENITIES: Subd Club House, Subd Community Pool, Subd Tennis Courts
    • UTILELEC (PICK 1): ELEC: Entergy
    • STYLE: New Orleans Style
    • Apprx. Age: 21-30 Years
    • DINING TYPE: Breakfast Bar
    • ZONING/USAGE: Res Single Family Zone
    • CONSTRUCT: Frame Const
    • EXTERIOR: Landscaped, Generator: Whole House
    • Builder: Carmouche Construction Company
    • SYNDICATION: Showing Time, The Advocate, Multilist, TREB, NOLA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/30/2017Sold--
    Source: ROAM MLS #2017006983 Report a problem
    5/11/2017Listed for sale$559,000$198/sqft
    Source: Engel & Volkers Baton Rouge #2017006983 Report a problem
    5/31/2001Sold--
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,068 +5.4%$55,900
    2024$5,758 -1.7%$55,900
    2023$5,860 -0.2%$55,900
    2022$5,874 +2.3%$55,900
    2021$5,741 +0.2%$55,900
    2020$5,730 -15.4%$55,900
    2019$6,770 +1.3%$55,900
    2018$6,686 +13.6%$55,900 +23.7%
    2017$5,886 +27.8%$45,200
    2016$4,606 +2.5%$45,200
    2015$4,495 +0.3%$45,200
    2014$4,483 $45,200
    2013$4,483 -14.7%$45,200
    2012$5,257 +8.8%$45,200
    2011$4,833 0%$45,200
    2010$4,833 +17%$45,200
    2009$4,132 -0.6%$45,200
    2008$4,156 +9.7%$45,200 +8.9%
    2007$3,788 +128.5%$41,500 +85.3%
    2001$1,658 +8.8%$22,400
    2000$1,523 $22,400

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    Neighborhood: Kenilworth

    Nearby schools

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

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

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