This spacious 1/2 acre lot in the desirable Southdowns area offers the perfect opportunity to build your dream home. With no existing structures, you have endless possibilities for designing a custom residence. The property is fenced for privacy and features several mature live oak trees, providing shade and natural beauty. At over 235 feet in depth, there's plenty of room for a large home set back from the road, creating a peaceful, tree-covered front yard. Located close to LSU in south Baton Rouge, with easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, this lot offers both privacy and convenience. Don't miss the chance to create your ideal living space in the heart of Baton Rouge!
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1257 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
--beds
0baths
0.56Acres
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
0.56 Acres Lot
$223,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$223,600
$188,000 - $257,000
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Zestimate® history
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Mature live oak treesPeaceful tree-covered front yardFenced for privacy
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Listed by:
Jacqueline Colvin,
Compass - Perkins
Bought with:
Hilary Buras Scheffy, 0995691153
Burns & Co., Inc.
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025003022
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.56 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 245
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 725331
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Southdowns
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $63,500
- Annual tax amount: $778
- Date on market: 1/31/2025
- Inclusions: Nothing Incl
- Exclusions: No Resrv
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $225,000 |
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| 4/21/2025 | Price change | $225,000-10% |
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| 2/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000-5.7% |
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| 2/19/2025 | Listing removed | $265,000 |
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| 10/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
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| 10/19/2021 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $778 +4.7% | $6,350 |
| 2024 | $744 -1.7% | $6,350 |
| 2023 | $757 -0.2% | $6,350 |
| 2022 | $758 +2.4% | $6,350 |
| 2021 | $741 +0.2% | $6,350 |
| 2020 | $739 -3.9% | $6,350 |
| 2019 | $769 +1.3% | $6,350 |
| 2018 | $760 | $6,350 |
| 2017 | $760 | $6,350 |
| 2016 | $760 +2.5% | $6,350 +1.6% |
| 2015 | $741 +0.3% | $6,250 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $738 | $6,350 -49.2% |
| 2013 | $738 -49.2% | $12,500 |
| 2012 | $1,454 +29.5% | $12,500 +19% |
| 2011 | $1,123 +0% | $10,500 |
| 2010 | $1,123 +166.4% | $10,500 |
| 2009 | $421 -0.5% | $10,500 |
| 2008 | $423 +13% | $10,500 +5% |
| 2007 | $375 +0.7% | $10,000 |
| 2006 | $372 +0.8% | $10,000 |
| 2005 | $369 -67.2% | $10,000 -42.9% |
| 2004 | $1,125 +604.9% | $17,500 +118.8% |
| 2003 | $160 0% | $8,000 |
| 2002 | $160 | $8,000 |
| 2001 | $160 +43.1% | $8,000 |
| 2000 | $112 | $8,000 |
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Neighborhood: Southside
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAUniversity Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
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