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    1972 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    3beds
    1,542sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1910
    4,791 Square Feet Lot
    $265,600 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $1,945 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $265,600

    $252,000 - $279,000

    $1,945/mo

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    What's special

    Rear storage shed installed
    NEW PRICE and MOTIVATED SELLER! Home qualifies for special financing programs with Hancock Whitney including closing cost AND down payment assistance. Also qualifies for a physicians loan program. Contact Jeremy Weimer with Hancock Whitney for details. Seller will replace part of the rear parking pad with an enclosed rear, grassed backyard with an acceptable offer! New Roof including a new plywood deck over the entire roof installed in November 2025! Beautifully maintained and updated New Orleans style home is now available in the Garden District! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1542 square feet of living space, 9.5 foot ceilings and over 500 square feet of covered porches. There's a complete list of seller improvements included as part of the property disclosure and here are several of the highlights: Outside condenser unit replaced in 2022, exterior of the home has been pressure washed, rear storage shed installed, reinforced several roof trusses, added ceiling fans, lighting and outlets for the front/side porches, added new toilets and other related bathroom fixtures, installed landscaping all around the home along with an irrigation system & installed a statement chandelier in the dining room. The home is under a pest control contract as well as an HVAC service contract. There is a 3 car concrete parking pad at the rear of the home. Parking pad is accessed from the alley that connects to Wisteria. You can't beat the location of this home as it sits prominently on Government St, directly across the street from Dufrocq Elementary and 1/2 block from Circa 1857 with easy access to downtown and mid-city. Here's your chance to own a piece of Baton Rouge history with this very well-kept and maintained home! The home is EASY to show so schedule your showing today! The pictures show the home as virtually staged.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Quinton Renfro,

    David Landry Real Estate, LLC

    Bought with:

    Kay Gilbert, 0000039116

    Century 21 Investment Realty

    Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026003621MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Level: First
    • Area: 182.25
    • Width: 13.5
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: First
    • Area: 128.8
    • Width: 11.2
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: First
    • Area: 127.65
    • Width: 11.1
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Shower Combo
    • Level: First
    • Area: 72.16
    • Width: 8.8
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: First
    • Area: 62.4
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 165
    Kitchen
    • Features: Tile Counters, Kitchen Island
    • Level: First
    • Area: 176.88
    Living room
    • Level: First
    • Area: 266.6
    Heating
    • Central
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Appliances
    • Included: Washer, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
    • Laundry: Inside
    Features
    • Ceiling 9'+
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
    • Windows: Window Treatments
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,064
    • Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: 3 Cars Park, No Covered Parking, Concrete
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
    • Fencing: Partial,Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 4,791 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40 x 120
    • Features: Landscaped
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 00110345
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: New Orleans
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Wood Siding, Frame
    • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1910

    Utilities & green energy

    • Gas: Entergy
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Roseland Terrace
    Location
    • Region: Baton Rouge

    Financial & listing details

    • Tax assessed value: $264,950
    • Annual tax amount: $3,248
    • Date on market: 3/1/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/24/2026Sold--
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    6/24/2026Listing removed$2,400$2/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026009518 Report a problem
    6/24/2026Pending sale$295,000$191/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    6/21/2026Price change$295,000-4.5%$191/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    6/11/2026Price change$309,000-3.3%$200/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Price change$2,400+2.1%$2/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026009518 Report a problem
    5/28/2026Price change$319,500-2.7%$207/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    5/23/2026Listed for rent$2,350+46.9%$2/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026009518 Report a problem
    5/15/2026Price change$328,500-1.1%$213/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Price change$332,000-2.1%$215/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    3/1/2026Listed for sale$339,000+14.9%$220/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
    2/25/2024Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/7/2024Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    2/7/2024Listing removed--
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    1/27/2024Pending sale$295,000$191/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    1/8/2024Price change$295,000-3.3%$191/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    11/10/2023Price change$305,000-4.4%$198/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    10/21/2023Price change$319,000-3%$207/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    10/3/2023Price change$329,000-3.1%$213/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    9/24/2023Price change$339,500-0.1%$220/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    8/27/2023Price change$339,900-1.4%$220/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    8/19/2023Price change$344,900-1.4%$224/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    7/17/2023Price change$349,900-1.2%$227/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    7/5/2023Listed for sale$354,000+36.7%$230/sqft
    Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
    11/1/2018Sold--
    Source: ROAM MLS #2018007743 Report a problem
    9/25/2018Listed for sale$259,000$168/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners #2018007743 Report a problem
    6/22/2007Sold--
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/1/1998Sold--
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,248 +40.3%$26,495
    2024$2,314 +11.5%$26,495 +9.8%
    2023$2,076 -0.2%$24,130
    2022$2,080 +2.2%$24,130
    2021$2,035 +0.2%$24,130
    2020$2,031 -30.5%$24,130
    2019$2,922 +28.6%$24,130 +27%
    2018$2,273 $19,000
    2017$2,273 $19,000
    2016$2,273 +2.5%$19,000
    2015$2,216 +0.3%$19,000
    2014$2,210 $19,000
    2013$2,210 $19,000
    2012$2,210 +11.7%$19,000 +2.7%
    2011$1,978 +0%$18,500
    2010$1,978 +1156%$18,500 +131.3%
    2006$157 +0.4%$8,000
    2005$157 +1.3%$8,000
    2004$155 +58.9%$8,000 +17.6%
    2003$98 $6,800
    2002$98 $6,800
    2001$98 +71.9%$6,800
    2000$57 $6,800
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Downtown East

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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.

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