Fully Renovated Cottage in Old Goodwood / Mid City – No HOA | Updated Historic Charm Under $300K. Welcome home to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom cottage in the heart of Old Goodwood/Mid City Baton Rouge — where historic character meets modern convenience. Featuring refinished original hardwood floors, cypress siding, brick exterior, original fretwork, and abundant natural light, this move-in ready home offers timeless charm with major system updates already completed. Inside, you’ll find a spacious living room with original wood windows and a solid wood front door with glass insert, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The updated kitchen offers exceptional cabinet storage, a new gas range and vent hood, and space for an eat-in dining area or future island. A heated and cooled flex room off the kitchen provides the perfect setup for a home office, gym, playroom, or bonus room. All three bedrooms are generously sized with great closet space, and the third bedroom features beautiful cypress grooved paneling that adds distinctive architectural character. The vintage bathroom preserves its original blue and yellow ceramic tile and blue tub/shower combo, paired with updated fixtures for modern comfort. Exterior highlights include: Fully fenced backyard, custom electric driveway gate, professionally landscaped yard with front irrigation, large patio ideal for entertaining, two-car covered carport, storage room plus additional covered concrete pad. Major updates include: New HVAC (2021), new water heater (2023), roof less than 10 years old, updated kitchen appliances, and refinished hardwood floors. Located minutes from LSU, Downtown Baton Rouge, Towne Center, restaurants, shopping, parks, and top-rated schools, this home combines convenience, charm, and functionality in one of Baton Rouge’s most desirable established neighborhoods.
For sale
Price cut: $9.9K (6/29)
$255,000
425 Riverlon Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3beds
1,483sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
0.25 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage roomTwo-car covered carportOriginal fretworkFully fenced backyardCypress sidingCustom electric driveway gateExceptional cabinet storage
- 49 days |
- 618 |
- 60 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Molly Desselle,
Coldwell Banker ONE 225-925-2500,
Amber Desselle,
Coldwell Banker ONE
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026008903
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: 2 Closets or More, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs
- Level: First
- Area: 170.28
- Width: 12.9
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 157.5
- Width: 12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 150
- Width: 12
Kitchen
- Features: Tile Counters, Cabinets Custom Built
- Level: First
- Area: 192.2
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 315.52
Heating
- Central, Gas Heat
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Crown Molding
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Attic: Attic Access,Storage
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,677
- Total interior livable area: 1,483 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: 4+ Cars Park, Carport, Covered, Detached, Off Street, Concrete, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full,Privacy,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 69 x 160
- Features: Rectangular Lot, Shade Tree(s), Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 00629405
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding, Frame
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Atmos
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverlon
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,958
- Price range: $255K - $255K
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $255,000-3.7%$172/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $264,900$179/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900$179/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Pending sale | $264,900$179/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $264,900-1.9%$179/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listing removed | $270,000$182/sqft |
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| 5/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000$182/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$182/sqft |
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| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $270,000-3.6%$182/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Price change | $280,000-5.1%$189/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000$199/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Sold | -- |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,958 +4.4% | $14,950 |
| 2024 | $1,876 +37% | $14,950 +43.1% |
| 2023 | $1,370 -0.2% | $10,450 |
| 2022 | $1,373 +12.6% | $10,450 |
| 2021 | $1,219 +0.2% | $10,450 |
| 2020 | $1,217 -12.3% | $10,450 -8.7% |
| 2019 | $1,387 +1.3% | $11,450 |
| 2018 | $1,370 +140.6% | $11,450 |
| 2017 | $569 | $11,450 |
| 2016 | $569 +2.1% | $11,450 |
| 2015 | $558 0% | $11,450 |
| 2014 | $558 | $11,450 |
| 2013 | $558 -58.1% | $11,450 |
| 2012 | $1,332 +8.8% | $11,450 |
| 2011 | $1,224 0% | $11,450 |
| 2010 | $1,224 +134.1% | $11,450 |
| 2009 | $523 -0.5% | $11,450 |
| 2008 | $526 +12.6% | $11,450 +5.5% |
| 2007 | $467 +0.7% | $10,850 |
| 2006 | $463 +0.8% | $10,850 |
| 2005 | $460 +3.4% | $10,850 |
| 2004 | $444 -2.5% | $10,850 |
| 2003 | $456 +591.4% | $10,850 +135.9% |
| 2002 | $66 | $4,600 |
| 2001 | $66 +71.9% | $4,600 |
| 2000 | $38 | $4,600 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Goodwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lasalle Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Westdale Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Tara High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
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- Louisiana
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Baton Rouge
- 70806
- Goodwood
- 425 Riverlon Ave






