Beautifully renovated home in the heart of Jefferson Terrace, situated on nearly one-third of an acre! This move-in-ready property offers extensive updates throughout, including new LVT flooring, new kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Both bathrooms have been tastefully renovated with new flooring and a new tiled tub surround. The entire interior has been freshly painted and features new recessed lighting, ceiling fans, and light switches. The laundry room has been expanded into previously unused storage space, adding valuable living area with built-in cabinetry. A new tankless water heater provides added efficiency and convenience. Additional updates include new energy-efficient windows throughout, exterior shutters on the front porch, and new soffit lighting. The HVAC system is only one year old, and the roof is approximately five years old. Enjoy the welcoming front porch, spacious back brick patio, and large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, play, or future expansion. The property also includes a covered carport and storage shed. Located just minutes from both I-10 and I-12, this home offers an easy commute and is conveniently located near Jefferson Terrace Elementary School. Never flooded! Flood Zone X! 100% financing available! With its extensive renovations, large lot, and convenient location, this Jefferson Terrace home is a must-see. Schedule your private showing today! Some images are virtually staged to show the potential of each room.
For sale
$243,000
4938 Idlewood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
3beds
1,116sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1965
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered carportLarge fully fenced backyardNew tankless water heaterNew kitchen cabinetsNew recessed lightingNew soffit lightingNew energy-efficient windows throughout
- 49 days
- 336
- 42
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Melissa Landers,
RE/MAX Professional 225-615-7755
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026015586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Master Downstairs
- Level: First
- Area: 124.23
- Width: 10.1
Bedroom 1
- Level: BI-LEVEL
- Area: 99.9
- Width: 9
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 116.85
- Width: 9.5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 136.8
- Width: 12
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 175.2
- Width: 12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,522
- Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 Car Park, Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 173 x 75 x 165 x 75
Details
- Parcel number: 01834835
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Acadian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Delta Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Jefferson Terrace
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,000
- Annual tax amount: $947
- Price range: $243K - $243K
- Date on market: 8/24/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $243,000$218/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $243,000+35.8%$218/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Sold | -- |
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| 10/20/2025 | Pending sale | $179,000$160/sqft |
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| 10/18/2025 | Price change | $179,000-5.3%$160/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $189,000-3.1%$169/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $194,999-2%$175/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,000+42.2%$178/sqft |
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| 5/3/2010 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2010 | Listed for sale | $139,900$125/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #B1003694 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2007 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2006 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $947 -0.4% | $15,400 |
| 2024 | $951 +28.7% | $15,400 +14.1% |
| 2023 | $739 +3.1% | $13,500 |
| 2022 | $716 +1.9% | $13,500 |
| 2021 | $703 +0.7% | $13,500 |
| 2020 | $698 -56.1% | $13,500 |
| 2019 | $1,593 +1.3% | $13,500 |
| 2018 | $1,573 +119.4% | $13,500 |
| 2017 | $717 | $13,500 |
| 2016 | $717 +2.5% | $13,500 |
| 2015 | $699 +0.6% | $13,500 |
| 2014 | $695 | $13,500 |
| 2013 | $695 -54.4% | $13,500 |
| 2012 | $1,523 -1% | $13,500 |
| 2011 | $1,537 +1.1% | $13,500 |
| 2010 | $1,520 +129.8% | $13,500 |
| 2009 | $662 -0.6% | $13,500 |
| 2008 | $665 +316% | $13,500 +51.7% |
| 2006 | $160 -2.4% | $8,900 |
| 2005 | $164 +3.5% | $8,900 |
| 2004 | $158 -18.3% | $8,900 |
| 2003 | $194 0% | $8,900 |
| 2002 | $194 +506% | $8,900 +25.4% |
| 2001 | $32 | $7,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $7,100 |
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