Charming Baton Rouge Home Near LSU – Perfect for Game Days, Students, or Investment! Welcome to this absolutely adorable home in one of Baton Rouge's most convenient locations! Just minutes from LSU, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and investment potential. Situated right on the LSU bus route, you'll enjoy easy access to campus without the hassle of driving or parking. It's an ideal choice for LSU students, visiting professors, or anyone looking to be close to the university. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a weekend game-day retreat, or a highly profitable Airbnb, this property checks all the boxes. Its prime location keeps it in demand year-round, making it an excellent opportunity for short-term or long-term rental income. You'll love being just moments from the Arlington Creek Shopping Center, where everyday conveniences are all within easy reach. Located just off River Road, you can enjoy quick access around Baton Rouge while avoiding much of the city's heavier traffic. Step outside and you'll discover your own private retreat. The backyard is a peaceful oasis, made even more enjoyable with a brand-new 8-foot privacy fence that creates the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, grilling with friends, or simply unwinding after a long day. The home also features covered parking, a spacious attached storage room with a dedicated washer and dryer area, and nearby overflow parking short distance from the covered carport, making it easy to accommodate guests. The HOA takes care of the front lawn maintenance, giving you more time to enjoy your home and less time worrying about yard work. On football Saturdays and throughout the year, it's a perfect place to gather with friends before heading to Tiger Stadium or any LSU sporting event. With its unbeatable location, private backyard retreat, and low-maintenance lifestyle, this is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss!
For sale
$259,900
5024 Alvin Dark Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70820
3beds
1,893sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$137/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered carportSpacious attached storage roomPrivate retreatCovered parkingNearby overflow parkingAbsolutely adorable home
- 62 days
- 220
- 18
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jonathan Minerick,
Homecoin.com 888-400-2513
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026013011
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Master Downstairs, Remote
- Level: First
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,893
- Total interior livable area: 1,893 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 115
Details
- Parcel number: 03108805
- Special conditions: Owner/Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Acadian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Other
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Sharlo
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $137/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,577
- Price range: $259.9K - $259.9K
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900$137/sqft |
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| 8/26/2026 | Pending sale | $259,900$137/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $259,900+20.9%$137/sqft |
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| 6/13/2024 | Sold | -- |
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| 5/16/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$114/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $215,000+26.8%$114/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Sold | -- |
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| 7/11/2019 | Price change | $169,500-2.9%$90/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Price change | $174,500-3%$92/sqft |
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| 5/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900-4.8%$95/sqft |
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| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/28/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 2/13/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
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| 12/5/2013 | Listing removed | $189,000-0.5%$100/sqft |
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| 12/11/2010 | Listing removed | $189,900$100/sqft |
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| 9/21/2010 | Price change | $189,900-5%$100/sqft |
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| 5/29/2010 | Price change | $199,900-11.2%$106/sqft |
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| 5/5/2010 | Listed for sale | $225,000$119/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,577 +69.8% | $20,430 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $1,518 +17.1% | $19,338 +11.8% |
| 2023 | $1,297 -0.2% | $17,300 |
| 2022 | $1,299 +2.1% | $17,300 |
| 2021 | $1,273 +0.4% | $17,300 |
| 2020 | $1,267 -41.2% | $17,300 |
| 2019 | $2,156 +1.2% | $17,300 |
| 2018 | $2,130 | $17,300 |
| 2017 | $2,130 | $17,300 |
| 2016 | $2,130 +2.5% | $17,300 |
| 2015 | $2,079 +2.1% | $17,300 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $2,036 | $17,000 |
| 2013 | $2,036 | $17,000 |
| 2012 | $2,036 +8.4% | $17,000 |
| 2011 | $1,878 | $17,000 |
| 2010 | $1,878 +2088% | $17,000 +174.2% |
| 2004 | $86 +3.2% | $6,200 +6.9% |
| 2003 | $83 | $5,800 |
| 2002 | $83 | $5,800 |
| 2001 | $83 +71.9% | $5,800 |
| 2000 | $48 | $5,800 |
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Neighborhood: South Campus
Nearby schools
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.








