Excellent opportunity in popular Plantation Trace, just a few miles from LSU off Highland Road! Situated on a cul-de-sac in a well-established neighborhood and located in Flood Zone X, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath brick home offers 2,505 living square feet, a large yard, plenty of parking, and tremendous potential. The exterior has been well maintained with great curb appeal, while the interior is ready for some TLC and updating, making this an excellent opportunity for an investor, renovator, or buyer looking to create their dream home. The spacious floor plan features a large family room, kitchen with breakfast area, formal living room, formal dining room, and generously sized bedrooms. Enjoy an abundance of covered outdoor space, including a screened-in back patio with tile flooring, 2 car carport, and additional parking along the side and rear of the home, perfect for entertaining. Priced well below many homes in the area with significant upside potential and an estimated ARV well above $400,000 with the right improvements. Great bones, excellent location, large lot, and plenty of room to add value. Opportunities like this near LSU are hard to find. Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
$295,000
5241 Timber Cove St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4beds
2,542sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1975
0.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$4/mo HOA
What's special
Large yardSpacious floor planGreat curb appealLarge lotLarge family roomKitchen with breakfast areaFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Leo Desselle,
Pennant Real Estate 225-663-2112
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026015388
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: En Suite Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 136.96
- Width: 12.8
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
- Area: 161.28
- Width: 12.8
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
- Area: 418
- Dimensions: 19 x 22
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Width: 15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 99
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 181.2
- Length: 12
Heating
- Central, Gas Heat
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Elec Stove Con, Ice Maker, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Molding
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Attic: Attic Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,958
- Total interior livable area: 2,542 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 2 Cars Park, Attached, Carport, Covered
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Covered, Enclosed, Screened, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 102 x 116 x 140 x 98
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead-End Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 00714631
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Brick Siding, Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Delta Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Plantation Trace
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maint Subd Entry HOA
- HOA fee: $50 annually
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $116/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $335,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,107
- Price range: $295K - $295K
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000+7.3%$116/sqft |
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| 12/1/2014 | Sold | -- |
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| 8/29/2014 | Price change | $274,900-1.8%$108/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX First #201405232 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2014 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX First #201405232 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2014 | Listed for sale | $289,900+13.7%$114/sqft |
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| 5/22/2012 | Sold | -- |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2010 | Listing removed | $255,000$100/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #B1005990 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2010 | Price change | $255,000-5.6%$100/sqft |
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| 5/21/2010 | Price change | $270,000-3.6%$106/sqft |
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| 4/25/2010 | Price change | $280,000-3.4%$110/sqft |
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| 4/22/2010 | Listed for sale | $290,000$114/sqft |
Source: Prudential Real Estate #B1005990 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,107 +4.7% | $33,500 |
| 2024 | $3,924 +13.6% | $33,500 +15.5% |
| 2023 | $3,455 -0.2% | $29,000 |
| 2022 | $3,463 +2.3% | $29,000 |
| 2021 | $3,383 +0.2% | $29,000 |
| 2020 | $3,377 +9.3% | $29,000 +13.7% |
| 2019 | $3,088 +1.3% | $25,500 |
| 2018 | $3,050 | $25,500 |
| 2017 | $3,050 | $25,500 |
| 2016 | $3,050 +2.5% | $25,500 |
| 2015 | $2,975 +86.1% | $25,500 +25% |
| 2014 | $1,599 | $20,400 |
| 2013 | $1,599 -32.6% | $20,400 |
| 2012 | $2,373 +31.3% | $20,400 +20.7% |
| 2011 | $1,807 | $16,900 |
| 2010 | $1,807 +63.4% | $16,900 |
| 2009 | $1,106 -0.5% | $16,900 |
| 2008 | $1,112 +15.8% | $16,900 +9.7% |
| 2007 | $960 +0.8% | $15,400 |
| 2006 | $952 +0.9% | $15,400 |
| 2005 | $943 +3.4% | $15,400 |
| 2004 | $912 -1.9% | $15,400 |
| 2003 | $929 +156.4% | $15,400 +54.8% |
| 2002 | $362 +0% | $9,950 |
| 2001 | $362 +19.7% | $9,950 |
| 2000 | $303 | $9,950 |
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Neighborhood: College Town
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAUniversity Terrace Elementary SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 2.1 mi
- 6/10Glasgow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Mckinley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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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