Outstanding investment opportunity in the established Melrose Place subdivision. This massive brick-accented single-family home boasts a generous 2,800 square feet of living space (over 3,100 total square feet) situated on a premium, oversized 0.4-acre lot. Featuring a highly functional 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom layout and central HVAC infrastructure, this property serves as a blank canvas ready for your customization and updates. The home needs a full renovation, including a new roof and comprehensive interior updates, making it a prime candidate for a custom makeover or a high-yield portfolio asset. Enjoy the space and freedom of a large yard with low annual association fees. Property is being sold strictly as-is. Bring your design ideas and unlock the immense equity potential of this sprawling residential property today!
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Price cut: $5K (7/30)
$210,000
5525 S Afton Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
4beds
2,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1985
0.4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Massive brick-accented single-family homeLarge yardCentral hvac infrastructure
- 42 days |
- 707 |
- 31 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jared English 888-881-4118,
Congress Realty, Inc. 888-881-4118
Source: GSREIN,MLS#: 2566796
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 16x14
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 12x10
Kitchen
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 14x14
Living room
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 20x16
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,107
- Total interior livable area: 2,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 17468
- Features: 1 to 5 Acres, City Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 00679585
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick Veneer
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Average Condition
- Year built: 1985
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $139,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,069
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $210,000-2.3%$75/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000-14%$77/sqft |
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| 11/1/2025 | Listing removed | $250,000$89/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Price change | $250,000-7.1%$89/sqft |
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| 4/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $269,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,069 +8.1% | $13,900 |
| 2024 | $989 -1.8% | $13,900 |
| 2023 | $1,007 -0.2% | $13,900 |
| 2022 | $1,009 +1.8% | $13,900 |
| 2021 | $991 +0.1% | $13,900 |
| 2020 | $990 -46% | $13,900 |
| 2019 | $1,833 +1.2% | $13,900 |
| 2018 | $1,813 +79.1% | $13,900 |
| 2017 | $1,012 | $13,900 -20.1% |
| 2016 | $1,012 -27.8% | $17,400 +25.2% |
| 2015 | $1,402 +41.2% | $13,900 |
| 2014 | $993 | $13,900 |
| 2013 | $993 -43.8% | $13,900 |
| 2012 | $1,767 +8% | $13,900 |
| 2011 | $1,636 +10.1% | $13,900 |
| 2010 | $1,486 +89.3% | $13,900 |
| 2009 | $785 -0.5% | $13,900 |
| 2008 | $789 +35.9% | $13,900 +16.8% |
| 2007 | $581 +0.8% | $11,900 |
| 2006 | $576 +0.9% | $11,900 |
| 2005 | $571 +3.1% | $11,900 |
| 2004 | $554 +1.7% | $11,900 +1.7% |
| 2003 | $544 +0% | $11,700 |
| 2002 | $544 +0% | $11,700 |
| 2001 | $544 +14.8% | $11,700 |
| 2000 | $474 | $11,700 |
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Neighborhood: East Fairfields
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Melrose Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Capitol Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Tara High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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