LIVE IN CAPITAL HEIGHTS + LET YOUR TENANT HELP PAY THE MORTGAGE! This charming duplex offers a unique opportunity to own in one of Baton Rouge’s most desirable and convenient neighborhoods while generating rental income right next door. Unit A is a 1 bedroom/1 bath currently rented for $1,100/month, while the vacant Unit B offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with potential rent of approximately $1,500/month. Live in the larger unit and enjoy $1,100/month in existing rental income, or lease both units for potential gross rental income of $2,600/month. The property features updated electrical, insulation, windows and HVAC units, plus a newer roof. Each unit has its own character and comfortable living spaces, with access to shared indoor laundry. Located in the heart of Capital Heights, just minutes from Mid City, Government Street, restaurants, shopping, parks, LSU and downtown Baton Rouge. Whether you're a first-time buyer looking for a smart way to offset your monthly payment or an investor looking for an income-producing property in a sought-after location, this one is worth a look.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (9/4)
$285,000
5655 Capital Heights Ave #A & B, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3beds
--baths
1,642sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer roofUpdated electricalShared indoor laundryHvac unitsComfortable living spaces
- 49 days
- 198
- 21
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jacqueline Colvin,
Compass - Perkins 225-769-1500
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026014758
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counters Solid Surface
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,642
- Total interior livable area: 1,642 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
Details
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Capital Heights
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Price range: $285K - $285K
- Date on market: 8/11/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $285,000-3.4%$174/sqft |
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| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $295,000-3.3%$180/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $305,000$186/sqft |
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Public tax history
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
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Neighborhood: Goodwood
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.








