Charming 2-Bedroom Home Off Government Street –
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Discover this cozy and affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located just off Government Street. Priced at only $70,000, this property is perfect for first-time buyers, investors, or anyone looking to downsize.
Property Features:
* Spacious living area with a warm fireplace
* Functional kitchen with a stove included
* Separate laundry/wash room for added convenience
* Covered carport and outdoor storage space
* Fenced yard – perfect for pets or gardening
* easy access to shopping, dining, and downtown Baton Rouge
This home offers incredible value and comfort in a desirable location. Don’t miss your chance to make it your. CASH BUYERS make an offer.
For sale by owner
$70,000
703 S 16th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
2beds
1,282sqft
Detached Single Family
Built in 1981
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$55/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered carportFenced yardStove includedOutdoor storage spaceFunctional kitchenWarm fireplace
- 5 days
- 205
- 11
Listed by:
Property Owner (225) 281-0861
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall, Electric, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range / Oven, Washer
Features
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,282 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Off-street, Garage
- Details: Street Parking, 2 Cars Park, Attached Park
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00034843
- Special conditions: As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional Style
- Property subtype: Detached Single Family
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: GAS: Entergy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $55/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,552
- Annual tax amount: $125
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,248/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $70,000-12.5%$55/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000$62/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Pending sale | $80,000$62/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000+13.5%$62/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2021 | Sold | -- |
Source:  ROAM MLS #2021004256 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2020 | Listing removed | $70,510$55/sqft |
Source: Tiger Town Realty LLC -- Baton Rouge #2020003335 Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $70,510$55/sqft |
Source: Tiger Town Realty LLC -- Baton Rouge #2020003335 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125 +50.3% | $6,955 |
| 2024 | $83 +5.9% | $6,955 +12% |
| 2023 | $78 | $6,210 |
| 2022 | $78 +265.2% | $6,210 +265.3% |
| 2021 | $21 | $1,700 |
| 2020 | $21 -89.6% | $1,700 |
| 2019 | $206 +1.3% | $1,700 |
| 2018 | $203 +827.3% | $1,700 |
| 2017 | $22 | $1,700 |
| 2016 | $22 | $1,700 |
| 2015 | $22 -1.7% | $1,700 |
| 2014 | $22 | $1,700 |
| 2013 | $22 -88.7% | $1,700 |
| 2012 | $198 +8.8% | $1,700 |
| 2011 | $182 +0% | $1,700 |
| 2010 | $182 +696.5% | $1,700 |
| 2009 | $23 | $1,700 |
| 2008 | $23 -3% | $1,700 |
| 2007 | $24 | $1,700 |
| 2006 | $24 +0% | $1,700 |
| 2005 | $24 | $1,700 |
| 2004 | $24 -3.6% | $1,700 |
| 2003 | $24 | $1,700 |
| 2002 | $24 +0% | $1,700 |
| 2001 | $24 +71.9% | $1,700 |
| 2000 | $14 | $1,700 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown East
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Baton Rouge
Source: The 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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