Welcome to 818 Costello Lane - You can't imagine how much space, high ceilings, natural light and open floor plan awaits right inside the front door - Wonderful 1920's Cottage in the Heart of Spanish Town with High Ceilings & a view of the State Capitol - The Flamingo's Nest is a spacious, bright & airy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has recently been operated as a successful AirBNB - The rear guest suite may be owner-occupied with a separate back entrance and rent the front of the house or vice versa - Just steps to the Spanish Town Market, Capitol Lakes & everything special that living in Spanish Town house to offer, including the Mardi Gras Parade route - Tall fenced yard for privacy and side yard for entertaining and 2 off-street parking spaces - Newer Rheem Central HVAC with gas heat, Newer Rheem Gas Water Heater, Updated plumbing, all in 2022 - Visit this one and you’ll want to call it home - Measurements and acreage are not warranted by the Realtor
For sale
$265,000
818 Costello Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
3beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$256,800 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open floor planSide yard for entertainingUpdated plumbingHigh ceilingsNatural light
- 357 days
- 123
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Phillips,
Keller Williams Realty-First Choice 225-744-0044
Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2025021191
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 143.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3x10.8
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 150.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7x11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 143.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x11.5
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 123.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5x7.5
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17x13
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range, Gas Stove Connection, Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Shower/Tub Combo, En Suite
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 50 x 70 x 25 x 25 x 25
- Features: Landscaped, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 155721
- Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Spanish Town
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Baton Rouge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,434
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$256,800
$244,000 - $270,000
$1,457/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $265,000-1.5%$200/sqft |
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| 3/3/2026 | Price change | $269,000-2.2%$203/sqft |
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| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $275,000-4.8%$208/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Price change | $289,000-2%$218/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+40.5%$223/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Price change | $1,650-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,700+13.3%$1/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $1,500-9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 3/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 10/26/2024 | Listing removed | $1,650$1/sqft |
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| 10/14/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,650-26.7%$1/sqft |
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| 2/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/1/2024 | Price change | $2,250-10%$2/sqft |
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| 1/29/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,500+138.1%$2/sqft |
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| 2/2/2022 | Sold | -- |
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| 1/6/2022 | Pending sale | $210,000$158/sqft |
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| 10/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $210,000$158/sqft |
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| 9/3/2018 | Listing removed | $1,050$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,050$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,434 +7.4% | $17,340 |
| 2024 | $1,336 -2.2% | $17,340 |
| 2023 | $1,365 -0.2% | $17,340 |
| 2022 | $1,368 -24.7% | $17,340 +20.5% |
| 2021 | $1,817 +0.2% | $14,390 |
| 2020 | $1,813 +48.7% | $14,390 +54.7% |
| 2019 | $1,219 +1.2% | $9,300 |
| 2018 | $1,205 | $9,300 |
| 2017 | $1,205 | $9,300 |
| 2016 | $1,205 +2.6% | $9,300 +36.8% |
| 2015 | $1,175 +36.8% | $6,800 |
| 2014 | $859 | $6,800 |
| 2013 | $859 0% | $6,800 |
| 2012 | $859 +51.5% | $6,800 +40.2% |
| 2011 | $567 +0% | $4,850 |
| 2010 | $567 | $4,850 |
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