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    • $339,000

    1972 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    3beds
    1,542sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1910
    4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $220/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Irrigation systemNew orleans style home
    New Roof including a new plywood deck over the entire roof installed in November 2025! Beautifully maintained and updated New Orleans style home is now available in the Garden District! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1542 square feet of living space, 9.5 foot ceilings and over 500 square feet of covered porches. There's a complete list of seller improvements included as part of the property disclosure and here are several of the highlights: Outside condenser unit replaced in 2022, exterior of the home has been pressure washed, rear storage shed installed, reinforced several roof trusses, added ceiling fans, lighting and outlets for the front/side porches, added new toilets and other related bathroom fixtures, installed landscaping all around the home along with an irrigation system & installed a statement chandelier in the dining room. The home is under a pest control contract as well as an HVAC service contract. There is a 3 car concrete parking pad at the rear of the home. Parking pad is accessed from the alley that connects to Wisteria. You can't beat the location of this home as it sits prominently on Government St, directly across the street from Dufrocq Elementary and 1/2 block from Circa 1857 with easy access to downtown and mid-city. Here's your chance to own a piece of Baton Rouge history with this very well-kept and maintained home! The home is tenant occupied and a 24 hour notice is required for all showings. The home is virtually staged in the picture gallery. All furniture currently in the home along with the washer & dryer is tenant owned and will not convey.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 06:00pm

    Listed by:

    Quinton Renfro,

    David Landry Real Estate, LLC 225-229-9837

    Source: ROAM MLS,MLS#: 2026003621MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bathroom, Primary Bathroom, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: En Suite Bath, Ceiling 9ft Plus, Ceiling Fan(s)
      • Level: First
      • Area: 182.25
      • Width: 13.5
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 128.8
      • Width: 11.2
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: First
      • Area: 127.65
      • Width: 11.1
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: Shower Combo
      • Level: First
      • Area: 72.16
      • Width: 8.8
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      • Area: 62.4
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 165
      Kitchen
      • Features: Tile Counters, Kitchen Island
      • Level: First
      • Area: 176.88
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Area: 266.6
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Washer, Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Inside
      Features
      • Ceiling 9'+
      • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,064
      • Total interior livable area: 1,542 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: 3 Cars Park, No Covered Parking, Concrete
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
      • Fencing: Partial,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 40 x 120
      • Features: Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Storage
      • Parcel number: 00110345
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: New Orleans
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
      Materials
      • Wood Siding, Frame
      • Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1910

      Utilities & green energy

      • Gas: Entergy
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Roseland Terrace
      Location
      • Region: Baton Rouge

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $220/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $264,950
      • Annual tax amount: $2,314
      • Price range: $339K - $339K
      • Date on market: 3/1/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
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        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/1/2026Listed for sale$339,000+14.9%$220/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2026003621 Report a problem
        2/25/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/7/2024Listed for rent$1,600$1/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        2/7/2024Listing removed--
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        1/27/2024Pending sale$295,000$191/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        1/8/2024Price change$295,000-3.3%$191/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        11/10/2023Price change$305,000-4.4%$198/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        10/21/2023Price change$319,000-3%$207/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        10/3/2023Price change$329,000-3.1%$213/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        9/24/2023Price change$339,500-0.1%$220/sqft
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        8/27/2023Price change$339,900-1.4%$220/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        8/19/2023Price change$344,900-1.4%$224/sqft
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        7/17/2023Price change$349,900-1.2%$227/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        7/5/2023Listed for sale$354,000+36.7%$230/sqft
        Source: ROAM MLS #2023010901 Report a problem
        11/1/2018Sold--
        Source: ROAM MLS #2018007743 Report a problem
        9/25/2018Price change$259,000-3.7%$168/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners #2018007743 Report a problem
        7/25/2018Price change$269,000-2.2%$174/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners #2018007743 Report a problem
        6/5/2018Price change$275,000-3.5%$178/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners #2018007743 Report a problem
        5/11/2018Listed for sale$285,000$185/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners #2018007743 Report a problem
        6/22/2007Sold--
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        5/1/1998Sold--
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$2,314 +11.5%$26,495 +9.8%
        2023$2,076 -0.2%$24,130
        2022$2,080 +2.2%$24,130
        2021$2,035 +0.2%$24,130
        2020$2,031 -30.5%$24,130
        2019$2,922 +28.6%$24,130 +27%
        2018$2,273 $19,000
        2017$2,273 $19,000
        2016$2,273 +2.5%$19,000
        2015$2,216 +0.3%$19,000
        2014$2,210 $19,000
        2013$2,210 $19,000
        2012$2,210 +11.7%$19,000 +2.7%
        2011$1,978 +0%$18,500
        2010$1,978 +1156%$18,500 +131.3%
        2006$157 +0.4%$8,000
        2005$157 +1.3%$8,000
        2004$155 +58.9%$8,000 +17.6%
        2003$98 $6,800
        2002$98 $6,800
        2001$98 +71.9%$6,800
        2000$57 $6,800

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $1,846/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1628
        Property taxes
        $218
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Downtown East

          Getting around

          79 / 100
          Very Walkable
          64 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

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          • 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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