1501 Letitia St

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

$529,000
Price
3
Beds
2,180 Sq. Ft.
$243 / Sq. Ft.
2,180
Sq. Ft.
$243
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassNew
Listed By CompassNew
Front View
Dining Area
Kitchen
Living room
Front Porch
Living room
Living room
Kitchen
Dining
Kitchen
Porch
Street View
Primary Bedroom
Primary
Primary
Primary Bathroom
Primary Closet
Hallway
Bedroom
Closet
Hallway Bathroom
Bedroom
Laundry Room
Kitchen Hallway to back patio
Back Patio
Back Patio
Back yard
Exterior View
Floorplan

Description

Charming 3-bedroom main home + a bonus room, + a detached 571 sq/ft apartment (full kitchen, bath, living room & laundry) and a separate 571 sq ft workshop/garage, all tucked behind a white picket fence in the Garden District! *Seller is willing to remove the above-ground pool and sod the yard prior to closing at buyer's request.* This precious cottage blends original character with thoughtful modern updates & has been completely renovated with a new roof, new windows & cosmetic updates. Original...Charming 3-bedroom main home + a bonus room, + a detached 571 sq/ft apartment (full kitchen, bath, living room & laundry) and a separate 571 sq ft workshop/garage, all tucked behind a white picket fence in the Garden District! *Seller is willing to remove the above-ground pool and sod the yard prior to closing at buyer's request.* This precious cottage blends original character with thoughtful modern updates & has been completely renovated with a new roof, new windows & cosmetic updates. Original shiplap, antique glass doorknobs, and historic details are woven throughout. The kitchen features antique beams from an 1800s Kentucky home, reclaimed flooring from Hundred Oaks, custom cabinets to the ceiling, stone countertops, farmhouse sink, gas range, subway tile backsplash, island, & a shiplap-wrapped hood vent. The spacious laundry room offers black-and-white hexagon tile. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated. The guest bath includes mini hex tile, an antique vanity, and a subway-tiled shower to the ceiling. The primary suite features an extended sitting area, walk-in closet, wainscoting, clawfoot tub, large tiled shower, and double vanity. Living & dining areas are filled with natural light from a wall of windows. Enjoy the charming front porch with swing and brick pathway. The backyard is fully fenced and includes a 400 sq/ft covered patio with built-in seating, stained beadboard ceiling, and outdoor fireplace, + an elevated deck with awning, brick paver patio with pergola, and no history of flooding. The apartment features wood floors, built-ins, stainless steel appliances, charming 1940s details, excellent storage, and walk-in closets. Previously rented and used by LSU students.

Listing Agent

  1. Alissa Allphin Jenkins

    Alissa Allphin Jenkins

    Listing Agent

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Property Details for 1501 Letitia Street

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Zeeland Place
LISTING UPDATED: 01/30/2026 07:40 PM

Property Details for 1501 Letitia Street

StatusActive
MLS #BR2026001860
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 1501 Letitia Street

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,741 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,578

Property Taxes

$163

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1501 Letitia Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take exit 155A for I-110 N, then exit 1A (Government St), turn right onto Government St, and turn left onto S 15th St.
  • Latitude: 30.43
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,940
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 Car, Concrete, Driveway
School Information
  • School District: East Baton Rouge
  • High School: East Baton Rouge
  • Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
  • Middle School: East Baton Rouge
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: ZEELAND PLACE, LOT: 8, BLOCK: 12.
  • Tax Lot: 8
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2180.0
  • Building Area Total: 4271.0
  • Living Area: 2180.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 141 x 50
  • Storage Sq Ft: 571
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 655
  • Bonus Room Sq Ft: 571
  • Deck Sq Ft: 145
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 808679
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 76 + Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: Sellers elect to Il property with full waiver of warranty & Redhibition rights at Act of Sale per LAC.C. art. 2520 and LAC.C. art. 2541. Please have buyer check appropriate section on P.A. entitled Waiver of Warranty.
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Fire Pit, Lighting
  • Fencing: Partial, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio: Concrete, Covered, Patio: Open
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
  • Flooring: Brick, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Inside Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Security System
  • Room Type: Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Closet-Master, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Clawfoot,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR Down Stairs,MBR Efficiency,MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Closet-Master (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Island,Pantry

Property History for 1501 Letitia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026001860

$529,000—
Nov 29, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$529,000—
Aug 2, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$565,000—
Jun 24, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

—
May 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$585,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026001860

$529,000
11/29/2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$529,000
08/02/2025

Temporarily Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$565,000
06/24/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

—
05/23/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025009664

$585,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1501 Letitia Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,000Additions$21,400Total$22,400
Tax Record2024$1,961 ($163 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,743 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,743 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN808679

Schools near 1501 Letitia Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter - 6 to 7
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mckinley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
IDEA University Prep
Charter - K to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter6 to 7

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

IDEA University Prep
CharterK to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1501 Letitia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

1501 Letitia Street is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70808. This property was listed for sale on January 30, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $529,000. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Helix Aviation Academy, Glasgow Middle School and Mckinley Senior High School. 1501 Letitia Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,180 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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