1718 May Street

Closed 12/30/21Virtual Tour
Closed 12/30/21Virtual Tour
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Last List Price
$750,000
3 beds2,728 sqft$275/sqft
1718 May St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Description

A true waterfront retreat in the heart of Baton Rouge! Very few homes actually have one of the LSU lakes in their own backyard and this home is one of them! Lush, private gardens frame the views of Lake Crest in the backyard, and you also have a clear view across University Lake. This brick and stucco traditional house, with original mid-century modern details, is located at the northern gates of LSU off Darlymple Drive within walking distance to the University. It also provides easy access into...A true waterfront retreat in the heart of Baton Rouge! Very few homes actually have one of the LSU lakes in their own backyard and this home is one of them! Lush, private gardens frame the views of Lake Crest in the backyard, and you also have a clear view across University Lake. This brick and stucco traditional house, with original mid-century modern details, is located at the northern gates of LSU off Darlymple Drive within walking distance to the University. It also provides easy access into Downtown Baton Rouge. See the lights of Tiger Stadium and hear the chimes of Memorial Tower from your patio! Paddle board, canoe, and fish from the banks of your own yard! Direct access to parks, bike paths, jogging trails, and spectacular sunrise and sunset lake views. This beautiful home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus an office/study. You will love the Cypress millwork and mid-century mantel with exposed brick in both the living room and office/study. All of the living spaces in this two-story home have solid wood flooring, no carpet throughout! The modern, updated, and bright kitchen features exposed wood beam opening into the large den/sitting area, solid hardwood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel JennAir gas range, and Bosch appliances. The dining room is very spacious with plenty of room for a large table and chairs, plus it has a bay window situated to give broad lake views. The oversized master bedroom has an adjacent sitting room with exposed beams and vaulted ceilings with direct lake views. Bathrooms have marble flooring with marble bath and shower surrounds. New roof installed July of 2021. The owner/architect has preserved the original character of the home while adding modern updates to it. Having been owned by generations of one family for over 70 years, this is a rare opportunity to own this home with direct backyard access to the University Lakes.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/30/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Christie L Farris • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
    P: (225) 315-9003 C: (225) 315-9003 christiefarris@gmail.com

Property Details for 1718 May Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
BR2021012427
Days on Market
108
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Lake Crest

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

65

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

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Building Information for 1718 May Street

Stories2Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

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Property Information for 1718 May Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-12 North, exit Dalrymple Drive, turn right (south) towards LSU to May Street, turn right, house on the left.
  • Latitude: 30.42
  • Longitude: -91.17
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Sq Ft: 411
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, LOT:6, SQUARE:6, SUBDIVISION:LAKE CREST.
  • Tax Lot: 6
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Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2728.0
  • Building Area Total: 3219.0
  • Living Area: 2728.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 76x149x87x122
  • Storage Sq Ft: 80
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: Sellers elect to sell 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.
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Parquet, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Electric, Natural Gas
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR Sitting/Office Area
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+)

Property History for 1718 May Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480295200

—
Dec 30, 2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2021012427

—
Nov 17, 2021

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2021012427

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1480295200

—
12/30/2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2021012427

—
11/17/2021

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2021012427

—

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

Public Records for 1718 May Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$53,350Total$60,850
Tax Record2025$6,675 ($556 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,502 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN840335

Schools near 1718 May Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
McKinley Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mckinley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
University Terrace Elementary School
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
McKinley Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

University Terrace Elementary School
Public4 to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1718 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$750,000
3
2,728
10,890
1746 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
–
–
–
2,781
–
1710 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
–
–
–
2,272
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1723 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$265,000
6
3,101
9,583
1768 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$680,000
–
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2,369
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1706 May Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$325,000
3
2,726
999

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