Last List Price
3 beds1,759 sqft$63/sqft
1755 79th Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Description

Southern Heights: Nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home near Southern University, Interstate & Airport in a well established neighborhood. Needs a little TLC. Seller will make no repairs! Bonus square footage includes open patio and covered patio.Southern Heights: Nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home near Southern University, Interstate & Airport in a well established neighborhood. Needs a little TLC. Seller will make no repairs! Bonus square footage includes open patio and covered patio.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/22/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Henry J Stamper • Compass - Perkins
    P: (225) 921-7953 C: (225) 921-7953 henry.stamper@compass.com

Property Details for 1755 79th Avenue

Status
MLS #
BR2015016588
Days on Market
163
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,622 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Southern Heights
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$106,000

Avg days on market

63

Sale-to-list ratio

93.6%

Baton Rouge, LA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Perkins

Sold By Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood

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Building Information for 1755 79th Avenue

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,622 SF

Payment Calculator

$682 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$559

Property Taxes

$123

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1755 79th Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Scenic Hwy North to 79th Ave, turn right - house on left
  • Latitude: 30.52
  • Longitude: -91.17
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 12
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 Car, Carport
  • Carport Sq Ft: 227
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 Amenities: Subd Library, Subd Medical Facilities, Park, Subd Public Transit, Subd Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 375 Southern Heights S/D
  • Tax Lot: 375
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1759.0
  • Building Area Total: 2622.0
  • Living Area: 1759.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.175
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 55.75x136.36
  • Storage Sq Ft: 120
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 160
  • Bonus Room Sq Ft: 356
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, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio: Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Tile Floor
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Access
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Foyer, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA No Special Features
  • BD Master Bedroom: No MBR features specified
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 1755 79th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575052430

Jul 22, 2016

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015016588

May 26, 2016

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015016588

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575052430

07/22/2016

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015016588

05/26/2016

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015016588

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

Public Records for 1755 79th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$600Additions$10,580Total$11,180
Tax Record2025$1,471 ($123 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN398667

Schools near 1755 79th Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Progress Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Scotlandville Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

Eva Legard Learning Center
Public6 to 8

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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