1940 Lee Drive

Closed 7/2/20

Last List Price

$369,000

4 beds3 baths2,303 sqft$160/sqft

1940 Lee Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Description

SOUTHDOWNS cottage, spacious 2300 square feet, 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home plus a big bonus-720 square feet separate but updated, attached apartment with 1 bedroom/1 bath that is leased for $985/month (house leased for $2200/mo). Double covered carport parking plus 4 additional guest parking spaces! Landscaped w/live oaks this charming home has curb appeal plus it was pdated in 2003. The exterior has a fenced yard, low maintenance vinyl siding, new carport roof and fresh exterior paint. House was updated...SOUTHDOWNS cottage, spacious 2300 square feet, 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home plus a big bonus-720 square feet separate but updated, attached apartment with 1 bedroom/1 bath that is leased for $985/month (house leased for $2200/mo). Double covered carport parking plus 4 additional guest parking spaces! Landscaped w/live oaks this charming home has curb appeal plus it was pdated in 2003. The exterior has a fenced yard, low maintenance vinyl siding, new carport roof and fresh exterior paint. House was updated in 2003 also and has original oak strip flooring and stairs, downstairs living area has 8'9" ceilings, granite hearth, traditional trim, wood windows and built in bookshelves and desk. Spacious master bedroom has wood floors, double windows, ceiling fan and private bath w/oval soak/whirlpool tub. Also downstairs is large living room, formal and informal dining, big kitchen, 2nd bedroom, half bath, sitting and office areas, wide halls and laundry. Appliances including gas stoves in house and apartment, two refrigerators and two washer/dryers remain. This desirable property can be enjoyed as a comfortable family home with a mother-in-law apartment or as a valuable income producing property.

LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2020 12:00 AM

Listed by Alice E Schofield • BR Prime Properties LLC
P: (225) 936-4004 C: (225) 936-4004 alicesellshousesbr@gmail.com

Property Details for 1940 Lee Drive

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR2020003646

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

Lot Size

0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Cottage Style

Subdivision Name

Southdowns

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$340,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

1/22

$399,900

Sold 06/18/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,096
Square Feet: 0.37
Acres

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1/16

$384,500

Sold 02/14/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,231
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

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1/23

$360,000

Sold 04/25/25

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,622
Square Feet: 0.41
Acres

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4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,587
Square Feet: 0.27
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,482
Square Feet: 0.17
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,537
Square Feet: 0.44
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,104
Square Feet: 0.35
Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,084
Square Feet: 0.3
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,236
Square Feet: 0.28
Acres

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Building Information for 1940 Lee Drive

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF

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$2,216 per month

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Principal and Interest

$1,876

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Property Information for 1940 Lee Drive

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Lee Drive between Arrowhead and Mimosa
Latitude: 30.41

Longitude: -91.15
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52

Parking

Parking Features: 4+ Car, Carport Rear, Off Street
Carport Sq Ft: 447

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 Public Transit
Association: No

Tax Legal Description: Lot 3 Square 23 Southdowns
Tax Lot: 3 SQ 23

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 2303.0
Building Area Total: 3486.0

Living Area: 2303.0
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 150
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 16
Bonus Room Sq Ft: 720

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Negotiable
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: Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Landscaped

Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle, Built-Up
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Partial: 1

Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Other
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Molding, In Law Suite, Inside Laundry
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office
Bathrooms Display: 2/1

Room Information

BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Jetted
BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Split

RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1),Office/Study (L1)
RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+)

Property History for 1940 Lee Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 2, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #672520784		—
Jul 2, 2020	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2020003646		—
Mar 12, 2020	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2020003646		—
Mar 5, 2020	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2020003646	$369,000	—
May 6, 2002	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199837598		—
Mar 16, 2002	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199837598		—
May 7, 2001	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199837598	$138,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/02/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #672520784	—
07/02/2020	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2020003646	—
03/12/2020	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2020003646	—
03/05/2020	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2020003646	$369,000
05/06/2002	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199837598	—
03/16/2002	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199837598	—
05/07/2001	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199837598	$138,000

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

Public Records for 1940 Lee Drive

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$34,730Total$39,730

Tax Record2025$4,086 ($340 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,381 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,381 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN752673

Schools near 1940 Lee Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Highland Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.4 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
2/10	IDEA Bridge	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	4.5 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	8.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	7.3 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	4.3 mi
NR	Trinity Episcopal Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.7 mi
NR	La Printaniere Montessori	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.6 mi
NR	Redemptorist/St. Gerard School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Highland Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.4 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
2/10	IDEA Bridge CharterK to 12 Nearby school	4.5 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	8.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	7.3 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	4.3 mi
NR	Trinity Episcopal Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	La Printaniere Montessori PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Redemptorist/St. Gerard School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1940 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$369,000	4	3	2,303	11,325
1924 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$237,000	2	1	1,119	11,250
1932 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$279,900	3	2	1,193	10,890
1954 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$268,500	3	2	1,770	11,250
Lot 28 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$99,900	–	–	–	4,791
Lot 33 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$104,900	–	–	–	4,791
Lot 32 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$110,900	–	–	–	4,791
Lot 31 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$154,900	–	–	–	7,840
Lot 34 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$119,900	–	–	–	4,791
Lot 29 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$117,900	–	–	–	4,791
4538 Arrowhead Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$200,000	3	1	1,428	11,761
1939 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$200,000	–	–	1,813	–
4555 Mimosa Street, Unit 1, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$99,900	1	1	1,092	11,550
4555 Mimosa Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	–	–	–	1,080	–
1925 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	$230,000	3	1	1,141	11,250
2014 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808	–	–	–	1,108	–

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