1940 Lee Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

$369,000
Last List Price
4
Beds
2,303 Sq. Ft.
$160 / Sq. Ft.
2,303
Sq. Ft.
$160
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/2/20
Closed 7/2/20
Southdowns Vintage Cottage
Freshly painted
1.5 Story
Lots of Parking
Living Room/Granite Hearth
Built in Bookshelves
Formal Dining/Breakfast
Kitchen View from Dining
Built in Desk/Computer area
Kitchen updated in 2003
Perfect Morning Nook
Office area next to Kitchen
Laundry-Rt Side Entry
Downstairs Master
en Suite Bath
Whirlpooo/Soak Tub
Sitting area/Right Side entrance
Downstairs Half Bath
Second Downstairs Bedroom
Oak Stairs
Upstairs Bedroom/Varied Ceiling Hts
Upstairs Beds are Cozy
Upstairs Bath
Double Carport Apart. Ent.
Apt has on backyard
Updated open Kitchen
Right Side Entry
Private yard for house
Great lot-fenced
Open apartment floor plan

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.
  1. 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

Architectural Style
Cottage Style
Subdivision Name
Southdowns
LISTING CLOSED: 07/02/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1940 Lee Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #BR2020003646
Days on Market6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built-
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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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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Property Taxes

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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
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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #672520784

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Jul 2, 2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020003646

—
Mar 12, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020003646

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #672520784

—
07/02/2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020003646

—
03/12/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020003646

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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
Highland Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
IDEA Bridge
Charter - K to 12
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Highland Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

IDEA Bridge
CharterK to 12

Helix Aviation Academy
CharterK to 9

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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