Sold
Last List Price
2 beds1,498 sqft
1955 Cherokee St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1939Year Built
$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

AMAZING RENOVATION in 2017! Like a new house with the charm and character of Old Baton Rouge preserved in the Garden District. Renovation replaced electrical, plumbing, a/c compressor, ductwork, sheetrock, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, plumbed for a double sided gas fireplace, additional bathroom added, tankless water heater, 6 burner gas stove, oversized sink, microwave drawer, silent dishwasher, new disposal, soft close custom cabinets, dimmable can lights, designated laundry room, security system...AMAZING RENOVATION in 2017! Like a new house with the charm and character of Old Baton Rouge preserved in the Garden District. Renovation replaced electrical, plumbing, a/c compressor, ductwork, sheetrock, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, plumbed for a double sided gas fireplace, additional bathroom added, tankless water heater, 6 burner gas stove, oversized sink, microwave drawer, silent dishwasher, new disposal, soft close custom cabinets, dimmable can lights, designated laundry room, security system with exterior cameras, and more! Close to City Park, LSU, University Lakes, Downtown, Perkins Road Overpass, amazing restaurants and shopping. This is a very special home! Qualifies for MMCT Loan! Sellers elects to sell property with full waiver of warranty and redhibition right at act of sale as per La. C. C. Art. 2520 et seq.
  • Listed by: Jenny S Waites Landreneau 225.252.4623 jennylandreneau1@gmail.com • J Properties Realty Group, LLC
Listing closed: 05/08/2025 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2025001242

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Property Information for 1955 Cherokee Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Cottage Style
  • Subdivision Name: Roseland Terrace
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Perkins to Park to Cherokee. Home on the left.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.17
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,939
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car
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: 1-1, SUBDIVISION: ROSELAND TERRACE, LOT: 27, BLOCK: 8.
  • Tax Lot: 27
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1498.0
  • Building Area Total: 1570.0
  • Living Area: 1498.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40x117
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 72
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 50334
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 76 + 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."
  • Overall Condition: Excellent
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool Private: No
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1)

Property History for 1955 Cherokee Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557211270

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May 8, 2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2025001242

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Apr 4, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025001242

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557211270

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05/08/2025

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2025001242

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04/04/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025001242

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

Public Records for 1955 Cherokee Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,500Additions$21,975Total$27,475
Tax Record2025$2,583 ($215 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,570 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,570 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN50334

Schools near 1955 Cherokee Street

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
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
The Dufrocq School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 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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