2005 Olive Street

Closed 8/12/14

Sold

Last List Price

$249,900

2 beds2 baths1,524 sqft

2005 Olive St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.11 acresLot Size

$164/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Cute Garden District cottage with fresh interior and exterior paint. Large screened in front porch to enjoy the morning paper or a cup of coffee. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hallway and both bedrooms. 9ft. ceilings throughout. Kitchen features a new gas cooktop, center island, 2 stainless sinks, pantry and wine rack. Spacious rooms with very large master bedroom. Fully fenced yard with rear access from back alley and covered rear carport. Lots of storage. Security System....Cute Garden District cottage with fresh interior and exterior paint. Large screened in front porch to enjoy the morning paper or a cup of coffee. Beautiful hardwood floors in living room, dining room, hallway and both bedrooms. 9ft. ceilings throughout. Kitchen features a new gas cooktop, center island, 2 stainless sinks, pantry and wine rack. Spacious rooms with very large master bedroom. Fully fenced yard with rear access from back alley and covered rear carport. Lots of storage. Security System. Walking distance to the LSU Lakes, City Park and Dog Park. Also convenient to Perkins Road Overpass area, LSU, and Downtown. Move right in to this beautiful home!

Listed by: Josh F McKay 225.615.7755 jfmckay45@gmail.com • RE/MAX First

Listing closed: 08/12/2014 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR201409742

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$264,000

Avg days on market

113

Sale-to-list ratio

92.3%

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2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,366
Square Feet: 0.15
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,503
Square Feet: 0.16
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1733 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Bathrooms: 1,302
Square Feet: 0.23
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,410
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Acres

811 Park Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Property Information for 2005 Olive Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style: Cottage Style
Subdivision Name: Roseland Terrace

Building Information

Stories: 1
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Block between Park Blvd and Camelia - East side of Park Blvd
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.17
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51

Parking

Parking Features: 1 Car, Carport Rear, On Street
Carport Sq Ft: 362

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: Lot 25 Square 14 Roseland Terrace

Tax Lot: 25

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1524.0
Building Area Total: 1749.0

Living Area: 1524.0
Living Area Source: Measured
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 40X120
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 225

Property and Assessments

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.

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Porch

Fencing: Brick, Chain Link, Wood
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio: Open
Pool Private: No
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Wall Oven
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedrooms Total: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Security System
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 2/0

Room Information

RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 2005 Olive Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 12, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #433677674		—
Aug 12, 2014	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201409742		—
Jul 29, 2014	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201409742		—
Jul 9, 2014	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201409742	$249,900	—
Nov 14, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #264017022		—
Nov 14, 2008	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2008201719		—
Sep 23, 2008	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2008201719		—
Sep 23, 2008	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2008201719	$212,500	—
Oct 29, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250822830		—
Oct 29, 2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200467550		—
Sep 21, 2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200467550		—
Mar 29, 2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200467550	$159,900	—
Nov 5, 2001	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR199833352	$138,000	—
Feb 8, 2001	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199833352	$138,000	—
Oct 13, 2000	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR199824554	$146,900	—
Jul 5, 2000	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199824554	$146,900	—
May 21, 1998	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200074624		—
Apr 3, 1998	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200074624		—
Mar 6, 1998	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200074624	$121,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/12/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #433677674	—
08/12/2014	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201409742	—
07/29/2014	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201409742	—
07/09/2014	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201409742	$249,900
11/14/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #264017022	—
11/14/2008	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2008201719	—
09/23/2008	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2008201719	—
09/23/2008	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2008201719	$212,500
10/29/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250822830	—
10/29/2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200467550	—
09/21/2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200467550	—
03/29/2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200467550	$159,900
11/05/2001	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR199833352	$138,000
02/08/2001	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199833352	$138,000
10/13/2000	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR199824554	$146,900
07/05/2000	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199824554	$146,900
05/21/1998	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200074624	—
04/03/1998	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200074624	—
03/06/1998	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200074624	$121,900

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

Public Records for 2005 Olive Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,500Additions$30,200Total$35,700

Tax Record2025$3,592 ($299 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,517 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,517 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN143286

Schools near 2005 Olive Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	The Dufrocq School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.1 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.2 mi
7/10	Mckinley Middle Magnet School	Public - Choice school	6 to 8	0.6 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.7 mi
3/10	EBR Virtual Academy	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.5 mi
NR	St Joseph's Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	The Dufrocq School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.1 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.2 mi
7/10	Mckinley Middle Magnet School Public6 to 8 Choice school	0.6 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.7 mi
3/10	EBR Virtual Academy PublicPK to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	St Joseph's Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 2005 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$249,900	2	2	1,524	4,800
1955 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$392,000	3	2	1,396	4,791
2007 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$239,900	3	2	1,592	4,800
2009 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,485	4,946
1941 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$230,000	–	–	1,900	–
2013 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$79,900	2	1	1,163	4,800
1958 Tulip Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$174,000	–	–	1,503	–
1950 Tulip Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$399,000	3	2	1,600	4,791
1966 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$385,000	2	2	1,549	4,791
1936 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$325,000	3	2	1,414	4,791
1956 Tulip Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$299,900	3	1	1,085	4,791
1974 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,655	–
1950 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$315,000	2	2	1,751	4,800
1944 Tulip Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$122,500	2	2	1,414	4,800
1980 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$280,000	2	1	1,340	4,791
1927 Olive Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$400,000	3	3	2,503	–

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