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Last List Price
3 beds2,314 sqft

2240 Cherokee St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The charm of yesteryear abounds in this charming home. Located on a tree shaded boulevard in the Garden District in Old South Baton Rouge, it is everything you wished for in an older home. As you enter you will be welcomed by the lovely living room opening onto the dining room with an inviting sunroom beyond it. Then proceed to the gourmet kitchen which was updated about 5 years ago. Granite counters, a stainless steel range to die for. Continue your tour on into the light and sunny den with a myriad...The charm of yesteryear abounds in this charming home. Located on a tree shaded boulevard in the Garden District in Old South Baton Rouge, it is everything you wished for in an older home. As you enter you will be welcomed by the lovely living room opening onto the dining room with an inviting sunroom beyond it. Then proceed to the gourmet kitchen which was updated about 5 years ago. Granite counters, a stainless steel range to die for. Continue your tour on into the light and sunny den with a myriad of windows. There are 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths. You will be surprised as you view the large screened porch with patios on both sides. The nostalgia of days gone by meets you everywhere in this treasure. See it today, own it tomorrow.
  • Listed by: Joyce G Sasser 225.291.2121 homesbuysasser@gmail.com • Century 21 Investment Realty
Listing closed: 08/14/2015 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2015008472
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 2240 Cherokee Street

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Cottage Style
  • Subdivision Name: Drehr Place
  • Zoning: Historical Dist Zone

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Take I-10 to exit at Government, go to right to right on Drehr, entrance to Drehr Place s/d, continue to Cherokee Street. Or, take Government toward river and turn left on Drehr.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Parking
  • Parking Features: None
  • Carport Sq Ft: 0
  • Garage Sq Ft: 0
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
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 7, & 20' of Lot 6, square 8, Drehr Place
  • Tax Lot: 7 & 20' of Lot 6
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Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2314.0
  • Building Area Total: 2626.0
  • Living Area: 2314.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 120
  • Storage Sq Ft: 20
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 292
  • Bonus Room Sq Ft: 0
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 76 + Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Frontage Length: 60
  • Pool Private: No
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Game Room, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/0

Room Information

Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: No MBR features specified
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Recreation-Game Room (L1),Sunroom (L1)

Property History for 2240 Cherokee Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 14, 2015

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015008472

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Jul 20, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554213920

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Jul 1, 2015

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015008472

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/14/2015

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015008472

—
07/20/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #554213920

—
07/01/2015

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015008472

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

Public records

2240 Cherokee Street

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

2,500 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,500 SqFt

Lot Size

6,840 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

EAST BATON ROUGE

Schools near 2240 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
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
The Dufrocq School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mckinley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 2240 Cherokee Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$389,000
3
2,314
7,200
$775,000
5
3,785
11,176
$174,900
3
2,042
7,200
$405,000
3
1,836
4,356
$973,000
3
4,693
–
$285,000
3
2,633
9,600

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