Sold
Last List Price
3 beds2,346 sqft$60/sqft
2300 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$60/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

For history sake - this is the old "drehr" home that part of the garden district is named for. Architectural features galore, 11ft ceilings, transoms, wood floors, 2 fireplaces, new kitchen. Can be used as a duplex and or a single family home. Central heat & air a truly fabulous piece of history in a one of a kind home.For history sake - this is the old "drehr" home that part of the garden district is named for. Architectural features galore, 11ft ceilings, transoms, wood floors, 2 fireplaces, new kitchen. Can be used as a duplex and or a single family home. Central heat & air a truly fabulous piece of history in a one of a kind home.
  • Listed by: Vicki M Spurlock 225.928.2222 vicki@locationsrealestate.com • Locations Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/07/1999 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR199807156

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$357,000

Avg days on market

99

Sale-to-list ratio

88.9%

Baton Rouge, LA

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Location

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Property Information for 2300 Government Street

Property Details
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,200 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: NONE
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 0
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51
Parking
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Carport Sq Ft: 282
  • 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
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Lot: 12
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2346.0
  • Building Area Total: 3015.0
  • Living Area: 2346.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60X120
  • Storage Sq Ft: 0
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 386
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Apx Age: 76 + Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Other
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling 9'+
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/0
Mobile Home
Mobile & Manufactured Home
  • Builder Name: Unknown
Room Information
Room Information
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 2300 Government Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 1999

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

May 5, 1999

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

Apr 15, 1999

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

$139,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/1999

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

05/05/1999

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

04/15/1999

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199807156

$139,900

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

Public Records for 2300 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,000Additions$33,550Total$37,550
Tax Record2025$3,818 ($318 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,440 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN3058689

Schools near 2300 Government 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: 2300 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$139,900
3
2,346
7,200
$344,900
4
2,444
12,792
$150,000
3
1,665
3,968
$374,000
3
1,835
3,484
$335,000
3
1,841
10,112
2,431

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