2579 Oleander Street

Closed 5/11/99

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Last List Price

$69,900

3 beds2 baths1,567 sqft$45/sqft

2579 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.26 acresLot Size

$45/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Countryside charm in the city! Larger wodnerul lot for entertaining. 3 bedr ooms, 2 baths and other features.Countryside charm in the city! Larger wodnerul lot for entertaining. 3 bedr ooms, 2 baths and other features.

Listed by: Lucille Q Veal 225.892.1602 lucille.veal@compass.com • Compass - Perkins

Listing closed: 05/11/1999 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR200082267

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

84.4%

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Bathrooms: 1,658
Square Feet: 0.12
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Property Information for 2579 Oleander Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Subdivision Name: Mcgrath Heights

Building Information

Stories: 1
Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,400 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: OFF OLEANDER
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.16
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 0
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51

Parking

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

Association Fee: $.00
Tax Legal Description: SQUARE = 2

Tax Lot: 14,15,16

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1567.0
Building Area Total: 1750.0

Living Area: 1567.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 95X120
Storage Sq Ft: 0
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 183

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Property Type: Residential
Apx Age: 76 + Years

Utilities

Sewer: Comm. Sewer
Water Source: Comm. Water

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
Fencing: Chain Link

Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bathrooms Partial: 0
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
Heating: Space Heater
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 2579 Oleander Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 11, 1999	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200082267		—
May 3, 1999	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200082267		—
Sep 21, 1998	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200082267	$69,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/11/1999	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200082267	—
05/03/1999	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200082267	—
09/21/1998	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200082267	$69,900

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

Public Records for 2579 Oleander Street

Taxable ValueLand$2,000Additions$5,830Total$7,830

Tax Record2025$175 ($15 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN584290

Schools near 2579 Oleander 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	0.5 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	6.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	5.3 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.0 mi
NR	St John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education Program	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	The Dufrocq School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	6.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	5.3 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.0 mi
NR	St John Primary & Saint Theresa Middle PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Diocese of Baton Rouge Special Education Program PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.9 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: 2579 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$69,900	3	2	1,567	11,400
702 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$340,000	–	–	–	3,485
635 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	960	–
2539 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,920	–
639 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,003	7,500
2576 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$50,000	–	–	–	3,484
633 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$80,000	–	–	960	–
621 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	900	–
2602 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	–	43,560
710 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$372,000	3	3	1,604	3,049
2550 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$90,000	–	–	–	3,049
2578 Jura Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,120	–
2636 Oleander Street, Unit A AND B, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$50,000	2	2	1,284	3,049
2636 Oleander Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$50,000	–	–	–	3,049
720 Lavinia Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	792	–
2600-2700 Jura Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$120,000	–	–	–	7,405

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