Sold
Last List Price
4 beds2,432 sqft$36/sqft
2857 78th Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,465 sq ftLot Size
$36/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This Fannie Mae home has a very large den with a fireplace, four bedrooms and three full baths. Located within 1 mile of Southern University and Metro Airport.This Fannie Mae home has a very large den with a fireplace, four bedrooms and three full baths. Located within 1 mile of Southern University and Metro Airport.
  • Listed by: Ted Major 225.357.2300 tedmajor@cox.net • Major Agency
Listing closed: 09/21/2018 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2018011825

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$189,000

Avg days on market

118

Sale-to-list ratio

87.3%

Baton Rouge, LA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Sold 09/18/25

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Square Feet
0.63
Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Major Agency

Sold By Lacy Baaheth, LLC

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$602 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$445

Property Taxes

$157

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2857 78th Avenue

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Traditional Style
  • Subdivision Name: Southern Heights
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,465 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Harding Blvd to Pembroke to 78th on the left
  • Latitude: 30.52
  • Longitude: -91.16
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 12
Parking
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Carport Sq Ft: 400
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 1-2 # 4875, LOT: 266 + SUBDV: SOUTHERN HEIGHTS. LOT 266 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF 267 (BEING LOT B)
  • Tax Lot: 266
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2432.0
  • Building Area Total: 2832.0
  • Living Area: 2432.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65x161
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 41-50 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Other
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Other (L1)

Property History for 2857 78th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 21, 2018

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018011825

Jul 22, 2018

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018011825

Jul 20, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627673059

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/21/2018

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018011825

07/22/2018

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018011825

07/20/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #627673059

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Public Records for 2857 78th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$900Additions$13,650Total$14,550
Tax Record2025$1,884 ($157 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN275875

Schools near 2857 78th Avenue

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 - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Progress Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Scotlandville Magnet High School
Public9 to 12

Eva Legard Learning Center
Public6 to 8

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: 2857 78th Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
$87,500
4
2,432
10,465
$105,000
3
1,714
12,699
2,907
1,995
3,423
1,925

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