338 East Polk Street

Closed 12/10/24

Last List Price

$199,990

4 beds3 baths2,917 sqft$69/sqft

338 E Polk St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Description

You want to take advantage of this excellent opportunity for investors or large families. This well-kept cottage near LSU is priced for a quick sale. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus a 500 sq foot apartment in the back yard that can be rented out for additional income. Includes hardwood floors and crown molding throughout with plenty of living space. You are met with an old-world charm as soon as you enter. All of the bedrooms are spacious, with plenty of closet space. The kitchen is the heart...You want to take advantage of this excellent opportunity for investors or large families. This well-kept cottage near LSU is priced for a quick sale. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus a 500 sq foot apartment in the back yard that can be rented out for additional income. Includes hardwood floors and crown molding throughout with plenty of living space. You are met with an old-world charm as soon as you enter. All of the bedrooms are spacious, with plenty of closet space. The kitchen is the heart of the home, has exposed bricks, and has a second sitting area for gatherings. Upstairs provides two more bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, wood flooring, and a landing. Outside, you will find a separate apartment with plumbing and electricity. Add a kitchen and shower; this could be extra income potential or give your guest their own private space to enjoy. You don't want to miss this home; schedule your showing today; it won't last long! 100% Financing is available for a primary buyer.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/10/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Leo P Desselle • Pennant Real Estate
P: (225)-663-2112 C: (225)-324-2600 Leo@pennantrealestate.com

Property Details for 338 East Polk Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR2024018988

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Cottage Style

Subdivision Name

South Baton Rouge

Zoning

Res Single Family Zone

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Sold By Overstreet and Co. LLC

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Building Information for 338 East Polk Street

Stories2Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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$1,227 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,017

Property Taxes

$210

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 338 East Polk Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: North on Highland Rd, pass through LSU turn right on E Polk down on Right
Latitude: 30.43

Longitude: -91.18
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,955
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, Driveway, No Covered Parking

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: 1-3, Subdivision: South Baton Rouge, Lot: 16, Block: 34

Tax Lot: 16

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Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 2917.0
Building Area Total: 3608.0

Living Area: 2917.0
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Size Acres: 0.21
Lot Size Dimensions: 60x153
Storage Sq Ft: 168
Bonus Room Sq Ft: 331

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Parcel Number: 615323

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 51-75 Years
Spec List Type Disclosure: For Special Sales Type "As Is", please include text in Special Sales Type Disclosure field: "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."
Overall Condition: Average

Utilities

Sewer: Comm. Sewer
Water Source: Comm. Water

GS Utilities Gas: City/Parish

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Fencing: Chain Link

Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab
Frontage Length: 60
Other Structures: Guest House
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Range
Bathrooms Full: 3

Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
Flooring: Laminate, Marble, Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Inside Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 3/

Room Information

BD Master Bedroom: MBR 2+ Closets,MBR Ceiling 9'+
RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+),Bath: Full (L2+)
KF Kitchen Features: Counters Laminate

Property History for 338 East Polk Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 10, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1546781603		—
Dec 10, 2024	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2024018988		—
Nov 9, 2024	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2024018988		—
Oct 11, 2024	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2024018988	$199,990	—
Sep 30, 2024	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2023011394	$234,000	—
Jul 11, 2023	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2023011394	$245,000	—
Jun 29, 2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #672500105		—
Jun 29, 2020	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2019019190		—
Apr 24, 2020	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2019019190		—
Nov 15, 2019	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2019019190	$220,000	—
Aug 25, 2019	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2018014614	$248,500	—
Aug 24, 2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018014614	$274,500	—
Jul 10, 2018	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2017017743	$338,800	—
Nov 3, 2017	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017017743	$350,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/10/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1546781603	—
12/10/2024	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2024018988	—
11/09/2024	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2024018988	—
10/11/2024	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2024018988	$199,990
09/30/2024	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2023011394	$234,000
07/11/2023	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2023011394	$245,000
06/29/2020	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #672500105	—
06/29/2020	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2019019190	—
04/24/2020	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2019019190	—
11/15/2019	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2019019190	$220,000
08/25/2019	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2018014614	$248,500
08/24/2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018014614	$274,500
07/10/2018	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2017017743	$338,800
11/03/2017	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017017743	$350,000

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

Public Records for 338 East Polk Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,000Additions$17,600Total$20,600

Tax Record2025$2,525 ($210 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN615323

Schools near 338 East Polk Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	8.2 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.5 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	6.5 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	3.0 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy	Charter - Choice school	6 to 8	1.7 mi
9/10	U High	Private - Choice school	K to 12	0.9 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Charity Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	8.2 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	6.5 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	3.0 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy Charter6 to 8 Choice school	1.7 mi
9/10	U High PrivateK to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Charity Christian Academy PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.4 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: 338 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$199,990	4	3	2,917	9,147
350 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$66,000	–	–	–	9,150
312 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$8,500	–	–	–	43,560
360 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$42,900	3	2	1,640	5,000
260 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	–	–
327 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	–	–
337 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$68,500	–	–	1,415	–
2171 Colorado Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	2,114	–
359 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$81,966	–	–	1,415	–
232 East Polk Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,848	43,560
273 East Harding Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	–	–
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