4559 Orchid St

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

$310,000
Last List Price
3
Beds
1,548 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
1,548
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/2/21Virtual Tour
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Description

Adorable Southdowns Cottage with all the charm + some extra space! This home features 3 bedrooms + an office/playroom/craft room with a great yard! Walking up to this home you will be greeted with a welcoming front porch complete with a swing. Once inside the home, the foyer features a hall closet and custom mud bench with hooks and shelves for storage. The living room is spacious with a shiplap accent wall for your entertainment area. The authentic wood floors are in all of the main living areas...Adorable Southdowns Cottage with all the charm + some extra space! This home features 3 bedrooms + an office/playroom/craft room with a great yard! Walking up to this home you will be greeted with a welcoming front porch complete with a swing. Once inside the home, the foyer features a hall closet and custom mud bench with hooks and shelves for storage. The living room is spacious with a shiplap accent wall for your entertainment area. The authentic wood floors are in all of the main living areas and bedrooms. The formal dining room is open to the living room and the kitchen. The kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas range, a sink overlooking the backyard and white painted cabinets with plenty of storage. The master bedroom has an updated and expanded ensuite that includes a custom tile shower, new floors, with new cabinetry and lighting. The guest rooms are both spacious and share an updated bathroom with a custom tile shower. The spacious laundry area has sliding barn doors to conceal the washer and dryer which remain with the home at the buyer's request. The backyard is large with mature trees and a storage shed. To top it off the HVAC is 2016 & the water heater is 2014.

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  1. Alissa Allphin Jenkins

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Property Details for 4559 Orchid Street

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Southdowns
Zoning
Res Single Family Zone
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 01:42 PM

Property Details for 4559 Orchid Street

StatusClosed
MLS #BR2020017043
Days on Market58
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built-
Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass - Perkins

Sold By Keller Williams Greater Baton Rouge

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Building Information for 4559 Orchid Street

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.30 AC / 13,068 SF

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$1,804 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,504

Property Taxes

$300

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 4559 Orchid Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Perkins to Lee, Left on Orchid, home on Left
  • Latitude: 30.41
  • Longitude: -91.14
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, 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 Lot: 17
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1548.0
  • Building Area Total: 2004.0
  • Living Area: 1548.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 77x172
  • Storage Sq Ft: 246
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 210
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: 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
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open, Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Self Cleaning Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office, Storage
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Shower Only,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1),Storage (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite

Property History for 4559 Orchid Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 2, 2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

—
Feb 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1450084306

—
Dec 27, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

—
Oct 30, 2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

$310,000—
Feb 23, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617743185

—
Feb 23, 2018

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

—
Jan 25, 2018

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

—
Jan 22, 2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

$260,000—
Oct 11, 2017

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2017009444

$284,900—
Jun 21, 2017

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2017009444

$284,900—
May 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #540149997

—
May 15, 2015

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

—
Apr 15, 2015

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

—
Feb 10, 2015

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

$270,000—
Jun 1, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #269762984

—
May 29, 2009

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

—
Apr 23, 2009

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

—
Mar 25, 2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

$215,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/02/2021

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

—
02/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1450084306

—
12/27/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

—
10/30/2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020017043

$310,000
02/23/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617743185

—
02/23/2018

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

—
01/25/2018

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

—
01/22/2018

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2018001047

$260,000
10/11/2017

Permanently Off Market

ROAM MLS #BR2017009444

$284,900
06/21/2017

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2017009444

$284,900
05/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #540149997

—
05/15/2015

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

—
04/15/2015

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

—
02/10/2015

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2015001762

$270,000
06/01/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #269762984

—
05/29/2009

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

—
04/23/2009

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

—
03/25/2009

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR200904514

$215,000

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

Public Records for 4559 Orchid Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$24,348Total$29,348
Tax Record2024$3,598 ($300 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,677 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN864773

Schools near 4559 Orchid Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westminster Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Glasgow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
Public - K to 12
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Westminster Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glasgow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Northdale Superintendent's Academy
PublicK to 12

Helix Aviation Academy
CharterK to 9

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