5238 Dickens Dr

1,625 Sq. Ft.
$92 / Sq. Ft.
1,625
Sq. Ft.
$92
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incredible value on nearly 3/4 of an acre! This versatile 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a bonus room ideal for an office, playroom, or flex space. Standout improvements include large covered parking with a concrete pad and a spacious 537 sq.ft. shop with lighting and electricity, perfect for storage, a workshop, or business use. The expansive lot offers room to spread out, while the fenced side yard and covered porch provide a great space for relaxing or entertaining. With ample parking and functional...Incredible value on nearly 3/4 of an acre! This versatile 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a bonus room ideal for an office, playroom, or flex space. Standout improvements include large covered parking with a concrete pad and a spacious 537 sq.ft. shop with lighting and electricity, perfect for storage, a workshop, or business use. The expansive lot offers room to spread out, while the fenced side yard and covered porch provide a great space for relaxing or entertaining. With ample parking and functional outdoor space, this property is ideal for families, investors, or business owners seeking flexibility and value. A rare opportunity with endless potential.
  1. Listed by Brandon C Baird • Keyfinders Team Realty
    P: (225)-436-8120 C: (225)-436-8120 brandonbaird4@gmail.com

Property Details for 5238 Dickens Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Kildare
LISTING UPDATED: 02/03/2026 09:23 PM

Property Details for 5238 Dickens Drive

StatusActive
MLS #BR2026002068
Days on Market2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1956
Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,927 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 5238 Dickens Drive

Stories1Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.71 AC / 30,927 SF

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$802 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$731

Property Taxes

$71

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5238 Dickens Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Airline Hwy to Prescott, turn right. Turn left on Dickens Dr. House will be on the right.
  • Latitude: 30.50
  • Longitude: -91.10
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,956
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 22
Parking
  • Parking Features: Covered, Off Street, Other
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: 2-1, SUBDIVISION: KILDARE, LOT: 301-B. A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 301-A, BEING TAKEN FROM LOT 301 KILDARE, SEC. 3, MEAS. 100 FT. FRONT ON THE E SIDE OF DICKENS DR. X 311.4 FT.
  • Tax Lot: 301-B
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Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1625.0
  • Building Area Total: 1848.0
  • Living Area: 1625.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Oversized
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.71
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 310
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 223
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 1482432
  • 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.
  • Overall Condition: Average
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Frame
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio: Open
  • Pool Private: No
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Breakfast Room/Nook, Foyer, Kitchen, Other
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Other (L1)

Property History for 5238 Dickens Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 3, 2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026002068

$150,000—
Mar 9, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567227442

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Mar 9, 2016

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

—
Feb 23, 2016

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

—
Feb 11, 2016

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

$55,000—
Dec 16, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562034199

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/03/2026

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2026002068

$150,000
03/09/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #567227442

—
03/09/2016

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

—
02/23/2016

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

—
02/11/2016

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2016002018

$55,000
12/16/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562034199

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Public Records for 5238 Dickens Drive

Taxable ValueLand$493Additions$5,544Total$6,037
Tax Record2024$852 ($71 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,770 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1482432

Schools near 5238 Dickens Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Merrydale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glen Oaks Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
PublicPK to 5

EBR Readiness Superintendent Academy
PublicPK 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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5238 Dickens Drive is a single family home for sale in Baton Rouge, LA 70812. This property was listed for sale on February 3, 2026 by Keyfinders Team Realty, it's currently listed at $150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on March 9, 2016. This listing's school district is East Baton Rouge Parish School District. Nearby schools include Merrydale Elementary School, Glen Oaks Senior High School and Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence. 5238 Dickens Drive is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,625 sqft single family home built in 1956.

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