538 North 8th Street

Closed 12/21/12

Last List Price

$170,000

2 beds1 bath1,368 sqft$124/sqft

538 N 8th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Description

Renovated historic home at the edge of Spanish Town. Convenient to downtown businesses. Walking distance to State Capitol and legislature. Home has new piers and footings, new electrical. All permits and occupancy permits obtained. Old wood floors and trim add to the character of this home. Kitchen can be used but isn't finished. Ready for slab or ceramic countertops and cabinets.Renovated historic home at the edge of Spanish Town. Convenient to downtown businesses. Walking distance to State Capitol and legislature. Home has new piers and footings, new electrical. All permits and occupancy permits obtained. Old wood floors and trim add to the character of this home. Kitchen can be used but isn't finished. Ready for slab or ceramic countertops and cabinets.

LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2012 12:00 AM

Listed by Ann Dail • Baton Rouge Area Homes LLC
P: (225) 202-1554 C: (225) 761-0551 brah.team@gmail.com

Property Details for 538 North 8th Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR201210162

Days on Market

100

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

1967

Lot Size

0.09 AC / 3,825 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Acadian Style

Subdivision Name

Jackson Gardens

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$175,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

86.9%

1/19

$149,000

Sold 06/22/26

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,179
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,307
Square Feet: 0.19
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,100
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

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1/17

$130,000

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,117
Square Feet: 0.09
Acres

416 Wabash Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,300
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,271
Square Feet: 0.18
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,360
Square Feet: 0.14
Acres

709 Bungalow Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

1/27

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 859
Square Feet: 0.04
Acres

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,174
Square Feet: 1
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Building Information for 538 North 8th Street

Stories1Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,825 SF

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$1,081 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$864

Property Taxes

$217

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Property Information for 538 North 8th Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From I-110 exit north st. Left onto North Blvd toward the river. Left onto 8th street. Property is on left.
Latitude: 30.45

Longitude: -91.18
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,967
In City Limits: Yes
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 50

Parking

Parking Features: 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: 7

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1368.0
Building Area Total: 1718.0

Living Area: 1368.0
Living Area Source: Measured
Lot Features: Zero Lot Line
Lot Size Dimensions: 45X85
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 350

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: Other See Remarks
Spec List Type Disclosure: N/A

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Cement Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 1
Bedrooms Total: 2

Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Equipment: Security System
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bathroom, Dining Room
Bathrooms Display: 1/0

Room Information

RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1)

Property History for 538 North 8th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 21, 2012	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201210162		—
Dec 19, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #345859530		—
Oct 25, 2012	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201210162		—
Jul 17, 2012	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201210162	$170,000	—
Jun 6, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250872972		—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/21/2012	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201210162	—
12/19/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #345859530	—
10/25/2012	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201210162	—
07/17/2012	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201210162	$170,000
06/06/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250872972	—

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

Public Records for 538 North 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,971Additions$17,741Total$19,712

Tax Record2025$2,604 ($217 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size880 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN155616

Schools near 538 North 8th Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	1.4 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	6.8 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	6.5 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	4.9 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.8 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	1.4 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Park Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	1.4 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation CharterK to 12 Nearby school	6.8 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	6.5 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	4.9 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.8 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	1.4 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.3 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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