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Last List Price
3 beds1,729 sqft

561 Franklin St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great find in Capital Heights with lots of curb appeal. Large rooms, original wood floors, large storage room and covered carport. Glassed in sunroom (not included in square footage of living area). Very well kept and nicely landscaped. Newer architectural roof. Great opportunity to make this the home you've been looking for!Great find in Capital Heights with lots of curb appeal. Large rooms, original wood floors, large storage room and covered carport. Glassed in sunroom (not included in square footage of living area). Very well kept and nicely landscaped. Newer architectural roof. Great opportunity to make this the home you've been looking for!
  • Listed by: Sheryle W Bernhard 225.772.5939 sherylebernhard@cox.net • Home Sweet Home Realty LLC
Listing closed: 06/30/2014 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR201404976
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Median sold price

$220,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 561 Franklin Street

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Cottage Style
  • Subdivision Name: Capital Heights

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jefferson Highway North to Government Street, Turn Left, Franklin is first street on left. House is first on left.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.13
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Covered, Carport Rear, Off Street
  • Carport Sq Ft: 240
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: Lt. 7, Sq. 2 & 1/2 of lot 6
  • Tax Lot: 7

Property

Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1729.0
  • Building Area Total: 2394.0
  • Living Area: 1729.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 60 X 120
  • Storage Sq Ft: 257
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 195
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Reserved
  • 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: Atmos

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Porch
  • Fencing: Privacy, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Sheet Floor, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0

Room Information

Room Information
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Family (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)

Property History for 561 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 30, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418786159

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Jun 30, 2014

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201404976

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May 22, 2014

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201404976

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/30/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #418786159

—
06/30/2014

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201404976

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05/22/2014

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201404976

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

Public records

561 Franklin Street

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

1,845 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,845 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

EAST BATON ROUGE

APN

685852

Schools near 561 Franklin Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - K to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

IDEA Innovation
CharterK to 12

White Hills Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

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: 561 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$235,900
3
1,729
7,200
–
–
–
1,123
–
$245,000
3
1,687
7,200
$365,000
3
1,822
4,791
–
–
–
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43,560
$720,000
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9,100
43,560

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