561 Franklin Street
Description
- Listed by: Sheryle W Bernhard 225.772.5939 sherylebernhard@cox.net • Home Sweet Home Realty LLC
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$225,000
Avg days on market
123
Sale-to-list ratio
86.0%
Baton Rouge, LA
9 comparable properties found
$199,900
Sold 07/24/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,816
- Square Feet
- 0.38
- Acres
$270,000
Sold 09/20/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,620
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$275,000
Sold 12/31/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,614
- Square Feet
- 0.26
- Acres
$245,000
Sold 11/24/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,797
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
$269,000
Sold 03/10/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,552
- Square Feet
- 0.29
- Acres
$275,000
Sold 09/09/24
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,736
- Square Feet
- 0.35
- Acres
$265,000
Sold 03/07/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,558
- Square Feet
- 0.39
- Acres
$185,000
Sold 03/12/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,478
- Square Feet
- 0.25
- Acres
$164,900
Sold 04/24/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,560
- Square Feet
- 0.22
- Acres
Location
Sold By Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
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1Property Information for 561 Franklin Street
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish
- Architectural Style: Cottage Style
- Subdivision Name: Capital Heights
- Stories: 1
- Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,200 SF
- 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 Features: 2 Car, Covered, Carport Rear, Off Street
- Carport Sq Ft: 240
- School District: East Baton Rouge
- High School: East Baton Rouge
- Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
- Middle School: East Baton Rouge
- Association: No
- Tax Legal Description: Lt. 7, Sq. 2 & 1/2 of lot 6
- Tax Lot: 7
- 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 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.
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- GS Utilities Gas: Atmos
- 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
- 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
- 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
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418786159 | — | |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | — | |
| May 22, 2014 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | — | |
| Apr 14, 2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | $235,900 | — |
| May 5, 2003 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | — | |
| Mar 6, 2003 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | — | |
| Oct 25, 2002 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | $139,900 | — |
| Feb 1, 2002 | Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR200229085 | $139,900 | — |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200229085 | $139,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418786159 | — |
| 06/30/2014 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | — |
| 05/22/2014 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | — |
| 04/14/2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201404976 | $235,900 |
| 05/05/2003 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | — |
| 03/06/2003 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | — |
| 10/25/2002 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200235354 | $139,900 |
| 02/01/2002 | Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR200229085 | $139,900 |
| 07/10/2001 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200229085 | $139,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 561 Franklin Street
Schools near 561 Franklin Street
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
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 561 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | $235,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,729 | 7,200 |
– | – | – | 1,123 | – | |
$245,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,687 | 7,200 | |
$365,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,822 | 4,791 | |
– | – | – | – | 43,560 | |
$720,000 | – | – | 9,100 | 43,560 | |
$284,000 | – | – | 1,100 | – | |
$189,900 | 3 | 1 | 1,305 | 7,200 | |
$120,000 | – | – | 850 | – | |
– | – | – | 1,110 | – | |
$105,900 | 2 | 2 | 1,057 | 7,200 | |
$176,900 | – | – | 1,310 | – | |
– | – | – | 1,676 | – | |
$138,000 | – | – | 1,132 | – | |
$250,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,584 | 7,200 | |
$169,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,706 | 7,200 |
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