Sold
Last List Price
3 beds800 sqft$38/sqft
5659 Matthews St, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,600 sq ftLot Size
1961Year Built
$38/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is a Great property for an investor or a first time home owner just starting out. The location in great and has easy access to shopping and public transportation. Note are lower than rent. Check out this beauty.This is a Great property for an investor or a first time home owner just starting out. The location in great and has easy access to shopping and public transportation. Note are lower than rent. Check out this beauty.
  • Listed by: Perry J Musgrow 225.931.0943 pmusgrow@elifinrealty.com • Clear Choice Realty Louisiana
Listing closed: 12/05/2011 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR201113913

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$45,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

81.8%

Baton Rouge, LA

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Location

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Sold By Coldwell Banker ONE

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$183 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$152

Property Taxes

$31

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 5659 Matthews Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Traditional Style
  • Subdivision Name: Greendale
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: North on Airline from FLordia Blvd right on Greenwell Street, Left on Denova and right on Dan. Dan turns into Matthews.
  • Latitude: 30.50
  • Longitude: -91.12
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,961
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 22
Parking
  • Parking Features: 2 Car
  • Carport Sq Ft: 199
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: Lot 120, Greendale Subdivision
  • Tax Lot: 120
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 800.0
  • Building Area Total: 999.0
  • Living Area: 800.0
  • Living Area Source: Measured
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 56 X 100
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 41-50 Years
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Multi Units, Window Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Sheet Floor
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Bath: Full, Den, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 1/0
Room Information
Room Information
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Den (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 5659 Matthews Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 5, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #320413295

Dec 5, 2011

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201113913

Dec 1, 2011

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201113913

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/05/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #320413295

12/05/2011

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201113913

12/01/2011

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201113913

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

Public Records for 5659 Matthews Street

Taxable ValueLand$493Additions$2,038Total$2,531
Tax Record2025$376 ($31 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1261274

Schools near 5659 Matthews Street

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

Merrydale Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Glen Oaks Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
PublicPK to 6

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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