5705 Alexander Avenue

Closed 11/23/22

Last List Price

$64,900

2 beds1 bath845 sqft$77/sqft

5705 Alexander Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Description

ATTENTION Investors, First Time Homeowners, or anyone looking for a cute, ready to move in 2 bedroom 1 bath home nestled on a spacious lot. This home offers wood floors, NEW HVAC system, NEW insulated windows, newer roof, and fresh paint - inside and out. All this adorable home needs is your personal decorating touch! Don't let this one pass you by.....make your viewing appointment today.ATTENTION Investors, First Time Homeowners, or anyone looking for a cute, ready to move in 2 bedroom 1 bath home nestled on a spacious lot. This home offers wood floors, NEW HVAC system, NEW insulated windows, newer roof, and fresh paint - inside and out. All this adorable home needs is your personal decorating touch! Don't let this one pass you by.....make your viewing appointment today.

LISTING CLOSED: 11/23/2022 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

Kim Miller
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Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
P: (225) 235-9587
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Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
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Property Details for 5705 Alexander Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR2022015249

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

Lot Size

0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Cottage Style

Subdivision Name

Legion Village

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$69,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

89.4%

1/5

$71,500

Sold 11/14/24

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 950
Square Feet: 0.2
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 787
Square Feet: 0.15
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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 759
Square Feet: 0.23
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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 954
Square Feet: 0.22
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1/8

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 981
Square Feet: 0.14
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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 750
Square Feet: 0.16
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1/12

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 730
Square Feet: 0.25
Acres

3648 Iroquois Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

1/3

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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 900
Square Feet: 0.18
Acres

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Bathrooms: 1,002
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood

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Building Information for 5705 Alexander Avenue

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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$388 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$330

Property Taxes

$58

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Property Information for 5705 Alexander Avenue

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: North on I-110 to Hollywood St, left on Hollywood St, right on Breckinridge Ave., right on Alexander Dr., home on right.
Latitude: 30.50

Longitude: -91.16
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 31

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car

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 1-2, LOT:227, SUBDIV:LEGION VILLAGE.

Tax Lot: 227

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 845.0
Building Area Total: 845.0

Living Area: 845.0
Living Area Source: Measured
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Size Dimensions: 51 x 100

Property and Assessments

Parcel Number: 00237426
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Property Type: Residential
Mineral Rights: Negotiable
Apx Age: 41-50 Years
Spec List Type Disclosure: Sellers elect to sell property with full waiver of warranty & Redhibition rights at Act of Sale per LACC.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: None

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Fencing: Chain Link, Partial

Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Private: No
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Microwave, Range
Bathrooms Full: 1

Bedrooms Total: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Vinyl Tile Floor, Wood
Heating: Electric
Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Family Room, Other
Bathrooms Display: 1/

Room Information

BD Master Bedroom: No MBR features specified
RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Family (L1),Other (L1)

Property History for 5705 Alexander Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 23, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1501742758		—
Nov 23, 2022	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2022015249		—
Oct 29, 2022	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2022015249		—
Oct 3, 2022	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2022015249	$64,900	—
Aug 4, 2006	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2006124944		—
Jul 15, 2006	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2006124944		—
Apr 29, 2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006124944	$29,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/23/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1501742758	—
11/23/2022	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2022015249	—
10/29/2022	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2022015249	—
10/03/2022	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2022015249	$64,900
08/04/2006	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2006124944	—
07/15/2006	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2006124944	—
04/29/2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006124944	$29,000

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

Public Records for 5705 Alexander Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,000Additions$4,700Total$5,700

Tax Record2025$699 ($58 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN237426

Schools near 5705 Alexander Avenue

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Melrose Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	3.2 mi
9/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus	Charter - Choice school	K to 10	11.3 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	9.8 mi
6/10	South Baton Rouge Charter Academy	Charter - Choice school	PK to 8	10.5 mi
NR	The Emerge School for Autism	Charter - Nearby school	K to 3	9.8 mi
10/10	Mayfair Laboratory School	Public - Choice school	K to 8	9.1 mi
NR	Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School	Private - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Redemptorist High School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	Redemptorist St. Gerard School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Melrose Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	3.2 mi
9/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Materra Campus CharterK to 10 Choice school	11.3 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation CharterK to 12 Nearby school	9.8 mi
6/10	South Baton Rouge Charter Academy CharterPK to 8 Choice school	10.5 mi
NR	The Emerge School for Autism CharterK to 3 Nearby school	9.8 mi
10/10	Mayfair Laboratory School PublicK to 8 Choice school	9.1 mi
NR	Cristo Rey Baton Rouge Franciscan High School Private9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
NR	Redemptorist High School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Redemptorist St. Gerard School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 5705 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$64,900	2	1	845	8,276
5717 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$17,000	–	–	–	–
5655 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$11,000	–	–	–	43,560
5729 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$56,650	–	–	–	–
5716 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$155,000	3	2	1,002	7,840
5666 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$15,000	–	–	–	–
5643 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5712 Breckenridge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$17,167	–	–	–	–
5724 Breckenridge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$7,223	–	–	–	–
5680 Breckenridge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5741 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$19,000	–	–	–	–
5654 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5668 Breckenridge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5736 Breckenridge Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5631 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	–	–	–	–	–
5730 Alexander Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805	$155,000	3	2	1,002	7,840

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