5980 Government Street

Closed 10/6/09
Closed 10/6/09
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Sold
Last List Price
$288,000
4 beds2,713 sqft$106/sqft
5980 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.38 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Looking for vintage charm with up to date modern day luxuries? Well look no further this home has it all! This completely updated home from top to bottom has a split floor plan, is choc full of character and is an entertainers PARADISE. This home boasts a fully wired home theater room, that's right it's own theater not just a media room. Picture yourself watching the LSU games in your own home theater. On top of that the home has a formal living room, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office, a dinning room,...Looking for vintage charm with up to date modern day luxuries? Well look no further this home has it all! This completely updated home from top to bottom has a split floor plan, is choc full of character and is an entertainers PARADISE. This home boasts a fully wired home theater room, that's right it's own theater not just a media room. Picture yourself watching the LSU games in your own home theater. On top of that the home has a formal living room, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, an office, a dinning room, and washer/dryer is located inside. Enter the office with double glass doors & cypress flooring, the family room has original oak flooring along with the dinning room and 2 of the bedrooms, ample maple cabinetry in the kitchen, the master bedroom is a great size and the master bath boasts a separate shower and a jacuzzi tub. Located on a fabulous large lot, full privacy fencing in the backyard, a deck for entertaining & barbecues, a large workshop with it's own electrical wiring, beautiful landscaping in the front, with tons of off street parking enough to fit an RV and still have parking room. Picture yourself living in one of the best location in town with this home. Close to Town Center, restaurants, hospitals, parks and downtown. As an added bonus washer, dryer & fridge will remain at no value. Please take a look at the list of amenities!
  • Listed by: Jennifer A Dazet 225.768.1800 jennifer@dazetrealty.com • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Listing closed: 10/06/2009 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR200910222

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$269,000

Avg days on market

129

Sale-to-list ratio

84.7%

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Property Information for 5980 Government Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • County: East Baton Rouge Parish
  • Architectural Style: Cottage Style
  • Subdivision Name: Goodwood Place
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.38 AC / 16,600 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Jefferson to (R) on Government home is located on the right
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.13
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,950
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 4+ 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 Lot: 2-B
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2713.0
  • Building Area Total: 2713.0
  • Living Area: 2713.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X166
Property and Assessments
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Entergy
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Other
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Multi Units
  • Fireplace Features: Masonry
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ice Maker
  • Other Equipment: Security System
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Office, Workshop, Other
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/0
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Bath: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Family (L1),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1),Workshop (L1),Other (L1)

Property History for 5980 Government Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 6, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276651973

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Oct 6, 2009

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200910222

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Sep 8, 2009

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200910222

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/06/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276651973

—
10/06/2009

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR200910222

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09/08/2009

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR200910222

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

Public Records for 5980 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$26,500Total$34,000
Tax Record2025$3,508 ($292 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,654 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN623792

Schools near 5980 Government Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
IDEA Innovation
Charter - K to 12
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter - K to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Lasalle Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

IDEA Innovation
CharterK to 12

Helix Aviation Academy
CharterK to 9

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: 5980 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$288,000
4
2,713
16,600
5970 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$275,000
4
3,509
16,820
5921 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
–
–
–
4,110
–
5921 Esplanade, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$339,900
3
2,455
–
6024 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$250,000
3
1,287
14,810
5985 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
–
–
–
2,200
–

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