6230 Government Street

Closed 3/12/09

Sold

Last List Price

$495,000

3 beds5 baths3,918 sqft$126/sqft

6230 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.41 acresLot Size

2003Year Built

$126/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

New Orleans Style Custom built home for the owner. This home is as young as 3 years. A massive 4,639 sq. ft. The first floor is the bonus area. It can be utilized for business, storage, entertainment or made into an apartment. The first floor is engineered solid steel pier and beam foundation, it also consist of Hardy Panel Concrete Siding, Soffit and Fascia; which make for a fire and weather resistant structure. The finish is real stucco over cinder block. Double hung insulated vinyl clad windows,lots...New Orleans Style Custom built home for the owner. This home is as young as 3 years. A massive 4,639 sq. ft. The first floor is the bonus area. It can be utilized for business, storage, entertainment or made into an apartment. The first floor is engineered solid steel pier and beam foundation, it also consist of Hardy Panel Concrete Siding, Soffit and Fascia; which make for a fire and weather resistant structure. The finish is real stucco over cinder block. Double hung insulated vinyl clad windows,lots of ironwork throughout house and porches. the rear porches are accessible from every floor. Upon entering the home it starts with cypress leaded double entry door. The floors are solid hardwood oak throughout home. The ceilings start with 21' ceiling with triple stack crown moulding and oversized baseboards. All bedrooms are suites with private full baths and walk in closets. The home is complete with 2 A/C units. The kitchen has lots of cabinets with granite counter tops. This home suits the need of any buyer. Lots and lots of amenities. For example in the living area is a large antique chandelier. (bronze and crystal) Several other antique light fixtures throughout the home. These pieces resided in the 1920-1930's era. The bath area is a dream with whirlpool tub and Italian marble and ceramic floors in all baths. Also in the master bath is a huge ceramic tile with built in seat. Custom art deco lavatories in two full baths. Slate floors in Foyer, kitchen and laundry. Wired for internet and phones (all rooms) a loft / office area on second floor. Ceilings reach 10' on the second floor. 6' privacy fence in backyard Iron entry gate. This must see is a steal which sits on a large shaded lot. The lot measures 100'x 200'. Architectural shingles finalize the home.

Listed by: Vanessa C Higdon 225.755.7022 vphigdon@msn.com • Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
Listed by: Bobby Knaps 225.292.1000 br.adminsupport@latterblum.com • Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood

Listing closed: 03/12/2009 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2007147879

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Property Information for 6230 Government Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style: New Orleans Style
Subdivision Name: Goodwood Place

Building Information

Stories: 3
Year Built: 2003
Lot Size: 0.41 AC / 18,000 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Take Jefferson Hwy to Government St. take a right on Government. House on right.
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.13
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 2,003
In City Limits: Yes
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61

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: Lot 3B2 Square 3 Goodwood Place.

Tax Lot: 3B2

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 3918.0
Building Area Total: 4862.0

Living Area: 3918.0
Living Area Source: Plans
Lot Features: Levee
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X180
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 944

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: Yes
Parcel Number: 708066230GOVERNMENTSTST3B

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 01-03 Years
Sub Type: Single Family Home
Overall Condition: Excellent

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
EL Utilities Elec: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Other, Stucco, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Slab

Pool Private: No
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 3

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Partial: 1

Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Ceiling 9'+
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 4/1

Property History for 6230 Government Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 12, 2009	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #NO676607	$459,000	—
Jul 27, 2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250915131		—
Jul 27, 2007	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2007147879		—
Jun 29, 2007	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2007147879		—
Feb 5, 2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007147879	$495,000	—
Feb 4, 2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO676607	$495,000	—
Aug 30, 2006	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2006124010	$499,900	—
Apr 26, 2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006124010	$549,900	—
Feb 1, 2006	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2005105515	$597,500	—
Sep 11, 2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005105515	$597,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/12/2009	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #NO676607	$459,000
07/27/2007	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250915131	—
07/27/2007	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2007147879	—
06/29/2007	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2007147879	—
02/05/2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007147879	$495,000
02/04/2007	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #NO676607	$495,000
08/30/2006	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2006124010	$499,900
04/26/2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006124010	$549,900
02/01/2006	Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2005105515	$597,500
09/11/2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005105515	$597,500

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

Public Records for 6230 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$50,200Total$57,700

Tax Record2025$6,414 ($534 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,880 SqFtLot Size15,914 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2003Year Renovated2003CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1759248

Schools near 6230 Government Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Lasalle Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.5 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.0 mi
10/10	Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	1.1 mi
4/10	Bernard Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	1.2 mi
8/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	1.2 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lasalle Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.5 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.0 mi
10/10	Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	1.1 mi
4/10	Bernard Terrace Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	1.2 mi
8/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City CharterK to 5 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.2 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: 6230 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$495,000	3	5	3,918	18,000
6246 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$350,000	4	2	2,027	9,760
6210 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$90,000	–	–	1,668	–
6260 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$330,000	3	2	1,465	12,632
6229 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$389,500	3	4	3,067	–
6245 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$339,000	3	2	1,599	10,855
6215 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	2,649	–
6317 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$97,500	–	–	1,297	–
6314 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$285,000	3	1	1,500	9,583
6211 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$205,000	3	3	2,943	19,200
6331 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	2,320	–
6166 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$210,000	–	–	1,870	14,249
6185 Esplanade Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	2,159	–
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