643 St Joseph Street

Closed 11/3/22

Last List Price

$275,000

2 beds2 baths1,272 sqft$216/sqft

643 St Joseph St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Description

100% financing opportunity for owner occupants with Opportunity Advantage Program. Seller to help with closing costs with acceptable offer. Here is your opportunity to own a piece of history. You will love this Creole Shotgun Cottage-Style home with Greek Revival elements. The presence of machine-cut nails used in framing indicates the original construction date in the late 1800s. The first record of the house appears on an insurance map from 1892. The home features original heart of pine flooring...100% financing opportunity for owner occupants with Opportunity Advantage Program. Seller to help with closing costs with acceptable offer. Here is your opportunity to own a piece of history. You will love this Creole Shotgun Cottage-Style home with Greek Revival elements. The presence of machine-cut nails used in framing indicates the original construction date in the late 1800s. The first record of the house appears on an insurance map from 1892. The home features original heart of pine flooring throughout. Lower window sashes were made from a demolished courthouse in Little Rock, AR. Original 1800s hand-turned, interior, cypress columns. Makers note is still pinned to the interior. Original beaded-board wainscoting in the dining area. Hand-made cypress exterior doors fabricated from old floor joist taken from the house. Original cypress 6x6 sills with treated, pine 6x6 augmentation. All new Electrical and Plumbing were installed during comprehensive restoration in 1998. HVAC and ductwork were replaced in 2020. Original 19th-century bathtubs (Master bath is extra-long). Stainless steel countertops in the kitchen, and reclaimed cypress in the bathroom. Original heart-pine ceiling joists exposed, some showing hand-milling marks. Builders signature left behind added sheetrock. Original, coal-burning fireplace (closed and non-functional, could be converted) with Virginia Blue Slate hearth added with walnut trim. A heavy-gauge tin roof was installed at the time of renovation, along with skylights. A brick courtyard made with bricks from a Civil War Era Birmingham munitions factory. The possible one-time home of a stonemason who worked on the state capital carved limestone blocks and pavers found in excavation to install a custom iron bridge across the canal at the back of the property. A substantial back lot with an existing concrete slab is suitable for development, workshop, outdoor kitchen, or guest structure. This is a must see property!

LISTING CLOSED: 11/03/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Kristina M Cusick • Town & Parish Realty
P: (225) 572-2932 C: (225) 572-2932 kristina@townandparish.com

Property Details for 643 St Joseph Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR2022005751

Days on Market

151

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family / Historical

Year Built

1892

Lot Size

0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

New Orleans Style

Subdivision Name

Beauregard Town

Waterfront Features

Canal Front

Zoning

Commercial Zone

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Median sold price

$269,900

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

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Building Information for 643 St Joseph Street

Stories2Year Built1892Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,356 SF

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$1,588 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,398

Property Taxes

$190

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Property Information for 643 St Joseph Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Government Street to St. Joseph
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.18
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,892
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 51

Parking

Parking Features: No Covered Parking, On Street

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 1-1, LOT:4 PT, SQUARE:59, SUBDIV:BEAUREGARD TOWN. SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 4.

Tax Lot: 4 PT

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1272.0
Building Area Total: 1450.0

Living Area: 1272.0
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Additional Land, Bulkhead, Level, Rectangular Lot
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Size Dimensions: 33x133x32x133
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 178

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: No
Parcel Number: 00077682

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 76 + Years
Sub Type: Historical
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."

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Laundry Room

Fencing: Other
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Frontage Length: 33
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio: Concrete, Patio: Open, Porch
Pool Private: No
Roof: Metal
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Double Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wall Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bedrooms Total: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Masonry
Flooring: Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 2/

Room Information

BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Clawfoot
BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling 9'+,MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Down Stairs

RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)
RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+)
KF Kitchen Features: Counters Solid Surface

Property History for 643 St Joseph Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 3, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1500598036		—
Nov 3, 2022	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2022005751		—
Sep 17, 2022	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2022005751		—
Apr 19, 2022	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2022005751	$275,000	—
Jul 28, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420905152		—
Jul 28, 2014	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201407870		—
Jun 20, 2014	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201407870		—
Jun 7, 2014	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201407870	$199,750	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/03/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1500598036	—
11/03/2022	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2022005751	—
09/17/2022	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2022005751	—
04/19/2022	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2022005751	$275,000
07/28/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #420905152	—
07/28/2014	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201407870	—
06/20/2014	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201407870	—
06/07/2014	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201407870	$199,750

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

Public Records for 643 St Joseph Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$18,750Total$23,750

Tax Record2025$2,281 ($190 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN77682

Schools near 643 St Joseph Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	7.2 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	5.6 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.0 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.1 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Christs Way Academy Of Learning	Private - Nearby school	3 to 10	0.6 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	7.2 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	5.6 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.0 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.1 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Christs Way Academy Of Learning Private3 to 10 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.5 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: 643 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$275,000	2	2	1,272	4,356
639 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$60,000	1	–	500	4,200
657 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,307	43,560
823 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$187,000	2	1	925	3,049
625 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	3,202	–
634 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$185,000	2	1	885	–
833 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,236	–
615 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,824	–
628 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$218,600	2	2	1,508	4,080
839 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	939	–
622 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$134,900	2	1	1,258	3,534
824 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	965	–
655 Beauregard Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$265,000	2	2	1,386	5,662
756-760 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$234,000	2	2	1,501	–
756 Europe Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$234,000	–	–	1,229	–
601 St Joseph Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	2,102	9,216

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