655 Rapides Street

Closed 3/26/18

Sold

Last List Price

$219,900

2 beds2 baths1,157 sqft$190/sqft

655 Rapides St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

4,800 sq ftLot Size

$190/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

You just have to see this charming cottage for yourself. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, wood floors, high ceilings and crown molding throughout. You'll love the kitchen with with new cabinets, gas stove, and good counter space. Refrigerator and microwave to remain as well as the washer and dryer in the large utility room. Both bedrooms have good closet space and the master bedroom has a full bath. Just a few of the many other features this cute home has to offer include all new energy efficient double...You just have to see this charming cottage for yourself. 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, wood floors, high ceilings and crown molding throughout. You'll love the kitchen with with new cabinets, gas stove, and good counter space. Refrigerator and microwave to remain as well as the washer and dryer in the large utility room. Both bedrooms have good closet space and the master bedroom has a full bath. Just a few of the many other features this cute home has to offer include all new energy efficient double pane windows, 1 car carport and fenced back yard with a nice sized workshop. All this and much more located in desirable Capital Heights just a few minutes from downtown, Louisiana State University, Interstates and is walking distance to many shops, restaurants, nightlife and more. Don't miss this wonderful home in the perfect location!

Listed by: James S Fogle 225.229.1520 jamesfogle@glissonproperties.com • Century 21 Investment Realty

Listing closed: 03/26/2018 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2018002846

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$228,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

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Bathrooms: 1,150
Square Feet: 0.08
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Square Feet: 0.04
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Property Information for 655 Rapides Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style: Cottage Style
Subdivision Name: Capital Heights

Building Information

Stories: 1
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Government St. to Rapides
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.13
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
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

Tax Legal Description: Lot C Square 1 Capital Heights
Tax Lot: C

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1157.0
Building Area Total: 1694.0

Living Area: 1157.0
Living Area Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 40x120
Storage Sq Ft: 353
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 184

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 41-50 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Asbestos, Frame
Fencing: Full

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

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2

Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Vinyl Tile Floor, Wood
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 2/

Room Information

BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath
RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 655 Rapides Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 26, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622508951		—
Mar 26, 2018	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2018002846		—
Feb 24, 2018	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2018002846		—
Feb 22, 2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018002846	$219,900	—
Jan 23, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250926675		—
Jul 30, 2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200471656		—
Jul 19, 2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200471656		—
Jun 1, 2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200471656	$132,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/26/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #622508951	—
03/26/2018	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2018002846	—
02/24/2018	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2018002846	—
02/22/2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018002846	$219,900
01/23/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250926675	—
07/30/2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200471656	—
07/19/2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200471656	—
06/01/2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200471656	$132,500

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

Public Records for 655 Rapides Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,500Additions$17,400Total$20,900

Tax Record2025$1,877 ($156 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,182 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,182 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN495441

Schools near 655 Rapides 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	1.8 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	5.7 mi
7/10	White Hills Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	10.4 mi
6/10	Ryan Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	7.0 mi
7/10	Westminster Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	3.2 mi
NR	Country Day School Of Baton Rouge	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.8 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lasalle Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.8 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation CharterK to 12 Nearby school	5.7 mi
7/10	White Hills Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	10.4 mi
6/10	Ryan Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	7.0 mi
7/10	Westminster Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	3.2 mi
NR	Country Day School Of Baton Rouge PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 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: 655 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$219,900	2	2	1,157	4,800
669 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$180,000	–	–	1,100	–
641 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$135,000	–	–	1,328	–
677 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$261,000	3	2	1,314	4,800
633 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$287,900	2	2	1,448	4,800
625 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$194,700	–	–	1,585	–
672 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	18,180	–
652 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$240,000	3	1	1,271	6,534
5665 Capital Heights Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$112,000	–	–	1,000	–
5655 Capital Heights Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$225,000	–	–	1,500	7,275
609 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,092	–
707 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$307,500	–	–	1,150	–
5664 Capital Heights Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	952	–
608 Rapides Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$120,000	–	–	850	–
657 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$225,000	2	1	1,285	7,200
720 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	–	14,375

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