657 Lettsworth Street

Closed 1/10/25

Last List Price

$100,000

2 beds1 bath932 sqft$107/sqft

657 Lettsworth St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Description

This turnkey home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or investors! Ideally located near Downtown, Mid City, and LSU, it seamlessly blends modern updates--such as fresh paint, new light fixtures, wood laminate flooring, and more--with the timeless charm of its original construction. With easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and everything Baton Rouge has to offer, this home is perfect for both living and investment. Ready for immediate occupancy, it presents great potential...This turnkey home is a fantastic opportunity for first-time buyers or investors! Ideally located near Downtown, Mid City, and LSU, it seamlessly blends modern updates--such as fresh paint, new light fixtures, wood laminate flooring, and more--with the timeless charm of its original construction. With easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and everything Baton Rouge has to offer, this home is perfect for both living and investment. Ready for immediate occupancy, it presents great potential for anyone looking to settle in or expand their real estate portfolio.

LISTING CLOSED: 01/10/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Ericka Queen • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
P: (225) 768-1800 C: (225) 223-1604 soldbyqueen@kw.com

Property Details for 657 Lettsworth Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

BR2024021019

Days on Market

Taxes

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Detached Single Family

Year Built

1950

Lot Size

0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

Architectural Style

Cottage Style

Subdivision Name

Suburb Swart Addition

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$95,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

87.4%

1/15

$105,000

Sold 04/24/26

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 864
Square Feet: 0.09
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Bathrooms: 888
Square Feet: 0.09
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,100
Square Feet: 0.02
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1/8

$69,500

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 885
Square Feet: 0.08
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1/15

$89,000

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2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 750
Square Feet: 0.1
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 890
Square Feet: 0.08
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Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 748
Square Feet: 0.3
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Bathrooms: 776
Square Feet: 0.05
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Building Information for 657 Lettsworth Street

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

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Principal and Interest

$508

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 657 Lettsworth Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: From East Blvd, turn left on Lettsworth St.
Latitude: 30.43

Longitude: -91.18
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,950
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 52

Parking

Parking Features: Carport

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: 1-3, Subdivision: Swart Addition, Lot: 8, Block: 2. Lot 8 Sq. 2 Add. Sub. Swart, 40 Ft. On Lettsworth St. X 105 Ft.

Tax Lot: 8

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 932.0
Building Area Total: 1031.0

Living Area: 932.0
Living Area Source: Estimated
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x100
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 99

Property and Assessments

Parcel Number: 493813
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Property Type: Residential
Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 51-75 Years
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 the appropriate section on P/A, entitled Waiver of Warranty.
Overall Condition: Excellent

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: None

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Pool Private: No
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Microwave
Bathrooms Full: 1

Bedrooms Total: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Laminate
Heating: Central
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Bath: Full, Kitchen
Bathrooms Display: 1/

Room Information

BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Shower Combo
BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan

RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bath: Full (L1),Kitchen (L1)
KF Kitchen Features: Counters Laminate

Property History for 657 Lettsworth Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 10, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1548901966		—
Jan 10, 2025	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2024021019		—
Dec 9, 2024	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2024021019		—
Nov 18, 2024	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2024021019	$100,000	—
Apr 21, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488751466		—
Sep 17, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #556936751		—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/10/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1548901966	—
01/10/2025	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2024021019	—
12/09/2024	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2024021019	—
11/18/2024	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2024021019	$100,000
04/21/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1488751466	—
09/17/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #556936751	—

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

Public Records for 657 Lettsworth Street

Taxable ValueLand$900Additions$7,650Total$8,550

Tax Record2025$1,048 ($87 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0StyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN493813

Schools near 657 Lettsworth 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	7.8 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.7 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.7 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	6.1 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	2.6 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy	Charter - Choice school	6 to 8	1.3 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	Charity Christian Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.7 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School	Private - Nearby school	K to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	7.8 mi
6/10	Glasgow Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.7 mi
2/10	Mckinley Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.7 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	6.1 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	2.6 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy Charter6 to 8 Choice school	1.3 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Charity Christian Academy PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	St. Francis Xavier School PrivateK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 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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