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Last List Price
5 beds3,782 sqft$194/sqft
6844 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$194/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This 1940s five bedroom and three and half bath home sits on an acre lot in the heart of Old Goodwood. The home features lush mature landscaping, large inground pool, detached cottage, beautiful original hardwood floors and tons of storage throughout. The gourmet kitchen features new top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, and oversized center island overlooking manicured yard. Breakfast room with one-of-a-kind woodwork handpicked and designed by original owner. Upstairs boosts large bedrooms...This 1940s five bedroom and three and half bath home sits on an acre lot in the heart of Old Goodwood. The home features lush mature landscaping, large inground pool, detached cottage, beautiful original hardwood floors and tons of storage throughout. The gourmet kitchen features new top-of-the-line appliances, granite countertops, and oversized center island overlooking manicured yard. Breakfast room with one-of-a-kind woodwork handpicked and designed by original owner. Upstairs boosts large bedrooms with 5th bedroom perfect for office or nursery. All windows with beautiful views overlooking the property with tons of natural light. Detached cottage with full bath, garden shed, and already plumbed for a kitchen. Backyard with composite decking and pool with top rated, removable security fence. Close to shopping and restaurants, walking distance to Our Lady of Mercy. Home is setback on soon to be finished Government Street "Road Diet" with added green space, decreased traffic flow, and bike lanes.
  • Listed by: Patton P Brantley 225.766.1000 pattonbrantley@gmail.com • Patton Brantley Realty Group
Listing closed: 07/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2020007430

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$590,000

Avg days on market

95

Sale-to-list ratio

88.1%

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Location

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Property Information for 6844 Government Street

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Architectural Style: French Style
  • Subdivision Name: Goodwood Place
  • Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Home is located on Government between Lobdell and Jefferson Hwy.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.12
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,941
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 4+ Car, Carport
  • Carport Sq Ft: 756
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 Amenities: Park, Playground, Subd Public Transit
  • Association: No
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 2-A-1 & 2-C-1 of Goodwood Place
  • Tax Lot: 2-A-1 & 2-C-1
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3782.0
  • Building Area Total: 4760.0
  • Living Area: 3782.0
  • Living Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Features: Additional Land, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 303.4 x 150 x 303
  • Storage Sq Ft: 78
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 144
Property and Assessments
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Conveyed
  • Apx Age: 76 + 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 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: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Landscaped, Lighting
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Full
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Frontage Length: 150
  • Other Structures: Guest House, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio: Open
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 2
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Multi Units
  • Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: 2 or More Units
  • Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Sun Room
  • Bathrooms Display: 3/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BA Master Bath: MBA Separate Shower,MBA Tub: Garden/Soaking,MBA Walk-In Closets
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Split,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)
  • RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Island,Pantry

Property History for 6844 Government Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 17, 2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

Jun 2, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

May 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

$735,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/17/2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

06/02/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

05/15/2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020007430

$735,000

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

Public Records for 6844 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$56,388Total$63,888
Tax Record2025$7,172 ($598 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,872 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1264974

Schools near 6844 Government Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Charter - K to 12
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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 6844 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$735,000
5
3,782
43,560
3,976
43,560
$674,900
4
3,931
60,112
3,310
67,954
$559,000
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2,415
10,454
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