6940 Government Street

Closed 6/11/01

Sold

Last List Price

$189,900

3 beds3 baths2,461 sqft$77/sqft

6940 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

$77/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Marble window seats, granite flr in foyer, lg walk-in closets w/b-i drawers in mbr, new roof, dbl ovens, full brick wall in den w/true fp. Tiled flrs in bas. Mature trees. Show well!Marble window seats, granite flr in foyer, lg walk-in closets w/b-i drawers in mbr, new roof, dbl ovens, full brick wall in den w/true fp. Tiled flrs in bas. Mature trees. Show well!

Listing Agent

Leland Lambert
Listing Agent
Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
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Call Text

Listing closed: 06/11/2001 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR199817736

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Bathrooms: 2,194
Square Feet: 0.25
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Property Information for 6940 Government Street

Property Details

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

Building Information

Stories: 1

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: BETWEEN DONMOOR AND LOBDELL
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.12
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 0
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, Garage
Carport Sq Ft: 0

Garage Sq Ft: 393

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 Fee: $.00
Tax Legal Description: SQUARE = 31

Tax Lot: B

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 2461.0
Building Area Total: 3134.0

Living Area: 2461.0
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X228.2X100X228.4
Storage Sq Ft: 0
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 280

Property and Assessments

Home Warranty: Yes
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Property Type: Residential
Apx Age: 31-40 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch

Fencing: Chain Link, Wood
Foundation Details: Slab
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio: Open
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range, Wall Oven
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Slate, Vinyl Sheet Floor
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Attic Access, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Other Equipment: Garage Door Opener, Smoke Detector
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry
Bathrooms Display: 2/1

Room Information

BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Laundry (L1),Pantry (L1)

Property History for 6940 Government Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 11, 2001	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199817736		—
May 22, 2001	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199817736		—
Jan 21, 2000	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199817736	$189,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/11/2001	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199817736	—
05/22/2001	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199817736	—
01/21/2000	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199817736	$189,900

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

Public Records for 6940 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$7,500Additions$27,300Total$34,800

Tax Record2025$3,606 ($301 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,449 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,449 SqFtLot Size22,651 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN723487

Schools near 6940 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	1.1 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	6.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	6.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	5.5 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy	Charter - Choice school	6 to 8	4.1 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lasalle Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation CharterK to 12 Nearby school	6.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	6.9 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	5.5 mi
1/10	Helix Legal Academy Charter6 to 8 Choice school	4.1 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School PrivatePK 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 6940 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$189,900	3	3	2,461	–
580 Keed Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$254,900	2	1	1,310	13,939
6930 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	3,310	67,954
588 Keed Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,350	–
620 Keed Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$299,000	3	2	1,578	12,196
7004 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$459,000	3	2	2,279	14,374
6844 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$735,000	5	4	3,782	43,560
640 Keed Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$140,000	2	1	1,446	12,320
6941 Alden Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$159,900	3	2	2,325	15,450
589 Keed Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$309,900	3	2	1,701	15,681
6959 Alden Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	903	–
6923 Alden Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$125,000	3	2	1,540	–
3923 Jefferson Hills Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	3,976	43,560
6961 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$390,000	4	3	4,120	40,200
7016 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$549,999	3	3	2,327	15,638
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