6947 Government Street
Description
- Listed by: Susan M Watson 225.485.9822 Soldbysusanwatson@gmail.com • Eleve Realty
- Listed by: Danyale Thibodeaux 225.485.9822 mail@brandoncraft.com • Craft Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$525,000
Avg days on market
49
Sale-to-list ratio
92.6%
Baton Rouge, LA
9 comparable properties found
$549,000
Sold 03/14/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,637
- Square Feet
- 0.66
- Acres
$699,000
Sold 06/12/26
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- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,773
- Square Feet
- 0.86
- Acres
$500,000
Sold 08/29/26
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- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,747
- Square Feet
- 0.21
- Acres
$175,000
Sold 02/04/26
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- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,272
- Square Feet
- 0.2
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$489,000
Sold 11/24/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,409
- Square Feet
- 0.72
- Acres
$550,000
Sold 05/30/25
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,580
- Square Feet
- 0.38
- Acres
$480,000
Sold 08/29/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,459
- Square Feet
- 0.28
- Acres
$670,000
Sold 04/09/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,563
- Square Feet
- 0.23
- Acres
$679,900
Sold 07/13/26
- 5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,961
- Square Feet
- 0.48
- Acres
Location
Sold By Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
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1Property Information for 6947 Government Street
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
- County: East Baton Rouge Parish
- Architectural Style: Colonial Style
- Subdivision Name: North Goodwood
- Stories: 2
- Lot Size: 0.53 AC / 23,086 SF
- Directions: From Lobdell, Take Left on Government, Home is on the right.
- Latitude: 30.45
- Longitude: -91.12
- MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
- Year Built: 0
- Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
- Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport Rear
- Carport Sq Ft: 694
- School District: East Baton Rouge
- High School: East Baton Rouge
- Elementary School: East Baton Rouge
- Middle School: East Baton Rouge
- Association: No
- Tax Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: NORTHGOODWOOD, LOT: 11, BLOCK: 9.
- Tax Lot: 11
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3854.0
- Building Area Total: 4908.0
- Living Area: 3854.0
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Acres: 0.53
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100x201
- Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 360
- Parcel Number: 599506
- 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
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- GS Utilities Gas: Atmos
- Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
- Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch
- Fencing: Brick, Full, Other, Wrought Iron
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Other Structures: Cabana, Gazebo
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open, Porch
- Pool Features: In Ground, Gunite
- Pool Private: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories: 2
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Cooktop, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Partial: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
- Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Gas Log
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Heating: 2 or More Units, Central
- Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling Varied Heights, Crown Molding, Inside Laundry
- Room Type: Bath: Full, Master Bathroom, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Game Room, Sun Room
- Bathrooms Display: 2/1
- BA Master Bath: MBA Double Vanity,MBA Separate Shower,MBA Skylight,MBA Tub: Jetted
- BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Sitting/Office Area
- RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Foyer (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)
- RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bath: Full (L2+),Bath: Master (L2+),Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+),Recreation-Game Rm (L2+)
- KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite,Island,Pantry
Property History for 6947 Government Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1927547915 | — | |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Contract Out ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — | |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $615,000 | — |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $630,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $640,000 | — |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $650,000 | — |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $670,000 | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $675,000 | — |
| May 27, 2025 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $690,000 | — |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #695781912 | — | |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | — | |
| Nov 15, 2020 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | — | |
| Jun 24, 2020 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | $675,000 | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR201405078 | $748,500 | — |
| Apr 12, 2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201405078 | $819,000 | — |
| Jan 16, 2008 | Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2007172099 | $215,000 | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007172099 | $215,000 | — |
| Oct 10, 2005 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2005108571 | $850,000 | — |
| Sep 28, 2005 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005108571 | $850,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1927547915 | — |
| 01/29/2026 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — |
| 12/30/2025 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — |
| 12/30/2025 | Contract Out ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | — |
| 11/30/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $615,000 |
| 10/16/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $630,000 |
| 09/14/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $640,000 |
| 06/27/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $650,000 |
| 06/14/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $670,000 |
| 06/02/2025 | Price Change ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $675,000 |
| 05/27/2025 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2025009829 | $690,000 |
| 12/18/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #695781912 | — |
| 12/18/2020 | Sold ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | — |
| 11/15/2020 | Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | — |
| 06/24/2020 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2020009828 | $675,000 |
| 11/17/2014 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR201405078 | $748,500 |
| 04/12/2014 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201405078 | $819,000 |
| 01/16/2008 | Temporarily Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2007172099 | $215,000 |
| 10/03/2007 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2007172099 | $215,000 |
| 10/10/2005 | Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2005108571 | $850,000 |
| 09/28/2005 | Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2005108571 | $850,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 6947 Government Street
Schools near 6947 Government Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lasalle Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Tara High School Public9 to 12 | ||
BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City CharterK to 5 |
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: 6947 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 | $615,000 | 5 | 3 | 3,854 | 23,086 |
$390,000 | 4 | 3 | 4,120 | 40,200 | |
$495,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,293 | 23,086 | |
$277,000 | 3 | 3 | 3,058 | 20,000 | |
– | – | – | 2,802 | – | |
$495,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,541 | 20,037 | |
$269,900 | 4 | 3 | 2,924 | 20,000 | |
– | – | – | 2,826 | – | |
$199,500 | 3 | 4 | 2,313 | 20,000 | |
– | – | – | 1,426 | – | |
$735,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,782 | 43,560 | |
$415,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,519 | 20,037 | |
– | – | – | 1,966 | – | |
$225,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,575 | 20,000 | |
$189,900 | 3 | 3 | 2,461 | – | |
– | – | – | 3,310 | 67,954 |
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