6961 Government Street

Closed 12/31/99

Sold

Last List Price

$390,000

4 beds3 baths4,120 sqft$95/sqft

6961 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.92 acresLot Size

$95/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Baton rouge landmark-classical colonial w/columns and solid brick structure beautiful corner lot w/magnificent trees-pool,hot tub & patio,mature landsc ape. Separate guest or pool house w/liv, kit, bed&bath. 729.6 liv ar. Wood floors, large rm, good closets, wet bar in den-2 fireplaces. Property to be sold "as is" seller to make no repairs including those related to systems.Baton rouge landmark-classical colonial w/columns and solid brick structure beautiful corner lot w/magnificent trees-pool,hot tub & patio,mature landsc ape. Separate guest or pool house w/liv, kit, bed&bath. 729.6 liv ar. Wood floors, large rm, good closets, wet bar in den-2 fireplaces. Property to be sold "as is" seller to make no repairs including those related to systems.

Listed by: Henry H Avery 225.769.1500 hhavery@earthlink.net • Compass - Perkins

Listing closed: 12/31/1999 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR199809286

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 6961 Government Street

Property Details

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

Building Information

Stories: 2
Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,200 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: CORNER OF S DONMOOR
Latitude: 30.45

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

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport
Carport Sq Ft: 566

Garage Sq Ft: 0

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: Subd Community Pool
Association Fee: $.00

Tax Lot: 9&10

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 4120.0
Building Area Total: 4852.0

Living Area: 4120.0
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 200X201
Storage Sq Ft: 0
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 166

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Apx Age: 51-75 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Concrete, Metal Siding
Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Landscaped

Fencing: Brick, Chain Link, Wood
Foundation Details: Slab
Patio And Porch Features: Patio: Open
Pool Features: In Ground
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Disposal, Dishwasher, Range
Bathrooms Full: 3

Bathrooms Partial: 0
Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Multi Units, Central Air
Fireplace Features: 2 Fireplaces
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Ice Maker
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry
Bathrooms Display: 3/0

Room Information

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 6961 Government Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 31, 1999	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199809286		—
Dec 16, 1999	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199809286		—
Jun 8, 1999	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199809286	$390,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/31/1999	Sold ROAM MLS #BR199809286	—
12/16/1999	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR199809286	—
06/08/1999	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR199809286	$390,000

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

Public Records for 6961 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,500Additions$36,960Total$40,460

Tax Record2025$4,300 ($358 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt3,823 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,823 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN821004

Schools near 6961 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	1.2 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
2/10	Tara High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	6.8 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	1.2 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
2/10	Tara High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	6.8 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: 6961 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$390,000	4	3	4,120	40,200
6947 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$615,000	5	3	3,854	23,086
448 South Donmoor Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$495,000	4	3	3,541	20,037
6933 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$495,000	3	2	2,293	23,086
447 Kenwood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$277,000	3	3	3,058	20,000
4471 Kenwood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	2,802	–
430 South Donmoor Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$199,500	3	4	2,313	20,000
427 Kenwood Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$269,900	4	3	2,924	20,000
447 South Donmoor Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$400,000	3	2	2,100	20,037
6821 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	2,826	–
7036 Etage Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$484,900	3	3	2,415	–
412 South Donmoor Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$415,000	4	3	2,519	20,037
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