Last List Price
3 beds1,618 sqft$166/sqft
721 Franklin St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Description

Capital Heights Charmer! This cottage has all the charm of the old plus a beautifully updated kitchen with a large island big enough for 6 bar stools. The rooms are spacious, bright and a perfect flow for entertaining. The original oak floors give that feeling of ageless character. With a separate dining room and a large living area open to the kitchen this home is perfect for a family. The covered patio area off of the family room is ready for your grill. Home has a nice sized yard, fully fenced...Capital Heights Charmer! This cottage has all the charm of the old plus a beautifully updated kitchen with a large island big enough for 6 bar stools. The rooms are spacious, bright and a perfect flow for entertaining. The original oak floors give that feeling of ageless character. With a separate dining room and a large living area open to the kitchen this home is perfect for a family. The covered patio area off of the family room is ready for your grill. Home has a nice sized yard, fully fenced for your pets and children. Don't miss this one..words don't do it justice! This home is truly magazine worthy!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/16/2014 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lauren B Johnson • RE/MAX Professional
    P: (225) 445-5039 C: (225) 445-5039 laurenjohnson@remax.net

Property Details for 721 Franklin Street

Status
MLS #
BR201402921
Days on Market
12
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
$240 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
-
Lot Size
0.11 AC / 4,800 SF
Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Capital Heights

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$280,000

Avg days on market

85

Sale-to-list ratio

91.6%

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Location

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Sold By Compass - Perkins

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Building Information for 721 Franklin Street

Stories1Year Built-Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,800 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,614 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,365

Property Taxes

$229

HOA Dues

$20

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Property Information for 721 Franklin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Off Government between Capital Heights and Claycut.
  • Latitude: 30.44
  • Longitude: -91.13
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61
Parking
  • Parking Features: No Covered Parking
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: $240.00
  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting HOA
  • Tax Lot: J23
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1618.0
  • Building Area Total: 1869.0
  • Living Area: 1618.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 X 120
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 113
Property and Assessments
  • 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 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: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Porch
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Ice Maker
  • Laundry Features: Washer
  • Other Equipment: Security System
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Display: 2/0
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath,MBR Walk-In Closets
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1)

Property History for 721 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 16, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415361819

May 16, 2014

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201402921

Mar 21, 2014

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201402921

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/16/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #415361819

05/16/2014

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR201402921

03/21/2014

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR201402921

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

Public Records for 721 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,500Additions$24,500Total$28,000
Tax Record2025$2,748 ($229 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN713171

Schools near 721 Franklin 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

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 721 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$268,500
3
1,618
4,800
$159,900
4
2,588
9,600
$175,000
1,465
$185,000
2
980
6,969
$349,900
3
1,464
4,791
$325,000
3
1,442
4,356

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