7212 Government Street

Closed 6/6/13

Sold

Last List Price

$280,000

3 beds3 baths2,700 sqft

7212 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1955Year Built

$104/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A must see! Amazingly beautiful updated home in a great neighborhood. 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and office space. This wonderful home includes a new architectural shingle roof/1 year old, new a/c heater- inside unit- outside unit- all new duck work/Rheem Elite series 5 ton unit, all new window world double insulated lifetime warranty(energy efficient), updated electrical, new large baseboards and crown moldings throughout, new custom Kraft-maid kitchen cabinets, granite counter-tops in kitchen,...A must see! Amazingly beautiful updated home in a great neighborhood. 3 large bedrooms, 2.5 bath, and office space. This wonderful home includes a new architectural shingle roof/1 year old, new a/c heater- inside unit- outside unit- all new duck work/Rheem Elite series 5 ton unit, all new window world double insulated lifetime warranty(energy efficient), updated electrical, new large baseboards and crown moldings throughout, new custom Kraft-maid kitchen cabinets, granite counter-tops in kitchen, new stainless steel kitchen appliances, new slate floors and slate black splash in kitchen, large pantry in kitchen, all new bronze light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, all new bronze plumbing fixtures throughout, new toilets, sinks throughout/jacuzzi tubs, new carpet in bedrooms, master bedroom includes a gigantic master closet, and home also includes an in-ground Gunite swimming pool.

Listed by: Devin Triche 225.768.1800 devin.triche@gmail.com • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

Listing closed: 06/06/2013 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR201306391

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Property Information for 7212 Government Street

Property Details

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

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,250 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: I-10 W toward Baton Rouge; Take exit 160 for LA-3064/Essen Ln; Turn right onto LA-3064/Essen Ln Turn left onto Hwy 73 (Jefferson Hwy); Slight right onto Lobdell Ave; Slight left onto Government; home is on the left.
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.11
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,955
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61

Parking

Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport, Covered, Carport Rear, Detached

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: No
Tax Legal Description: Lot 21

Tax Lot: 21

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 2700.0
Building Area Total: 3122.0

Living Area: 2700.0
Living Area Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 98 X 125
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 422

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 41-50 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Atmos

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Stucco, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting, Porch

Fencing: Brick, Other
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio: Open
Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Roof: Shingle
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range
Bathrooms Full: 2

Bathrooms Partial: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: 1 Fireplace, Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features: Bookcases, High Speed Internet, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Computer Nook, Crown Molding, Ice Maker
Other Equipment: Security System
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Office
Bathrooms Display: 2/1

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),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1)

Property History for 7212 Government Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 6, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #354648101		—
Jun 6, 2013	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201306391		—
May 7, 2013	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201306391		—
May 1, 2013	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201306391	$280,000	—
Oct 31, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #319386185		—
Oct 31, 2011	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201107568		—
Oct 25, 2011	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201107568		—
Jun 27, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #311571434		—
May 30, 2011	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201107568	$224,500	—
Feb 13, 2007	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2006125351	$320,000	—
May 15, 2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006125351	$399,900	—
Apr 15, 2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200465692		—
Mar 21, 2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200465692		—
Mar 15, 2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200465692	$175,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/06/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #354648101	—
06/06/2013	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201306391	—
05/07/2013	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201306391	—
05/01/2013	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201306391	$280,000
10/31/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #319386185	—
10/31/2011	Sold ROAM MLS #BR201107568	—
10/25/2011	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR201107568	—
06/27/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #311571434	—
05/30/2011	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR201107568	$224,500
02/13/2007	Permanently Off Market ROAM MLS #BR2006125351	$320,000
05/15/2006	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2006125351	$399,900
04/15/2004	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200465692	—
03/21/2004	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200465692	—
03/15/2004	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200465692	$175,000

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

Public Records for 7212 Government Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,000Additions$28,558Total$33,558

Tax Record2025$3,454 ($288 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,974 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN854980

Schools near 7212 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	1.0 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.1 mi
2/10	IDEA Bridge	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	1.7 mi
8/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	0.7 mi
10/10	Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	1.5 mi
2/10	Capitol Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	1.8 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lasalle Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.1 mi
2/10	IDEA Bridge CharterK to 12 Nearby school	1.7 mi
8/10	BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City CharterK to 5 Choice school	0.7 mi
10/10	Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School PublicPK to 5 Choice school	1.5 mi
2/10	Capitol Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	1.8 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Mercy Elementary School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Our Lady-Mercy Catholic School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 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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