8130 Rainbow Dr

Baton Rouge, LA 70809

$230,000
Price
3
Beds
1,419 Sq. Ft.
$162 / Sq. Ft.
1,419
Sq. Ft.
$162
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By CompassPending
Listed By CompassPending

Description

Welcome to this versatile and charming cottage in an unbeatable central location. Lovingly updated while preserving its character, the home features hardwood flooring in the living areas, tile in the kitchen, brick floors in the sunroom, and carpeted bedrooms. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a stainless gas range, silent-mode dishwasher, refrigerator, and room for a breakfast table. It opens to a spacious den with a media wall and fireplace, plus an enclosed sun porch ideal for an art studio,...Welcome to this versatile and charming cottage in an unbeatable central location. Lovingly updated while preserving its character, the home features hardwood flooring in the living areas, tile in the kitchen, brick floors in the sunroom, and carpeted bedrooms. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a stainless gas range, silent-mode dishwasher, refrigerator, and room for a breakfast table. It opens to a spacious den with a media wall and fireplace, plus an enclosed sun porch ideal for an art studio, office, or playroom. The home includes three generous bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with the full bath featuring fresh white subway tile. The primary bedroom showcases a soft sage green accent wall. Step outside to a peaceful backyard oasis with lush landscaping, a covered deck, and a 6-foot privacy fence. The property backs up to Ollie Steele Burden for a quiet, secluded feel. Additional features include a carport, extra rock parking area, a 2020 roof, and no history of flooding in Flood Zone X with no flood insurance required. A must-see cottage on a quiet, tree-lined street close to everything.

Listing Agent

  1. Lisa Oliver

    Lisa Oliver

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    lisa.oliver@compass.com

    P: (225)-978-5936

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Property Details for 8130 Rainbow Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional Style
Subdivision Name
Bonaire
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 07:04 PM

Property Details for 8130 Rainbow Drive

StatusPending
MLS #BR2025021285
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1964
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish

Location

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Building Information for 8130 Rainbow Drive

Stories1Year Built1964Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,266 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,137

Property Taxes

$129

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 8130 Rainbow Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Essen Lane headed toward Jefferson Highway, turn left onto Sholar. at the Essen/Sholar intersection just before the I-12 on ramp. Then, left onto Rainbow. House on left. From I-10, right at exit, right on Sholar, left on Rainbow. House on left.
  • Latitude: 30.42
  • Longitude: -91.10
  • MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
  • Year Built: 1,964
  • Local Area: EBR MLS Area 62
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 Car, Carport, Driveway, Other, Gravel
  • Carport Sq Ft: 252
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: WARD: 3-0, SUBDIVISION: BONAIRE, LOT:67.
  • Tax Lot: 67
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1419.0
  • Building Area Total: 1984.0
  • Living Area: 1419.0
  • Living Area Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x147
  • Storage Sq Ft: 78
  • Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 235
Property and Assessments
  • Parcel Number: 1667955
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Mineral Rights: Negotiable
  • Apx Age: 51-75 Years
  • Spec List Type Disclosure: For Special Sales Type "As Is", please include text in Special Sales Type Disclosure field: "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: Average
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • GS Utilities Gas: Other Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Landscaped, Lighting
  • Fencing: Full
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Covered, Patio: Wood
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Stories: 1
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Trash Compactor, Disposal, Dishwasher, Range
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Partial: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Flooring: Brick, Carpet, Wood
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Hookups
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Den, Kitchen, Other
  • Bathrooms Display: 1/1
Room Information
Room Information
  • BD Master Bedroom: MBR Ceiling Fan,MBR Down Stairs
  • RO Room Types Level 1: Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Den (L1),Kitchen (L1),Other (L1)
  • KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite

Property History for 8130 Rainbow Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025021285

—
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021285

$230,000—
Apr 21, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509419433

—
Apr 21, 2023

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

—
Mar 21, 2023

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

—
Mar 20, 2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

$215,000—
Apr 1, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #667545550

—
Apr 1, 2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

—
Mar 3, 2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

—
Feb 27, 2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

$165,000—
Apr 7, 2001

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

—
Feb 20, 2001

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

—
Feb 12, 2001

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

$89,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2025

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2025021285

—
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2025021285

$230,000
04/21/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1509419433

—
04/21/2023

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

—
03/21/2023

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

—
03/20/2023

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2023004352

$215,000
04/01/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #667545550

—
04/01/2020

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

—
03/03/2020

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

—
02/27/2020

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR2020003217

$165,000
04/07/2001

Sold

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

—
02/20/2001

Contract Signed

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

—
02/12/2001

Listed (Active)

ROAM MLS #BR199833509

$89,900

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

Public Records for 8130 Rainbow Drive

Taxable ValueLand$650Additions$19,970Total$20,620
Tax Record2024$1,551 ($129 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN1667955

Schools near 8130 Rainbow Drive

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Westminster Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Westdale Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Liberty High School
Public - 9 to 12
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Westminster Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Westdale Middle School
Public6 to 8

Liberty High School
Public9 to 12

Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
PublicPK 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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