839 Edison Street

Closed 11/16/18

Sold

Last List Price

$369,500

3 beds3 baths1,954 sqft

839 Edison St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.14 acresLot Size

1979Year Built

$189/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Finally a house big enough for a family in Capital Heights. Classic meets new in this 3/2 bath cottage. Recently painted and a new roof in 2018. 9 to 10 foot ceilings, granite counter tops, wide plank wood floors, wood burning fireplace. Ceiling fans in every room, huge master walk in closet. New Orleans style brick courtyard with cypress French doors that lead to the patio. All appliances to remain. The Government street corridor is the hottest area in Baton Rouge with new restaurants, beer gardens...Finally a house big enough for a family in Capital Heights. Classic meets new in this 3/2 bath cottage. Recently painted and a new roof in 2018. 9 to 10 foot ceilings, granite counter tops, wide plank wood floors, wood burning fireplace. Ceiling fans in every room, huge master walk in closet. New Orleans style brick courtyard with cypress French doors that lead to the patio. All appliances to remain. The Government street corridor is the hottest area in Baton Rouge with new restaurants, beer gardens and a re-design of Government street. Close to excellent schools and is located right between I-10 and I-12.

Listing Agent

Julie Carlisle
Listing Agent
Compass - Perkins
julie.carlisle@compass.com
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Listing closed: 11/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2018014585

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$2,222 per month

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Principal and Interest

$1,973

Property Taxes

$249

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Property Information for 839 Edison Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style: Cottage Style
Subdivision Name: Capital Heights

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1979
Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Acadian Thurway to Claycut left on Edison
Latitude: 30.44

Longitude: -91.15
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,979
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 61

Parking

Parking Features: Carport
Carport Sq Ft: 161

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 1-3 #33897, LOT: 15 +, SQUARE: 38, SUBDIV: CAPITAL HEIGHTS. LOT 15. LAND 3000. IMP. 22750. S. 10 FT. OF LOT 14 MEAS. 10

Tax Lot: 15

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1954.0
Building Area Total: 2186.0

Living Area: 1954.0
Living Area Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 50x120
Cvrd Porch Sq Ft: 71

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: 31-40 Years

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Pool Private: No
Stories: 1

Interior Features

Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Partial: 1

Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
Room Type: Breakfast Room/Nook, Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Office, Game Room
Bathrooms Display: 2/1

Room Information

BA Master Bath: MBA Tub: Shower Combo
BD Master Bedroom: MBR En Suite Bath

RO Room Types Level 1: Breakfast Room/Nook (L1),Bedrm: Additional (L1),Bedrm: Master (L1),Kitchen (L1),Office/Study (L1),Recreation-Game Room (L1)
KF Kitchen Features: Counters Granite

Property History for 839 Edison Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 16, 2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635169711		—
Nov 16, 2018	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2018014585		—
Oct 15, 2018	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2018014585		—
Aug 24, 2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018014585	$369,500	—
Dec 1, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #320413297		—
May 27, 2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250838520		—
May 27, 2005	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200592287		—
Apr 26, 2005	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200592287		—
Apr 7, 2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200592287	$194,900	—
May 12, 2003	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200231541		—
Mar 26, 2003	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200231541		—
Jul 19, 2002	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200231541	$169,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/16/2018	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #635169711	—
11/16/2018	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2018014585	—
10/15/2018	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2018014585	—
08/24/2018	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2018014585	$369,500
12/01/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #320413297	—
05/27/2005	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #250838520	—
05/27/2005	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200592287	—
04/26/2005	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200592287	—
04/07/2005	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200592287	$194,900
05/12/2003	Sold ROAM MLS #BR200231541	—
03/26/2003	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR200231541	—
07/19/2002	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR200231541	$169,900

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

Public Records for 839 Edison Street

Taxable ValueLand$3,500Additions$26,430Total$29,930

Tax Record2025$2,984 ($249 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,591 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,591 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN552070

Schools near 839 Edison Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	The Dufrocq School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.3 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.8 mi
4/10	Bernard Terrace Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.4 mi
7/10	Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	0.9 mi
8/10	B. R. Foreign Language Academy Immersion Magnet	Public - Choice school	PK to 5	1.0 mi
NR	Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	8 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Country Day School Of Baton Rouge	Private - Nearby school	K to 5	0.6 mi
NR	St. Joseph's Academy (Girls)	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	The Dufrocq School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
4/10	Westdale Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
10/10	Baton Rouge Magnet High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.8 mi
4/10	Bernard Terrace Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	0.4 mi
7/10	Baton Rouge Visual And Performing Arts Center PublicPK to 5 Choice school	0.9 mi
8/10	B. R. Foreign Language Academy Immersion Magnet PublicPK to 5 Choice school	1.0 mi
NR	Catholic High School Private8 to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Country Day School Of Baton Rouge PrivateK to 5 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	St. Joseph's Academy (Girls) Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 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: 839 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$369,500	3	3	1,954	6,000
833 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$349,900	3	2	1,717	4,800
835 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$227,000	2	2	910	3,484
825 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$149,900	2	1	854	4,800
4125 Claycut Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,548	–
868 Glenmore Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$351,000	3	2	1,394	5,227
817 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$134,900	–	–	595	–
888 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$450,000	4	2	1,766	9,600
4073 Claycut Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$329,000	3	2	1,616	4,791
4153 Claycut Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	1,245	–
854 Glenmore Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$319,000	–	–	1,673	–
819 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$220,000	–	–	770	–
820 Glenmore Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$331,800	–	–	1,650	–
848 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$275,000	3	2	1,270	4,800
826 Edison Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	$245,000	3	2	1,202	9,583
4051 Claycut Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70806	–	–	–	992	–

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