845 North 8th Street

Closed 8/18/17

Sold

Last List Price

$288,000

3 beds1 bath1,700 sqft$169/sqft

845 N 8th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Single FamilyProperty Type

2,520 sq ftLot Size

1914Year Built

$169/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$40/yrHOA Fees

Description

The Wolf House, all original 1914, is the finest unaltered example of Arts and Crafts in Spanish Town, Baton Rouge's oldest neighborhood. Stunning built-in glass-front bookcases, three bench window seating areas, beam ceilings, pyramid interior columns and Craftsman wainscoting throughout the first floor. Three bedrooms, office, laundry, and tiled bath upstairs. Half-bath downstairs with sun room. 20 foot wide airy kitchen. Unique all-matching original custom Arts and Crafts windows in casement style....The Wolf House, all original 1914, is the finest unaltered example of Arts and Crafts in Spanish Town, Baton Rouge's oldest neighborhood. Stunning built-in glass-front bookcases, three bench window seating areas, beam ceilings, pyramid interior columns and Craftsman wainscoting throughout the first floor. Three bedrooms, office, laundry, and tiled bath upstairs. Half-bath downstairs with sun room. 20 foot wide airy kitchen. Unique all-matching original custom Arts and Crafts windows in casement style. One of five custom downtown homes by prominent builder William Basler. Never divided, never structurally altered in 103 years. Yet all-new electrical and plumbing, a suite of new appliances, vintage lighting, and historically-appropriate updates in paint and refinishing of the extensive old pine interior. Exterior clad in one-inch cypress shingles in a Swiss style unique in the parish. Blocks from state offices and downtown life, this unique offering of a beautiful, historic property is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enjoy life in vibrant, historic Spanish Town.

Listed by: Dan J Gunther 504.944.3605 dgunther2@mac.com • Burns & Co., Inc.

Listing closed: 08/18/2017 12:00 AM • Source: ROAM MLS, MLS#: BR2017010802

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Property Information for 845 North 8th Street

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
Architectural Style: Other Style
Subdivision Name: Spanish Town
Zoning: Arts District Zone,Historical Dist Zone

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1914
Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,520 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Left off Spanish Town Road. House on left just before block ends.
Latitude: 30.46

Longitude: -91.18
MLS Area Minor: EAST BATON ROUGE
Year Built: 1,914
Local Area: EBR MLS Area 50

Parking

Parking Features: None, On Street

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: Park, Subd Public Transit
Association Fee: $40.00

Tax Lot: F

Property

Lot Information

Above Grade Finished Area: 1700.0
Building Area Total: 1720.0

Living Area: 1700.0
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 72 x 35

Property and Assessments

Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Type: Residential

Mineral Rights: Conveyed
Apx Age: Other See Remarks

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

GS Utilities Gas: Entergy

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior Features: Balcony, Landscaped, Outdoor Kitchen, Porch

Fencing: Wood
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Pool Private: No
Roof: Asphalt
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Continuous Cleaning Oven, Gas Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Bathrooms Full: 1

Bedrooms Total: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Wood, Other
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Attic Access, Bookcases, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Ice Maker, Inside Laundry, Network Cabled
Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
Room Type: Bedrm: Additional, Master Bedroom, Bath: Full, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Sun Room
Bathrooms Display: 1/

Room Information

BD Master Bedroom: No MBR features specified
RO Room Types Level 1: Den (L1),Dining Room Formal (L1),Kitchen (L1),Sunroom (L1)

RT Room Types Level 2 Plus: Bedrm: Additional (L2+),Bedrm: Master (L2+),Bath: Full (L2+),Laundry (L2+),Office/Study (L2+)
KF Kitchen Features: Counters Wood,Pantry

Property History for 845 North 8th Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 18, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #603652528		—
Aug 18, 2017	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2017010802		—
Jul 21, 2017	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2017010802		—
Jul 13, 2017	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017010802	$288,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/18/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #603652528	—
08/18/2017	Sold ROAM MLS #BR2017010802	—
07/21/2017	Contract Signed ROAM MLS #BR2017010802	—
07/13/2017	Listed (Active) ROAM MLS #BR2017010802	$288,000

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

Public Records for 845 North 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,000Additions$24,200Total$28,200

Tax Record2025$2,869 ($239 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyEAST BATON ROUGEAPN25003

Schools near 845 North 8th Street

This home is within East Baton Rouge Parish School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Park Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 8	1.3 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation	Charter - Nearby school	K to 12	7.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy	Charter - Choice school	K to 9	6.3 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep	Charter - Nearby school	K to 9	4.7 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	2.0 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary	Charter - Choice school	K to 5	1.2 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 5	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Park Elementary School PublicPK to 8 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	IDEA Innovation CharterK to 12 Nearby school	7.0 mi
6/10	Helix Aviation Academy CharterK to 9 Choice school	6.3 mi
2/10	IDEA University Prep CharterK to 9 Nearby school	4.7 mi
3/10	Eva Legard Learning Center Public6 to 8 Nearby school	2.0 mi
4/10	CSAL Elementary CharterK to 5 Choice school	1.2 mi
NR	Louisiana New School Academy Private6 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Redeeming Life Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	St James Episcopal Day School PrivatePK to 5 Nearby school	0.5 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: 845 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$288,000	3	1	1,700	2,520
770 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$200,000	–	–	2,348	–
833 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$410,000	4	4	4,000	6,098
12545 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$169,900	3	2	1,840	15,334
764 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,153	–
821 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,888	–
766 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$210,000	–	–	1,062	–
783 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$250,000	–	–	–	39,204
840 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$385,000	3	3	3,084	10,720
822 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,940	–
759 A Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$225,000	–	–	–	3,920
817 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	$171,360	–	–	1,289	–
763 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,240	–
820 North 8th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,540	56
755 Lakeland Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	1,558	–
763 Spanish Town Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802	–	–	–	2,645	–

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