Located on a well-maintained corner lot on Groom Road, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking a great rental property, this is a fantastic opportunity. Enjoy a functional layout with comfortable living spaces, a spacious yard, and easy access to local amenities. With a little vision, this home can shine--don't miss your chance to make it yours! *Structure square footage nor lot dimensions warranted by Realtor.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$117Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kyle Franklin• Covington & Associates Real Estate, LLC
Listed by Crystal Holland Aguillard• Covington & Associates Real Estate, LLC
Northwest Baton Rouge, located between the Mississippi River and Scenic Highway, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront levees and rail-lined corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Scenic Highway and Choctaw Drive, where truck traffic, corner markets, and long-view river infrastructure set a working-waterfront tone. Mid-century ranch homes and modest cottages sit alongside warehouses and port-related facilities, creating a streetscape of big skies and broad rights-of-way. The Mississippi River levee path frames daily routines with open horizons and barge traffic. Community touchstones include the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum downtown, and the River Center complex for concerts and events. Green space and recreation cluster at nearby parks and along the riverfront.
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Market insights
2540 Groom Rd · $89,900
DAYS ON MARKET
487 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$89,900
Median list price in this area is $288,423. (221% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Living
Interior features
Solid surface counters
Living room
Kitchen
Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms (detailed counts available in Bedrooms/Bathrooms sections)
Bedrooms
Multiple bedrooms (Bedroom 1 through Bedroom 8 listed)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Gas stove/convection
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Window unit cooling
Exterior features
Outdoor lighting
Home design
Single family residence
Built-Up roof
Parking
Carport (approx. 295 sq ft)
Construction
Brick and frame construction
Utilities
City gas
Other
Directions: Plank Road to Groom Road; house is on the left
Electricity and solar
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Located on a well-maintained corner lot on Groom Road, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity or an investor seeking a great rental property, this is a fantastic opportunity. Enjoy a functional layout with comfortable living spaces, a spacious yard, and easy access to local amenities. With a little vision, this home can shine—don’t miss your chance to make it yours! * Structure square footage nor lot dimensions warranted by Realtor.
AcadianaMLS #BR2025008029
Mar 23, 2026
Price Changed
$89,900
$117/sq ft
May 2, 2025
Listed
$99,900
$130/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$324 (+3.8%)
$246 + $2,710
$2,956
2024
$312 (+5.6%)
$246 + $2,710
$2,956
2023
$296 (−0.3%)
$220 + $2,420
$2,640
2022
$296 (+0.9%)
$220 + $2,420
$2,640
2021
$294 (−1.3%)
$220 + $2,420
$2,640
2020
$298 (+6.4%)
$220 + $2,420
$2,640
2019
$280 (+1.3%)
$200 + $2,200
$2,400
2018
$276
$200 + $2,200
$2,400
2017
$276 (+2.7%)
$200 + $2,200
$2,400
2016
$269 (+2.7%)
$200 + $2,200
$2,400
2014
$262 (−0.2%)
$200 + $2,150
$2,350
2013
$262
$200 + $2,150
$2,350
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
792
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
016-1865-2
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baker, LA • 70714
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2540 Groom Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $88,500 and $228,130.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $89K to $228K.
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