CLOSE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING . 3 BEDROOMS , 2 BATHROOM , LARGE DEN , BIG KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINET SPACE . BRICK LOW MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR , LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT . CERAMIC TILE FLOORS EASY TO MAINTAIN
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
5245 Groom Rd
SALE-TO-LIST
98.0%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,629
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,629
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 016-3631-6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Sale and tax history for 5245 Groom Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2025022223
Jul 30, 2026
Sold
*
Jun 26, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 21, 2026
Price Changed
$100,000
$61/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Price Changed
$105,000
$64/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Price Changed
$115,000
$71/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Price Changed
$125,000
$77/sq ft
Feb 8, 2026
Price Changed
$135,000
$83/sq ft
Jan 9, 2026
Price Changed
$140,000
$86/sq ft
Dec 9, 2025
Listed
$150,000
$92/sq ft
+8
CLOSE TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SHOPPING . 3 BEDROOMS , 2 BATHROOM , LARGE DEN , BIG KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF CABINET SPACE . BRICK LOW MAINTENANCE EXTERIOR , LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT . CERAMIC TILE FLOORS EASY TO MAINTAIN
AcadianaMLS #BR2025022223
Jun 21, 2026
Price Changed
$100,000
$61/sq ft
May 16, 2026
Price Changed
$105,000
$64/sq ft
Apr 9, 2026
Price Changed
$115,000
$71/sq ft
Mar 12, 2026
Price Changed
$125,000
$77/sq ft
Feb 8, 2026
Price Changed
$135,000
$83/sq ft
Jan 9, 2026
Price Changed
$140,000
$86/sq ft
Dec 9, 2025
Listed
$150,000
$92/sq ft
APPFOLIO #1
Oct 13, 2023
Rental Removed
$1,400
$1/sq ft
Aug 16, 2023
Listed for Rent
$1,400
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #2021017126
Nov 30, 2021
Sold
*
Nov 8, 2021
Pending
—
Nov 5, 2021
Listed
$85,000
$52/sq ft
+2
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AcadianaMLS #BR2021017126
Nov 5, 2021
Listed
$85,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 29, 2008
Sold
$117,000
$72/sq ft
GBRMLS #2007152153
Mar 20, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$80/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2007152153
Mar 20, 2007
Listed
$129,900
$80/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,146 (+3.8%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2024
$1,104 (−5.7%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2023
$1,171 (−0.3%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2022
$1,173 (+0.9%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2021
$1,163 (−1.3%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2020
$1,178 (+6.4%)
$220 + $10,230
$10,450
2019
$1,108 (+1.3%)
$200 + $9,300
$9,500
2018
$1,093
$200 + $9,300
$9,500
2017
$1,093 (+56.2%)
$200 + $9,300
$9,500
2016
$700 (−46.4%)
$200 + $6,045
$6,245
2014
$1,306
$200 + $11,500
$11,700
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,629
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,629
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
016-3631-6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 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, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baker, LA • 70714
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
7.5 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 5245 Groom Rd
$91,321
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $130K to $230K.