Rare opportunity to build your dream home in one of Baton Rouge's most sought-after neighborhoods! This beautiful corner lot in the heart of Southdowns is cleared and ready for your vision, with mature trees providing timeless charm and character. Ideally located just moments from LSU, the LSU Lakes, St. Aloysius, Trader Joe's, parks, local restaurants, shopping, and the interstate, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of convenience and community. Imagine morning walks beneath the oaks, evenings by the Lakes, and front-row access to the beloved Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade. Whether you're planning your forever home or your next custom build, this prime homesite offers endless possibilities in the highly desirable 70808 zip code. Opportunities like this are few and far between—don't miss your chance to make Southdowns home.
Southdowns, located between Highland Road and Perkins Road, is a residential and collegiate Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and oak-canopied streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Road Overpass corridor near Perkins Rd and Stanford Ave, where patios, small bars, and chef-driven kitchens line the sidewalk. The Chimes, The Bulldog, and Overpass Merchant serve as local pillars for food, drinks, and late-night conversation. Brick cottages and low-slung ranches sit on deep lots, with sidewalks that link to nearby parks and campus edges. A short drive leads to LSU’s museums and game-day energy, while the streets stay calm and shaded. Daily routines often orbit coffee runs, bike rides, and porch time under live oaks.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Corner lot
Partial chain-link fencing
Home design
Land (unimproved)
Suitable for single-family use
Located in the Southdowns subdivision
Construction
Unimproved land
Utilities
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Water available
Sewer available
Sale and tax history for 1096 Aberdeen Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
AcadianaMLS #BR2026011111
Sep 14, 2026
Price Changed
$250,000
Jul 15, 2026
Price Changed
$275,000
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$295,000
Jun 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$295,000
Rare opportunity to build your dream home in one of Baton Rouge's most sought-after neighborhoods! This beautiful corner lot in the heart of Southdowns is cleared and ready for your vision, with mature trees providing timeless charm and character. Ideally located just moments from LSU, the LSU Lakes, St. Aloysius, Trader Joe's, parks, local restaurants, shopping, and the interstate, you'll enjoy the perfect blend of convenience and community. Imagine morning walks beneath the oaks, evenings by the Lakes, and front-row access to the beloved Southdowns Mardi Gras Parade. Whether you're planning your forever home or your next custom build, this prime homesite offers endless possibilities in the highly desirable 70808 zip code. Opportunities like this are few and far between--don't miss your chance to make Southdowns home.
GBRMLS #2026011111
Aug 26, 2026
Price Changed
$250,000
Jul 15, 2026
Price Changed
$275,000
Jun 17, 2026
Listed
$295,000
Jun 16, 2026
Coming Soon
$295,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$613 (+4.7%)
$5,000
2024
$586 (−1.7%)
$5,000
2023
$596 (−0.2%)
$5,000
2022
$597 (+2.3%)
$5,000
2021
$583 (+0.7%)
$5,000
2020
$580 (−4.3%)
$5,000
2019
$606 (−54.4%)
$5,000
2018
$1,328
$1,550 + $9,550
$11,100
2017
$1,328 (+2.6%)
$1,550 + $9,550
$11,100
2016
$1,294 (+1,087.2%)
$1,550 + $9,550
$11,100
2014
$109 (−0.9%)
$1,550 + $6,050
$7,600
2013
$110
$1,550 + $6,050
$7,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
9,543 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
008-0263-8
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A1
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70808
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1096 Aberdeen Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $234,900 and $290,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $235K to $290K.