For sale

$330,000

Est. $2,486/mo —

Land

•

9,583

sq ft (lot)

1211 Thoreau Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

Build your dream home in Walden, one of Baton Rouge’s most sought-after communities. This beautiful homesite offers a rare opportunity to create a custom residence surrounded by the neighborhood’s signature natural beauty and peaceful setting. Ideally located near the Walden clubhouse and scenic pond walking path, the lot provides convenient access to community amenities while maintaining a serene residential feel. With plenty of potential for a thoughtfully designed custom home, this property is the perfect canvas for bringing your vision to life. Don’t miss the opportunity to secure a homesite in coveted Walden Subdivision.

Vacant landProperty Type

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$34Price/Sq.Ft.

$180/moHOA Dues

Listed by Trey Willard • The W Group Real Estate LLC

Listing updated: Aug 12, 2026 at 03:56pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:GBRMLS #2026014810

Payment calculator

$2,486 per month

Principal and interest$1,734

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HOA dues

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Magnolia Woods Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

6/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About

Kenliworth

Kenliworth, located between Perkins Road and Highland Road, is a residential and leafy Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and winding, oak-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Road Overpass corridor near Perkins Rd and Acadian Thruway, where patios, small dining rooms, and local storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Architectural lines lean low and horizontal, with deep setbacks and mature landscaping that softens the streetscape. Nearby green space and the lakes at City Park create a calm, outdoors-forward rhythm. Community pillars include The Chimes, The Bulldog, and Baton Rouge Gallery, each adding a distinct local pulse.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Property details

Exterior
Finance

Exterior features
Waterfront location with direct water views
Situated on a cul-de-sac
Interior lot
Level topography
Landscaped/visible views

Home design
Land property (unimproved)

Utilities
Public water available
Public sewer available
Electricity available
Natural gas available

Sale and tax history for 1211 Thoreau Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026014810

Aug 12, 2026

Listed

$330,000

AcadianaMLS #BR2026014810

Aug 12, 2026

Listed

$330,000

Build your dream home in Walden, one of Baton Rouge's most sought-after communities. This beautiful homesite offers a rare opportunity to create a custom residence surrounded by the neighborhood's signature natural beauty and peaceful setting. Ideally located near the Walden clubhouse and scenic pond walking path, the lot provides convenient access to community amenities while maintaining a serene residential feel. With plenty of potential for a thoughtfully designed custom home, this property is the perfect canvas for bringing your vision to life. Don't miss the opportunity to secure a homesite in coveted Walden Subdivision.

Public Records

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$299,000

GBRMLS #2023013292

Aug 16, 2024

Sold

Jul 27, 2024

Pending

—

Nov 15, 2023

Price Changed

$299,900

Sep 26, 2023

Price Changed

$303,500

Sep 5, 2023

Price Changed

$304,000

Aug 9, 2023

Listed

$305,000

AcadianaMLS #BR2023013292

Aug 9, 2023

Listed

$299,900

Public Records

Feb 3, 2021

Sold

$282,450

GBRMLS #2019020761

Jan 29, 2021

Sold

Dec 29, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 1, 2020

Relisted

—

Oct 1, 2020

Delisted

—

Jul 1, 2020

Relisted

—

Jul 1, 2020

Delisted

—

Jun 29, 2020

Price Changed

$289,900

May 1, 2020

Relisted

—

May 1, 2020

Delisted

—

Dec 20, 2019

Listed

$300,000

AcadianaMLS #BR2019020761

Dec 20, 2019

Listed

$289,900

Public Records

Nov 8, 2011

Sold

$295,000

Public Records

Jan 25, 1994

Sold

—

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

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Lot size

10,364 Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Vacant Land

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

007-2371-1

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 7, 2026.

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, 19 days in 30 years

9/10 Wind Factor

99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70808

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Sun exposure

95/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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7.2 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 1211 Thoreau Dr

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $320,000 and $699,000.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $320K to $699K.

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$320,000 Last sold price
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