LSU Eight-Unit Value-Add Multifamily Investment Opportunity Eight-unit, two-story, townhouse-style apartment building located in Baton Rouge's Tigerland Subdivision. Each unit features a two-story layout with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property is currently vacant and requires a full renovation, presenting a value-add investment opportunity with potential for rental income growth through property improvements. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Situated in an established student housing area near LSU, the property is located along an LSU bus route. An estimated area rental rate of $700 per unit per month is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not represent current rental income or a guarantee of future rental performance. Offer Requirements: All offers must include a proof-of-funds letter and the attached Court Approval Addendum. Closing must be conducted through Baton Rouge Title, located at 8943 Bluebonnet Blvd. , Baton Rouge, LA 70810. No utilities connected at the premises. Photo’s may be AI edited to omit cosmetic blemishes.
Multi-familyProperty Type
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$33Price/Sq.Ft.
16 spacesParking
Listed by David Vercher• KW Commercial Baton Rouge
South Campus, located between LSU’s main campus and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and academic Baton Rouge neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and a bikeable grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Road near Lee Drive, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room and Louie’s Cafe act as long-running local anchors for post-class plates and late-night conversation. Mid-century apartments and compact cottages mix with newer infill, giving blocks a lived-in, collegiate cadence. The LSU Lakes and the levee path shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes for walking and cycling. Game-day traffic and weekday lectures add a steady pulse without changing the area’s laid-back feel.
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Market insights
1257 Jim Taylor Dr · $199,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 48 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.4%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$199,000
Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (40% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Home design
Residential income property
Multifamily
Apartment complex (5+ units)
Parking
16 parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding, frame, and brick construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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LSU Eight-Unit Value-Add Multifamily Investment Opportunity Eight-unit, two-story, townhouse-style apartment building located in Baton Rouge's Tigerland Subdivision. Each unit features a two-story layout with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property is currently vacant and requires a full renovation, presenting a value-add investment opportunity with potential for rental income growth through property improvements. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Situated in an established student housing area near LSU, the property is located along an LSU bus route. An estimated area rental rate of $700 per unit per month is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not represent current rental income or a guarantee of future rental performance. Offer Requirements: All offers must include a proof-of-funds letter and the attached Court Approval Addendum. Closing must be conducted through Baton Rouge Title, located at 8943 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810. No utilities connected at the premises. Photo's may be AI edited to omit cosmetic blemishes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,675 (+4.5%)
$2,464 + $26,678
$29,142
2024
$3,516 (+10.2%)
$2,464 + $26,678
$29,142
2023
$3,191 (−0.2%)
$2,200 + $23,820
$26,020
2022
$3,199 (+2.3%)
$2,200 + $23,820
$26,020
2021
$3,127 (+0.9%)
$2,200 + $23,820
$26,020
2020
$3,099 (+5.1%)
$2,200 + $23,820
$26,020
2019
$2,948 (+1.2%)
$2,000 + $21,650
$23,650
2018
$2,912
$2,000 + $21,650
$23,650
2017
$2,912 (+2.5%)
$2,000 + $21,650
$23,650
2016
$2,842 (+3.2%)
$2,000 + $21,650
$23,650
2014
$2,754
$2,000 + $21,000
$23,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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0.26 Acres
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Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-6487-1
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Last updated by owner on Oct 13, 2026.
A4
General Residential District
The purpose of A4 is to permit high density multi-family developments with a maximum of 43.6 units per acre and must be located within an Urban/Walkable Character Area or in Regional and Employment Centers.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Jul 14, 2025 • Final
Residential
Work on a new occupancy.
New construction
Sep 9, 2013 • Final
Tiger park apartments
Perform electrical and mechanical repairs to the exterior of an eight-unit apartment building following fire damage caused by an air conditioning installation.
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70820
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.7 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1257 Jim Taylor Dr
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $85,000 and $325,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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