Excellent opportunity to own vacant corner lot located at the intersection of Government Street and Eddie Robinson Street in Baton Rouge, La. This property offers outstanding visibility and convenient access from two streets, making it suitable for a variety of permitted uses, subject to local zoning and municipal regulations. The lot provides easy access to major roadways, shopping, dining, schools, downtown Baton Rouge, and other local amenities. Whether you are looking to build a residence, develop an investment property, or explore other permitted possibilities, this corner lot offers great potential.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
$571,429Price/Acres
Listed by Rochelle Dunn• Debra Sullivan Dream Homes LLC
Downtown East, located between the Mississippi River levee and Interstate 10, is a civic and cultural Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront promenades and a skyline of mid-rise offices. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Boulevard at River Road, where museums, river-view plazas, and event crowds gather beside coffee counters and gallery-style storefronts. The Shaw Center for the Arts, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and Manship Theatre form a cultural spine for evenings and weekends. Government buildings and converted warehouses give the streets a formal, gridlike feel. Pocket parks and the Riverfront Plaza add open-air breathing room along the water. Walkable blocks link theaters, galleries, and restaurants to the river path.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Corner lot
Lot dimensions approximately 120 x 126.66
Lot area about 0.35 acres
Home design
Land property for commercial or multi-family use
Located in the Favrot subdivision
Utilities
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 1268 Government St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2026013115
Jul 17, 2026
Listed
$200,000
Public Records
Mar 12, 2014
Sold
$72,500
Public Records
Nov 13, 2007
Sold
$75,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$66 (+4.3%)
$500
2024
$63 (−1.9%)
$500
2023
$65 (−0.1%)
$500
2022
$65 (+2.5%)
$500
2021
$63 (+0.6%)
$500
2020
$63 (−4.3%)
$500
2019
$66 (+1.2%)
$500
2018
$65 (+11.7%)
$500
2014
$58
$500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
6,207 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
001-4587-4
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
C2
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
DESIGN OVERLAY GOVERNMENT STREET
Heavy Commercial District
The purpose of C2 is to permit commercial uses serving the surrounding region.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
Design Overlay - Government Street District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70802
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
7.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1268 Government St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $149,900 and $315,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $315K.