PRICE IMPROVEMENT! $15,000 REDUCTION! Recent appraisal came in at $890,000, providing buyers with a compelling opportunity to purchase below the appraised value. Seller has strategically repositioned the property to today's market. DON'T WAIT- Schedule your private showing today. Originally constructed in 1910, it underwent a transformation in 2010, adding an additional 1,900 square feet. Set on 0.68 acres, the property includes an outdoor kitchen, a covered patio, and a paved area featuring a fire pit—perfect for entertaining. The interior impresses with an open kitchen, breakfast nook, and keeping room, creating a fantastic space for gatherings. The spacious dining and family rooms provide an inviting area to relax or host events, enhanced by an abundance of windows that bathe the space in natural light, making it an ideal gathering place. Both the dining area and den seamlessly extend to a private rear patio, allowing for easy relaxation or entertaining. The primary bedroom, situated on the first level, features large windows that welcome in beautiful natural light and overlook the backyard, the entertaining area and a primary ensuite. Lush landscaping adds a touch of luxury to this home. On the upper level, you'll find a generous bedroom with an ensuite bathroom that includes a jetted tub and separate shower. The hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout create a move-in-ready ambiance. The exquisite details, paired with the neighborhood's walkable proximity to Towne Center and popular restaurants, enhance everyday living. This home perfectly blends charm, elegance, and location—truly an ideal place to call home in Old Goodwood! Book your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$309Price/Sq.Ft.
$4/moHOA Dues
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lauri Rome• Keller Williams Realty-First Choice
Tara, located between Jefferson Highway and Essen Lane, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a leafy, established feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Jefferson Highway corridor near Drusilla Lane, where low-slung storefronts, local eateries, and service shops set a steady, everyday rhythm. Brick homes, mature oaks, and curving blocks define the interior, while busier edges carry most of the retail. Tara’s layout favors short drives to dining and errands, with quieter pockets set back from traffic. Nearby cultural staples such as Manship Theatre and Baton Rouge Gallery add an arts-minded counterpoint to the area’s practical, lived-in tone.
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Offer insights
1385 Lobdell Ave · $875,000
$858K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $858K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
215 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Eat-in kitchen
Built-in features
Crown molding
High ceilings
Storm windows
Window treatments
Gas log fireplace (1)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Range
Oven
Double oven
Range hood
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Wine cooler
Tankless water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup inside
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Wood
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Outdoor kitchen
Outdoor lighting
Courtyard
Rain gutters
Shed
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
4 parking spaces
Open parking
Concrete driveway
Other parking features
Security
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Frame and cement siding construction
Shingle roof
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built in (year not provided)
Utilities
Public water
Cable connected
HOA & community
Homeowners association with $50 annual fee
Other
Subdivision: Lobdell Acres
Electricity and solar
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NEW PRICE!! Highly Desirable Old Goodwood Prime Location in Baton Rouge This charming residence beautifully combines old-world elegance with contemporary updates. Originally constructed in 1910, it underwent a transformation in 2010, adding an additional 1,900 square feet. Set on 0.68 acres, the property includes an outdoor kitchen, a covered patio, and a paved area featuring a fire pit--perfect for entertaining. The interior impresses with an open kitchen, breakfast nook, and keeping room, creating a fantastic space for gatherings. The spacious dining and family rooms provide an inviting area to relax or host events, enhanced by an abundance of windows that bathe the space in natural light, making it an ideal gathering place. Both the dining area and den seamlessly extend to a private rear patio, allowing for easy relaxation or entertaining. The primary bedroom, situated on the first level, features large windows that welcome in beautiful natural light and overlook the backyard, the entertaining area and a primary ensuite. Lush landscaping adds a touch of luxury to this home. On the upper level, you'll find a generous bedroom with an ensuite bathroom that includes a jetted tub and separate shower. The hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout create a move-in-ready ambiance. The exquisite details, paired with the neighborhood's walkable proximity to Towne Center and popular restaurants, enhance everyday living. This home perfectly blends charm, elegance, and location--truly an ideal place to call home in Old Goodwood! Book your showing today!
Public Records
Sep 1, 2009
Sold
$209,000
$74/sq ft
GBRMLS #200901103
Jan 23, 2009
Listed
$217,500
$77/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200901103
Jan 23, 2009
Listed
$217,500
$77/sq ft
GBRMLS #2008183316
Feb 25, 2008
Listed
$219,900
$78/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2008183316
Feb 25, 2008
Listed
$219,900
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,784 (+4.5%)
$5,000 + $33,000
$38,000
2024
$4,576 (+11.2%)
$5,000 + $33,000
$38,000
2023
$4,116 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $28,500
$33,500
2022
$4,125 (+5.5%)
$5,000 + $28,500
$33,500
2021
$3,908 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $28,500
$33,500
2020
$3,883 (+6.9%)
$5,000 + $28,500
$33,500
2019
$3,633 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $25,000
$30,000
2018
$3,588
$5,000 + $25,000
$30,000
2017
$3,588 (+2.6%)
$5,000 + $25,000
$30,000
2016
$3,499 (+28.9%)
$5,000 + $25,000
$30,000
2014
$2,715
$5,000 + $25,000
$30,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,900
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-0883-7
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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, 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
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
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Sun exposure
77/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1385 Lobdell Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $524,900 and $1,499,900.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $525K to $1.5M.