Fabulous Southdowns in walking distance to the LSU lakes. Convenient to LSU, Interstates, downtown, and shopping. Lovely wooded lot surrounds this well-cared for home. New Kitchen added in 1989. Gourmet delight! Abundance of cabinets, great work area space, well-designed with the cook in mind. Very open large dining room space. Great family room with beamed cathedral beaded board ceiling and a wall of new custom designed cabinets including wet bar with refrigerator. Relax and enjoy the cozy fireplace as you listen to your surround sound. All new metal doors leading to rear exterior. Addition and changes made to the front of the house in 1999. New windows installed on bedroom wing and kitchen. Lovely 18 x 36 gunite pool surrounded by cool decking including open patio area. A real gem for this sought after area!
Single-familyProperty Type
1999Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Baker• Compass - Perkins
Bought with Evelyn Nowacki• RE/MAX First
Source:ROAM MLS #2007154536
Redfin Estimate
$523,339
$48K since sold in August 2021$10K since October
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This home's estimate is 20.5% lower than the average sale price ($658K) of 1 comparable home.
Fabulous Southdowns in walking distance to the LSU lakes. Convenient to LSU, Interstates, downtown, and shopping. Lovely wooded lot surrounds this well-cared for home. New Kitchen added in 1989. Gourmet delight! Abundance of cabinets, great work area space, well-designed with the cook in mind. Very open large dining room space. Great family room with beamed cathedral beaded board ceiling and a wall of new custom designed cabinets including wet bar with refrigerator. Relax and enjoy the cozy fireplace as you listen to your surround sound. All new metal doors leading to rear exterior. Addition and changes made to the front of the house in 1999. New windows installed on bedroom wing and kitchen. Lovely 18 x 36 gunite pool surrounded by cool decking including open patio area. A real gem for this sought after area!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,533 (+4.7%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2024
$5,286 (−1.7%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2023
$5,376 (−0.2%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2022
$5,389 (+18.3%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2021
$4,556 (+0.7%)
$5,500 + $33,550
$39,050
2020
$4,526 (+5.3%)
$5,500 + $33,550
$39,050
2019
$4,300 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2018
$4,246
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2017
$4,246 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2016
$4,141 (+0.3%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2014
$4,128
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
Tax history for 1533 Hood Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,533 (+4.7%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2024
$5,286 (−1.7%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2023
$5,376 (−0.2%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2022
$5,389 (+18.3%)
$5,500 + $39,630
$45,130
2021
$4,556 (+0.7%)
$5,500 + $33,550
$39,050
2020
$4,526 (+5.3%)
$5,500 + $33,550
$39,050
2019
$4,300 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2018
$4,246
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2017
$4,246 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2016
$4,141 (+0.3%)
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
2014
$4,128
$5,000 + $30,500
$35,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LONG RUSSELL B TR
Living Sq. Ft: 2,468
Legal Description: WARD: 1-3, SUBDIVISION: LONG, RUSSELL B. TRACT, LOT: A.
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,731
Legal Lot Number: A
Municipality Type: X14
Municipality Name: EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Acres: 0.3841
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,468
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 008-6755-1
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
University Terrace Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
2/10
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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
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$498,000 – $602,000
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