Scotlandville, located between the Mississippi River levee and Southern University’s campus, is a historic and residential Baton Rouge neighborhood with a riverfront edge and a strong collegiate backdrop. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Scenic Highway near Harding Boulevard, where corner markets, barbershops, and casual eateries sit beside long views of the river corridor. Southern University and A&M College anchors daily rhythms with its stadium lights, band culture, and campus greens. The Southern University Museum and the Southern University Laboratory School add a civic, educational presence. Housing reads as a mix of mid-century ranch homes, older cottages, and newer infill along broad, tree-lined streets. Parks and the levee path shape an outdoors-forward routine tied to the water and open sky.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Level lot
Lot dimensions approximately 40 x 204
Home design
Unimproved land suitable for single-family or multi-family use
Property type: Land
Construction
No existing structures (unimproved)
Utilities
Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 1598 Rosenwald Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2024016901
Apr 1, 2026
Relisted
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May 26, 2025
Price Changed
$20,000
Jan 9, 2025
Price Changed
$12,000
Dec 11, 2024
Listed
$16,500
Dec 11, 2024
Delisted
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Oct 29, 2024
Price Changed
$16,500
Jan 1, 2024
Listed
$36,000
AcadianaMLS #BR2024016901
Apr 1, 2026
Relisted
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May 26, 2025
Price Changed
$20,000
Jan 11, 2025
Price Changed
$12,000
Oct 28, 2024
Price Changed
$16,500
Jan 1, 2024
Listed
$36,000
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Vacant Land
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East Baton Rouge Parish
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Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2024.
A3.1
AIRPORT HORIZONTAL ZONE
Limited Residential District
The purpose of A3.1 is to permit medium density multi-family residential development and institutional uses of a residential character with a maximum of 11.5 units per acre.
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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
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 • 70807
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.2 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1598 Rosenwald Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $19,000 and $43,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $19K to $44K.