Just 6 blocks from Downtown Baton Rouge and minutes from Government Street, this historic property offers a unique opportunity for renovation, investment, or a live/work concept. Zoned C2 (Heavy Commercial), the flexible layout includes 1 bedroom and 1 bath upstairs and 1 bedroom and 1 bath downstairs, with potential for residential, short-term rental, office, studio, or other permitted uses. The property may also qualify for historic tax credits. Located in Flood Zone X with a termite contract in place. Roof replacement and HVAC repairs are needed, and the property is priced accordingly. Sold as-is. Some photos have been enhanced using AI generation.
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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Offer insights
1670 North St · $209,000
$209K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $209K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
38 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Eat-in kitchen
Crown molding
High ceilings
Therapeutic whirlpool
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Oven
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (inside)
Flooring
Wood flooring
Concrete flooring
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Window unit(s)
Ceiling fan(s)
Exterior features
Corner lot
Level lot
Chain link fence
Spa / hot tub (bath feature)
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential use (also possible commercial use)
Parking
Off-street parking (1 space)
Construction
Brick construction
Slab foundation
Flat roof
Built with 1,838 square feet
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Cable connected
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of C2 is to permit commercial uses serving the surrounding region.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay 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
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 • 70802
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1670 North St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $101,050 and $335,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $101K to $335K.