Rare opportunity in Southdowns! This completely renovated cottage sits on a 0.25 acre corner lot in one of the hottest areas of town. If you like to entertain, then this is the home for you! Wonderful open spaces allows the party to flow inside and out. Spacious living and dining rooms with a wall of windows provides tons of great natural light. Kitchen boasts slab granite, travertine backsplash, gas cooktop, under mount stainless sink, cabinetry that extends to the ceilings, bar seating and recessed lighting. The keeping room off the kitchen offers an open space to cook and hang out with the family. Both bedrooms are oversized and provide ample storage. The master has two walk in closets and a private en suite bath. Both bathrooms have been gutted and remodeled to include new flooring, cabinetry, slab granite counters, and beautiful walk in showers with glass doors. Outdoor living galore with a massive covered rear deck overlooking a pristine fenced in yard. 2 car covered attached parking, two storage sheds, new Pella windows and doors, HVAC replaced in 2018, roof replaced in 2014, surround sound and security system. An added BONUS is this house is on the Southdowns parade route!
Single-familyProperty Type
0.25 acresLot Size
$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by • Burns & Co., Inc.
Bought with Caroline LeBlanc• Latter & Blum - Perkins
Charming Southdowns home with inviting front porch and stately live oak trees, totally renovated, gleaming hardwood floors, no carpet anywhere, granite counters in kitchen, hickory cabinets, gas stove, refrigerator remains, lots of storage. Both bedrooms are very spacious, 21 by 11.5 and have multiple closets. Makeup area in master bath. Home has large fenced backyard with spacious covered deck. French doors from keeping room lead to deck. Keeping room could be converted back to third bedroom with ease. Rear carport with parking for 2 plus storage room. New HVAC, new plumbing under house, on Parade Route! OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4.
AcadianaMLS #BR201412122
Aug 22, 2014
Listed
$335,000
$115/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 18, 2011
Sold
$370,000
$127/sq ft
GBRMLS #200236812
Nov 18, 2002
Listed
$229,000
$79/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200236812
Nov 18, 2002
Listed
$229,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,615 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $32,643
$37,643
2024
$4,409 (+1.2%)
$5,000 + $32,643
$37,643
2023
$4,358 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2022
$4,368 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2021
$4,268 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2020
$4,240 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2019
$4,430 (+48.2%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2018
$2,990
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2017
$2,990 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2016
$2,916 (+28.3%)
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2014
$2,273
$5,000 + $21,200
$26,200
Tax history for 1712 Edinburgh Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,615 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $32,643
$37,643
2024
$4,409 (+1.2%)
$5,000 + $32,643
$37,643
2023
$4,358 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2022
$4,368 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2021
$4,268 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2020
$4,240 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2019
$4,430 (+48.2%)
$5,000 + $31,580
$36,580
2018
$2,990
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2017
$2,990 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2016
$2,916 (+28.3%)
$5,000 + $20,000
$25,000
2014
$2,273
$5,000 + $21,200
$26,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,151
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-3220-7
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, High Ceilings
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced, Full
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Asbestos
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 150
Lot Size Area: 10,890
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Baton Rouge
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Palm and Edinburgh
Subdivision Name: Southdowns
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,151
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 005-3220-7
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Westminster Elementary School
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Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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7 days above 108° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
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$443,000 – $536,000
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