Southern Heights: Nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home near Southern University, Interstate & Airport in a well established neighborhood. Needs a little TLC. Seller will make no repairs!!!! Bonus square footage includes open patio and covered patio.
Single-familyProperty Type
7,623 sq ftLot Size
$40Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by • Latter & Blum - Perkins
Bought with Lee Lambert• Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
Southern Heights: Nice 3 bedroom/2 bath home near Southern University, Interstate & Airport in a well established neighborhood. Needs a little TLC. Seller will make no repairs!!!! Bonus square footage includes open patio and covered patio.
Public Records
Feb 20, 1979
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,471 (+4.3%)
$600 + $10,580
$11,180
2024
$1,409 (+20.2%)
$600 + $10,580
$11,180
2023
$1,172 (−0.2%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2022
$1,175 (+2.1%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2021
$1,150 (+0.6%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2020
$1,143 (−3.9%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2019
$1,190 (+1.1%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2018
$1,177
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2017
$1,177 (+2.4%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2016
$1,149 (+1,541.4%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2014
$70 (−0.3%)
$600 + $4,750
$5,350
2013
$70
$600 + $4,750
$5,350
Tax history for 1755 79th Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,471 (+4.3%)
$600 + $10,580
$11,180
2024
$1,409 (+20.2%)
$600 + $10,580
$11,180
2023
$1,172 (−0.2%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2022
$1,175 (+2.1%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2021
$1,150 (+0.6%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2020
$1,143 (−3.9%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2019
$1,190 (+1.1%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2018
$1,177
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2017
$1,177 (+2.4%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2016
$1,149 (+1,541.4%)
$600 + $8,400
$9,000
2014
$70 (−0.3%)
$600 + $4,750
$5,350
2013
$70
$600 + $4,750
$5,350
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,604 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,720
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
003-9866-7
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A2
AIRPORT HORIZONTAL ZONE
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A2 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 5.8 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Zone overlays
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: 1
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Carport
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Oven, Electric Cooktop
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Enclosed
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Frame, Brick
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 55.75 x 136.36
Lot Size Area: 7,623
Lot Size Acres: 0.175
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
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: Scenic Hwy North to 79th Ave, turn right - house on left
Subdivision Name: Southern Heights
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,720
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,604 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 003-9866-7
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Progress Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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Crestworth Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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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, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$100,000 – $121,000
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