Google street view image for 1816 Olive St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

For sale

$282,000

Est. $2,111/mo —

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2.5 ba

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2,265

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1816 Olive St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

About this home

Rare duplex priced to sell in one of Baton Rouge’s most desirable historic areas. This versatile multi-family property offers strong income potential with separate meters, alley access, off-street parking, private entrances, and a backyard. A simple refresh, such as fresh paint, could help maximize rent rates and investor return. Located in the heart of the Garden District, this property is within walking distance to the park, LSU Lakes, golf course, art gallery, restaurants, and shopping. The downstairs unit features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, high ceilings, a fireplace, a foyer/sunroom area, wood floors, abundant natural light, a laundry area, appliances, and a security system. The upstairs unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a laundry room, wood floors, and appliances. This duplex also offers the potential to be converted into a single-family home if desired. Multi-family properties in this area, at a price like this, rarely become available—schedule your showing today!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$125Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Jewel Fourrier • Highroad Realty, LLC

Listed by Brunson Taylor • Highroad Realty, LLC

Contact: 225-361-0036

Listing updated: Oct 22, 2026 at 10:16pm

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:ROAM MLS #2026010211

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$2,111 per month

Principal and interest$1,539

Property taxes

$347

HOA dues

Home insurance

$226

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

The Dufrocq School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi

4/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Roseland

Terrace

Roseland Terrace, located between Government Street and Florida Boulevard, is a residential and historic Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Government Street corridor near Jefferson Highway, where porch-lit eateries, small galleries, and local bars set an after-work rhythm. Architectural details lean toward low-slung brick facades, deep carports, and generous front lawns that soften the street grid. City Park and the Baton Rouge Gallery add a cultural counterpoint to the everyday calm. The annual Mid City Makers Market at Circa 1857 brings a craft-forward pulse to nearby weekends. A short drive south, the LSU Museum of Art anchors bigger-city programming without changing the neighborhood’s quiet tone.

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

1816 Olive St · $282,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 48 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $279,422. (1% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

29% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Pantry
High ceilings
Solid surface counters
Window treatments
Dining area
Eat-in kitchen
Fireplace

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total, with 2 in each unit

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom total

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Gas cooktop
Range

Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookups in both units

Flooring
Ceramic tile
Wood

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans

Sale and tax history for 1816 Olive St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

ROAM MLS #2026010211

Jun 2, 2026

Listed

$282,000

$125/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 2, 2017

Sold

$285,000

$126/sq ft

GBRMLS #2017011866

Sep 29, 2017

Sold

Aug 19, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 18, 2017

Relisted

—

Aug 3, 2017

Pending

—

Jul 31, 2017

Listed

$300,000

$132/sq ft

This Duplex is located in the heart of the Garden District! Walk to the park, LSU lakes, golf course, art gallery, restaurant and shopping. There are private entrances to both units, off street parking and a backyard. Downstairs has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, high ceilings, fireplace, foyer/sun room area, wood floors, lots of windows, laundry area, all appliances, and security system. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with laundry room, wood floors and all appliances. This duplex could easily be converted into a single family home. Multi-family homes don’t come on the market often in this area. Call today for a viewing. Note: Fridge, washer and dryer in downstairs belong to tenant and will be replaced with others.

AcadianaMLS #BR2017011866

Jul 28, 2017

Listed

$300,000

$132/sq ft

GBRMLS #2017002084

Feb 22, 2017

Price Changed

$310,000

$137/sq ft

Feb 13, 2017

Listed

$360,000

$159/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2017002084

Feb 13, 2017

Listed

$310,000

$137/sq ft

GBRMLS #2016016312

Nov 9, 2016

Listed

$350,000

$155/sq ft

GBRMLS #2016013128

Oct 13, 2016

Price Changed

$360,000

$159/sq ft

Sep 8, 2016

Listed

$395,000

$174/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2016016312

Sep 8, 2016

Listed

$350,000

$155/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2016013128

Sep 8, 2016

Listed

$360,000

$159/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 4, 2008

Sold

$175,000

$77/sq ft

GBRMLS #2007171079

Sep 24, 2007

Listed

$179,950

$79/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2007171079

Sep 24, 2007

Listed

$179,950

$79/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2007170204

Sep 14, 2007

Listed

$179,950

$79/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 16, 1987

Sold

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,160 (+4.7%)

$5,500 + $28,430

$33,930

2024

$3,974 (+15.3%)

$5,500 + $28,430

$33,930

2023

$3,446 (−0.2%)

$5,500 + $23,430

$28,930

2022

$3,454 (+2.3%)

$5,500 + $23,430

$28,930

2021

$3,375 (+0.7%)

$5,500 + $23,430

$28,930

2020

$3,353 (−2.9%)

$5,500 + $23,430

$28,930

2019

$3,452 (+1.3%)

$5,500 + $23,000

$28,500

2018

$3,409 (+32.6%)

$5,500 + $23,000

$28,500

2017

$2,572 (+2.5%)

$5,500 + $16,000

$21,500

2016

$2,508 (+90.1%)

$5,500 + $16,000

$21,500

2014

$1,319

$5,500 + $12,500

$18,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,801 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,995

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,995

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

000-6477-7

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

A3.1

OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT

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.

Zone overlays

Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District

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 • 70802

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

85/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.5 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1816 Olive St

$281,404

$596 under list price of $282K

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