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!
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.
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Market insights
1816 Olive St #2 · $282,000
DAYS ON MARKET
124 days
The average home goes pending in 32 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
93.6%
Most homes are selling 6% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$282,000
Median list price in this area is $290,390. (3% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Gas cooktop
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Porch
Partial wood privacy fencing
Shingle roof
Home design
Residential income property
Duplex
Parking
Detached parking
On-street parking
4 total parking spaces
Construction
Brick and concrete construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built with shingle roof
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Public water
Public sewer
Cable connected
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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!
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East Baton Rouge Parish
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Last updated by owner on Jun 3, 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
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1816 Olive St #2
$272,930
$9,070 under list price of $282K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $200K to $400K.