For sale

$199,000

Est. $1,174/mo —

•

3,000

sq ft

1851 Plank Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

About this home

PRICED TO SELL !! This charming century old home has been recently renovated and full of opportunity! Located on a large corner lot in a high traffic area, this property offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of flexible living space. Previously used as a privately owned assisted living facility, it’s ideal for your next business venture or can easily be converted back to a residence. The home is being sold fully furnished, including brand new appliances, making it move in or business ready. Features include a newly built ramp, large front porch, basement for extra storage and an outdoor workshop with endless potential. A unique property with plenty of possibilities, schedule your tour today before its gone!

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$66Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Amber Thornton • Blue Heron Realty

Contact: MOB: 225-503-5372

Listing updated: Aug 18, 2026 at 09:06am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GBRMLS #2026007459

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$1,174 per month

Principal and interest$993

Property taxes

$20

HOA dues

Home insurance

$161

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Park Elementary School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

2/10

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About

Fairfields

Fairfields, located between Government Street and Interstate 10, is a residential and university-adjacent Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Government Street corridor near Jefferson Highway, where coffee counters, indie eateries, and small storefronts keep the street scene active. Architectural lines lean low and horizontal, with deep front lawns and mature oaks shaping a calm streetscape. The daily rhythm ties closely to nearby campus energy and the arts-and-food strip on Government. Community pillars nearby include The Varsity Theatre, Baton Rouge Gallery – Center for Contemporary Art, and Rocca Pizzeria.

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Offer insights

1851 Plank Rd · $199,000

Strong offer

$199K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $199K+ is a strong offer

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 53 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Stainless steel appliances
Wood-burning fireplace

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Range
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator

Flooring
Tile
Wood
Ceramic tile

Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
Window-unit cooling

Sale and tax history for 1851 Plank Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026007459

Aug 18, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 18, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 8, 2026

Price Changed

$199,000

$66/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Price Changed

$220,000

$73/sq ft

Apr 23, 2026

Listed

$235,000

$78/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026007459

Aug 18, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 18, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 8, 2026

Price Changed

$199,000

$66/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Price Changed

$220,000

$73/sq ft

Apr 23, 2026

Listed

$235,000

$78/sq ft

PRICED TO SELL !! This charming century old home has been recently renovated and full of opportunity! Located on a large corner lot in a high traffic area, this property offers nearly 3,000 sq ft of flexible living space. Previously used as a privately owned assisted living facility, it's ideal for your next business venture or can easily be converted back to a residence. The home is being sold fully furnished, including brand new appliances, making it move in or business ready. Features include a newly built ramp, large front porch, basement for extra storage and an outdoor workshop with endless potential. A unique property with plenty of possibilities, schedule your tour today before its gone!

Public Records

Jun 12, 2025

Sold

$82,500

$28/sq ft

GBRMLS #2025009572

Jun 12, 2025

Sold

May 28, 2025

Pending

—

May 19, 2025

Listed

$90,000

$30/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2025009572

May 19, 2025

Listed

$90,000

$30/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$235 (+4.7%)

$616 + $1,299

$1,915

2024

$224 (+10.1%)

$616 + $1,299

$1,915

2023

$204 (−0.2%)

$550 + $1,160

$1,710

2022

$204 (+2.4%)

$550 + $1,160

$1,710

2021

$199 (+0.7%)

$550 + $1,160

$1,710

2020

$198 (+5.6%)

$550 + $1,160

$1,710

2019

$188 (+1.3%)

$500 + $1,050

$1,550

2018

$185

$500 + $1,050

$1,550

2017

$185 (+3.0%)

$500 + $1,050

$1,550

2016

$180 (+3.4%)

$500 + $1,050

$1,550

2014

$174 (+784.1%)

$500 + $1,000

$1,500

2013

$20

$500 + $1,000

$1,500

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

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Stories

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Lot depth

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Lot size

6,045 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

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Finished Sq. Ft.

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Unfinished Sq. Ft.

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Total Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

000-6471-8

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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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT

Heavy Commercial District

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

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

10.5 hrs

7.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1851 Plank Rd

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $55,000 and $159,500.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $55K to $160K.

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smaller lot
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$75,000 Last sold price
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smaller lot
24 years newer
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$78,000 Last sold price
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smaller lot
41 years newer
SOLD JAN 13, 2026
$55,000 Last sold price
— beds— baths3,263 sq ft
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smaller lot
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$79,900 Last sold price
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