Great home in the Heart of Baton Rouge's Historical Garden District. OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!!! This home was previously the Famous DeWalt School. A cellar can be found under this home which can easily be converted to an authentic wine cellar. This home sits on 2 beautifully landscaped lots with mature foliage and beautiful oaks, camelias, azalias, figs and so much more. There are windows across the front of the house and french doors that lead to the covered front porch (201 sq ft). The main floor features the luxurious Master suite with a bath the size of most bedrooms, closet space to die for, a living room, separate family room, open dining room with upstairs access, the original wood floors throughout, kitchen and breakfast area with a mudroom, and the washroom. Wonderful vintage accents feel like "a step back in time". The 2nd floor features a landing/sitting/office space, two magnificent bedrooms with with very large walk in closets. Another space could be the 3rd bedroom upstairs with little effort. An added bonus of an 800 sq. ft. separate apartment on the alley, with kitchen and full bath, and covered parking for 3. This home also features loads of storage space, (attic and additional). Call to view this jewel of a home.
Single-familyProperty Type
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by • Keller Williams Realty Greater Baton Rouge
Bought with Megan Lecoq• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Great home in the Heart of Baton Rouge's Historical Garden District. OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY!!! This home was previously the Famous DeWalt School. A cellar can be found under this home which can easily be converted to an authentic wine cellar. This home sits on 2 beautifully landscaped lots with mature foliage and beautiful oaks, camelias, azalias, figs and so much more. There are windows across the front of the house and french doors that lead to the covered front porch (201 sq ft). The main floor features the luxurious Master suite with a bath the size of most bedrooms, closet space to die for, a living room, separate family room, open dining room with upstairs access, the original wood floors throughout, kitchen and breakfast area with a mudroom, and the washroom. Wonderful vintage accents feel like "a step back in time". The 2nd floor features a landing/sitting/office space, two magnificent bedrooms with with very large walk in closets. Another space could be the 3rd bedroom upstairs with little effort. An added bonus of an 800 sq. ft. separate apartment on the alley, with kitchen and full bath, and covered parking for 3. This home also features loads of storage space, (attic and additional). Call to view this jewel of a home.
GBRMLS #2005107816
Sep 22, 2005
Listed
$485,000
$120/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2005107816
Sep 22, 2005
Listed
$485,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 17, 1990
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,054 (+4.7%)
$8,800 + $32,430
$41,230
2024
$4,829 (+0.6%)
$8,800 + $32,430
$41,230
2023
$4,801 (−0.2%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2022
$4,812 (+2.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2021
$4,702 (+0.7%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2020
$4,671 (−4.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2019
$4,881 (+1.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2018
$4,820 (+47.6%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2017
$3,265 (+2.6%)
$8,800 + $18,500
$27,300
2016
$3,184 (+59.7%)
$8,800 + $18,500
$27,300
2014
$1,994
$8,800 + $15,000
$23,800
2013
$1,994
$8,800 + $15,000
$23,800
Tax history for 1927 Olive St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,054 (+4.7%)
$8,800 + $32,430
$41,230
2024
$4,829 (+0.6%)
$8,800 + $32,430
$41,230
2023
$4,801 (−0.2%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2022
$4,812 (+2.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2021
$4,702 (+0.7%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2020
$4,671 (−4.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2019
$4,881 (+1.3%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2018
$4,820 (+47.6%)
$8,800 + $31,500
$40,300
2017
$3,265 (+2.6%)
$8,800 + $18,500
$27,300
2016
$3,184 (+59.7%)
$8,800 + $18,500
$27,300
2014
$1,994
$8,800 + $15,000
$23,800
2013
$1,994
$8,800 + $15,000
$23,800
*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
9,138 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,356
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
000-3136-4
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
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
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
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
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: 4
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 4
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Exterior
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 120 x 80 x 120
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: Park Blvd to Olive
Subdivision Name: Roseland Terrace
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,356
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,138 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 000-3136-4
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
The Dufrocq School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Westdale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$477,000 – $577,000
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