This completely updated home will not last long nestled in the heart of Baton Rouge near LSU downtown and all of the fabulous restaurants up and down government Street. The interior has gorgeous real wood floors, all new lighting, fresh paint throughout and new mirrors. You will love all the natural lighting and the open floor plan, the kitchen has stainless steel appliances, gas stove, built-in, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. The laundry room is complete with a full size, stack washer and dryer outback. You will love the fenced in yard, plenty of shade trees, and a deck with deck furniture. There is a workshop as well as a gated carport . HUGE BONUS: Generac Generator installed!
Single-familyProperty Type
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Julie Carlisle• Compass - Perkins
Bought with Mary Lobos• Century 21 Bessette Flavin
Adorable renovated Garden District Cottage is a must-see! Attentively redone from top to bottom. Current owners opened kitchen, living, & dining area to create the feel of a newer home while maintaining integrity and character of an older home. Updated Bathrooms - Master Bath with new tile floor, sink, toilet, fixtures, built-in medicine cabinet, and refinished clawfoot tub. Second bath updates include new shower, tile, sink and toilet. Kitchen renovation complete with soapstone counter tops, under cabinet lighting, new cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances. Large picturesque front porch and fully fenced back yard with brand-new deck offers plenty of space to relax and entertain. Living room features a quaint working fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. Beautiful hardwood floors - NO CARPET, plenty of windows providing abundance of light, and ample closet space and storage throughout. Rear carport offers parking for large vehicle. Other updates include new tankless water heater, (2018), new HVAC (2015), updated laundry to provide additional storage. This charming cottage surrounded by fabulous neighbors won’t last long! Schedule your private showing today.
AcadianaMLS #BR2018009973
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$318,000
$228/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 4, 2011
Sold
$223,650
$160/sq ft
GBRMLS #201102718
Feb 24, 2011
Listed
$223,650
$160/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201102718
Feb 24, 2011
Listed
$223,650
$160/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (+13.0%)
$7,500 + $24,800
$32,300
2024
$3,505 (−1.7%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2023
$3,565 (−0.2%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2022
$3,573 (+2.3%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2021
$3,491 (+0.7%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2020
$3,468 (−4.3%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2019
$3,624 (+35.6%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2018
$2,673
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2017
$2,673 (+2.5%)
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2016
$2,607 (+42.8%)
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2014
$1,825
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
Tax history for 1955 Olive St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,960 (+13.0%)
$7,500 + $24,800
$32,300
2024
$3,505 (−1.7%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2023
$3,565 (−0.2%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2022
$3,573 (+2.3%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2021
$3,491 (+0.7%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2020
$3,468 (−4.3%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2019
$3,624 (+35.6%)
$7,500 + $22,425
$29,925
2018
$2,673
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2017
$2,673 (+2.5%)
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2016
$2,607 (+42.8%)
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
2014
$1,825
$5,500 + $16,850
$22,350
*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
Permits
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
4,952 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,437
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
000-6619-2
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
Oct 2, 2018 • Final
Generator install
Install a generator.
Electrical
Generator
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings