North Baton Rouge, located between Southern University and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with river-adjacent corridors and wide arterial streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Scenic Highway (LA-67) and Choctaw Drive corridor, where corner markets, auto shops, and long-running eateries line the roadway. Southern University’s F.G. Clark Activity Center and the Southern University Museum of Art act as cultural anchors with a steady calendar of events. Mid-century ranch homes and brick cottages sit alongside light-industrial blocks and rail-adjacent lots, giving the streetscape a working-city feel. Greenwood Community Park and the Mississippi River levee paths add open-air breathing room. Daily life centers on driving routes, campus activity, and local storefronts rather than a single main street.
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70802
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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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $403 below the rental estimate which makes this a great deal!
Asking rent
$950
Rental estimate
$1,353
Nearby comparable rentals
The Rental Estimate uses 0 recent nearby rental.
Sale and tax history for 1962 Rice Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BUILDIUM #1
Aug 28, 2026
Listed for Rent
$950
GBRMLS #2024004369
Apr 5, 2024
Sold
*
Mar 26, 2024
Pending
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Mar 19, 2024
Relisted
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Mar 15, 2024
Pending
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Mar 14, 2024
Listed
$50,000
+9
Calling ALL investors!! This is a steal of a deal!! This 3 bedroom/2 Bath home needs some love and attention! This would be a great rental!! Call today for more details and showing.
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We estimate that 1962 Rice Dr would rent between $1,353 / mo.1962 Rice Dr is located in Baton Rouge, the 70802 zipcode, and the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.