SOLD JUL 24, 2026

CLOSED ON Jul 2026

$295,000

•

1,542

sq ft

1972 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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NEW PRICE and MOTIVATED SELLER! Home qualifies for special financing programs with Hancock Whitney including closing cost AND down payment assistance. Also qualifies for a physicians loan program. Contact Jeremy Weimer with Hancock Whitney for details. Seller will replace part of the rear parking pad with an enclosed rear, grassed backyard with an acceptable offer! New Roof including a new plywood deck over the entire roof installed in November 2025! Beautifully maintained and updated New Orleans style home is now available in the Garden District! This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1542 square feet of living space, 9.5 foot ceilings and over 500 square feet of covered porches. There's a complete list of seller improvements included as part of the property disclosure and here are several of the highlights: Outside condenser unit replaced in 2022, exterior of the home has been pressure washed, rear storage shed installed, reinforced several roof trusses, added ceiling fans, lighting and outlets for the front/side porches, added new toilets and other related bathroom fixtures, installed landscaping all around the home along with an irrigation system & installed a statement chandelier in the dining room. The home is under a pest control contract as well as an HVAC service contract. There is a 3 car concrete parking pad at the rear of the home. Parking pad is accessed from the alley that connects to Wisteria. You can't beat the location of this home as it sits prominently on Government St, directly across the street from Dufrocq Elementary and 1/2 block from Circa 1857 with easy access to downtown and mid-city. Here's your chance to own a piece of Baton Rouge history with this very well-kept and maintained home! The home is EASY to show so schedule your showing today! The pictures show the home as virtually staged.

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$191Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Quinton Renfro • David Landry Real Estate, LLC

Bought with Kay Gilbert • Century 21 Bessette Flavin

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•Source:GBRMLS #2026003621

Redfin Estimate

$314,407

$19K over list price of $295K

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This home's estimate is 14% higher than the average sale price ($276K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$335,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
2151 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$410,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,672 sq ft
2148 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$227,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,705 sq ft
1818 Wisteria St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$129,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,429 sq ft
144 Belleview Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Market trends in 70806, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

102d

4 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $1,811 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 1972 Government St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 24, 2026

Sold

$265,500

$172/sq ft

RAAMLS #BR2026009518

Jun 24, 2026

Rental Removed

$2,400

$2/sq ft

Jun 6, 2026

Price Changed

$2,400

$2/sq ft

May 24, 2026

Listed for Rent

$2,350

$2/sq ft

GBRMLS #2026003621

Jul 24, 2026

Sold

Jun 23, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2026

Price Changed

$295,000

$191/sq ft

Jun 11, 2026

Price Changed

$309,000

$200/sq ft

May 28, 2026

Price Changed

$319,500

$207/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Price Changed

$328,500

$213/sq ft

Apr 8, 2026

Price Changed

$332,000

$215/sq ft

Mar 1, 2026

Listed

$339,000

$220/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026003621

Jul 24, 2026

Sold

Jun 23, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 21, 2026

Price Changed

$295,000

$191/sq ft

Jun 11, 2026

Price Changed

$309,000

$200/sq ft

May 28, 2026

Price Changed

$319,500

$207/sq ft

May 15, 2026

Price Changed

$328,500

$213/sq ft

Apr 8, 2026

Price Changed

$332,000

$215/sq ft

Mar 1, 2026

Listed

$339,000

$220/sq ft

+16

GBRMLS #2026009518

May 24, 2026

Rental Removed

$2,350

$2/sq ft

May 24, 2026

Listed for Rent

$2,350

$2/sq ft

GBRMLS #2023016410

Feb 25, 2024

Sold

Oct 2, 2023

Listed

$1,600

$1/sq ft

GBRMLS #2023010901

Jan 30, 2024

Delisted

—

Jan 26, 2024

Pending

—

Jan 8, 2024

Price Changed

$295,000

$191/sq ft

Nov 10, 2023

Price Changed

$305,000

$198/sq ft

Oct 22, 2023

Price Changed

$319,000

$207/sq ft

Oct 3, 2023

Price Changed

$329,000

$213/sq ft

Sep 25, 2023

Price Changed

$339,500

$220/sq ft

Aug 27, 2023

Price Changed

$339,900

$220/sq ft

Aug 19, 2023

Price Changed

$344,900

$224/sq ft

Jul 17, 2023

Price Changed

$349,900

$227/sq ft

Jul 5, 2023

Listed

$354,000

$230/sq ft

LISTANZA #1

Oct 26, 2023

Rental Removed

$2,000

$1/sq ft

Oct 22, 2023

Listed for Rent

$2,000

$1/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2023010901

Jul 5, 2023

Listed

$295,000

$191/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 7, 2018

Sold

$254,000

$165/sq ft

GBRMLS #2018007743

Nov 1, 2018

Sold

Oct 2, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 25, 2018

Price Changed

$259,000

$168/sq ft

Jul 25, 2018

Price Changed

$269,000

$174/sq ft

Jun 5, 2018

Price Changed

$275,000

$178/sq ft

May 10, 2018

Listed

$285,000

$185/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2018007743

May 10, 2018

Listed

$259,000

$168/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 22, 2007

Sold

$185,347

$120/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 24, 2006

Sold

$92,900

$60/sq ft

GBRMLS #2006127738

Jun 13, 2006

Listed

$92,900

$60/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2006127738

Jun 13, 2006

Listed

$92,900

$60/sq ft

GBRMLS #200066987

Jul 30, 1997

Listed

$65,000

$42/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200066987

Jul 30, 1997

Listed

$65,000

$42/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,248 (+4.7%)

$5,500 + $20,995

$26,495

2024

$3,103 (+8.0%)

$5,500 + $20,995

$26,495

2023

$2,875 (−0.2%)

$5,500 + $18,630

$24,130

2022

$2,881 (+2.3%)

$5,500 + $18,630

$24,130

2021

$2,815 (+0.7%)

$5,500 + $18,630

$24,130

2020

$2,797 (−4.3%)

$5,500 + $18,630

$24,130

2019

$2,922 (+28.6%)

$5,500 + $18,630

$24,130

2018

$2,273

$5,500 + $13,500

$19,000

2017

$2,273 (+2.6%)

$5,500 + $13,500

$19,000

2016

$2,216 (+0.3%)

$5,500 + $13,500

$19,000

2014

$2,209

$5,500 + $13,500

$19,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,704 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,514

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

001-1034-5

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 11, 2026.

DESIGN OVERLAY GOVERNMENT STREET

OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT

General Residential District

The purpose of A4 is to permit high density multi-family developments with a maximum of 43.6 units per acre and must be located within an Urban/Walkable Character Area or in Regional and Employment Centers.

Zone overlays

Design Overlay - Government Street District
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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Interior Features: High Ceilings
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Covered
Fencing: Partial, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2064
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential

Lot Information
Lot Size : 4791.6
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 120
Lot Size Area: 4,791.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.11

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: Turn on Wisteria from Park. Take your first left and proceed up the gravel alleyway. Follow the alleyway curve to the right and the house is the third house on the left. Map is loaded up in the documents section.
Subdivision Name: Roseland Terrace

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,514
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,704 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 001-1034-5

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: GBRAR

Around this home

Schools

The Dufrocq School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

4/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

2/10

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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, 19 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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Baton Rouge, LA • 70806

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

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May

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Jul

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Sep

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Dec

Sun exposure

81/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

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

10.1 hrs

6.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$299,000 – $362,000

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Home values near 1972 Government St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2016 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$334,610
1952 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1290 Sq. Ft.	$310,288

Address	Redfin Estimate
2008 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$117,587
1954 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1634 Sq. Ft.	$254,557

Address	Redfin Estimate
1950 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$256,874
2001 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$156,397

Property information provided by AcadianaMLS when last listed in 2026. This data may not match . Learn more.

Listing provided courtesy of: David Landry Real Estate, LLC

Listing agent: Quinton Renfro (2252879448)

The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the IDX Program of the Realtor® Association of Acadiana's MLS. The information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Last Updated: 2026-06-24T16:09:37.238Z

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