For sale

$250,000

Est. $1,721/mo —

•

1,200

sq ft

1973 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

Charming Craftsman cottage in Roseland Terrace, located within Baton Rouge’s Garden District at 1973 Oleander St. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic architectural character with thoughtfully updated systems. The front portion of the home features updated windows, while recent improvements include fresh interior paint, a new front door, added attic insulation, and a new water heater for enhanced comfort and efficiency. The property offers a spacious, fenced yard with rear alley access. A slab is already in place, providing the opportunity to create off-street parking, a garage, or a carport. Major system updates include a 2-year-old HVAC system, along with updated electrical wiring and plumbing. With its combination of original charm and meaningful improvements, this home presents a well-rounded opportunity in an established Baton Rouge neighborhood. Listed under appraised value, so schedule your private tour today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$208Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Lathan David • Reve REALTORS

Listing updated: Jul 23, 2026 at 12:16pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GBRMLS #2026008848

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$1,721 per month

Principal and interest$1,314

Property taxes

$209

HOA dues

Home insurance

$198

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

The Dufrocq School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

4/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

4/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Roseland

Terrace

Roseland Terrace, located between Government Street and Florida Boulevard, is a residential and historic Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and leafy, sidewalk-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Government Street corridor near Jefferson Highway, where porch-lit eateries, small galleries, and local bars set an after-work rhythm. Architectural details lean toward low-slung brick facades, deep carports, and generous front lawns that soften the street grid. City Park and the Baton Rouge Gallery add a cultural counterpoint to the everyday calm. The annual Mid City Makers Market at Circa 1857 brings a craft-forward pulse to nearby weekends. A short drive south, the LSU Museum of Art anchors bigger-city programming without changing the neighborhood’s quiet tone.

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Offer insights

1973 Oleander St · $250,000

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$250K and above

75% chance or better to win

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Central heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup

Sale and tax history for 1973 Oleander St

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026008848

Jul 23, 2026

Price Changed

$250,000

$208/sq ft

Jun 1, 2026

Relisted

—

May 17, 2026

Pending

—

May 14, 2026

Listed

$254,900

$212/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026008848

Jul 23, 2026

Price Changed

$250,000

$208/sq ft

Jun 1, 2026

Relisted

—

May 17, 2026

Pending

—

May 14, 2026

Listed

$254,900

$212/sq ft

Charming Craftsman cottage in Roseland Terrace, located within Baton Rouge's Garden District at 1973 Oleander St. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath home blends classic architectural character with thoughtfully updated systems. The front portion of the home features updated windows, while recent improvements include fresh interior paint, a new front door, added attic insulation, and a new water heater for enhanced comfort and efficiency. The property offers a spacious, fenced yard with rear alley access. A slab is already in place, providing the opportunity to create off-street parking, a garage, or a carport. Major system updates include a 2-year-old HVAC system, along with updated electrical wiring and plumbing. With its combination of original charm and meaningful improvements, this home presents a well-rounded opportunity in an established Baton Rouge neighborhood. Listed under appraised value, so schedule your private tour today!

Public Records

Dec 9, 2009

Sold

$176,000

$147/sq ft

GBRMLS #200915606

Oct 29, 2009

Listed

$179,900

$150/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200915606

Oct 29, 2009

Listed

$179,900

$150/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 23, 2005

Sold

$115,400

$96/sq ft

GBRMLS #200586012

Jan 11, 2005

Listed

$114,900

$96/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200586012

Jan 11, 2005

Listed

$114,900

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,506 (+4.7%)

$5,500 + $14,940

$20,440

2024

$2,394 (+11.0%)

$5,500 + $14,940

$20,440

2023

$2,156 (−0.2%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2022

$2,161 (+2.3%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2021

$2,112 (+0.7%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2020

$2,098 (−4.3%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2019

$2,192 (+1.3%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2018

$2,165

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2017

$2,165 (+2.6%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2016

$2,111 (+58.6%)

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

2014

$1,331

$5,500 + $12,600

$18,100

Public record

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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

4,805 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,168

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,168

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

001-7574-9

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

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Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

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

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 • 70806

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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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.

8.2 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 1973 Oleander St

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $137,900 and $429,900.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $138K to $430K.

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larger lot
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3 beds2 baths1,154 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$137,900 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,266 sq ft
1717 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$99/sq ft
smaller lot
11 years newer
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$429,900 Last sold price
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