SOLD NOV 14, 2025

Last listed at $949,900, CLOSED ON Nov 2025

$1,324,919

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,718/mo

•

3,953

sq ft

225 Amherst Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

Located in one of the most sought after neighborhoods, this beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home seamlessly blends timeless charm with modern comforts. Situated in beloved College Town this residence offers the perfect mix of convenience, character, and comfort. Walk to LSU games! Step onto the welcoming front porch and enter a space filled with natural light, beautiful wood flooring, and unique architectural details, including antique doors throughout. The split floor plan on the main level includes two bedrooms sharing a cozy sitting area ideal for families, guests, or a quiet workspace. The spacious living room is anchored by a warm fireplace and features a unique wine closet perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas cooktop, double ovens, and two walk in pantries all opening to a generous dining area and large den for seamless living. Retreat to the private primary suite featuring a wall of built ins and an en suite with a large walk in closet. There is another full bedroom and bath on the lower lever which offers even more flexibility along with a large bonus room upstairs perfect for a playroom, media room, or home office. Bonus room is plumbed for a full bath. Enjoy outdoor living in the beautifully landscaped yard complete with a spacious back porch, fire pit, and additional storage space. The freshly painted interior and whole house generator make this home move in ready. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of history in an unbeatable location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Heather Kirkpatrick • Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners

Bought with Heather Kirkpatrick • Keller Williams Realty Premier Partners

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•Source:GBRMLS #2025016733

Redfin Estimate

$1,324,919

$375K over list price of $950K

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Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 81.3% higher than the average sale price ($731K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 13, 2026
$1,319,000
A
4 beds4.5 baths4,223 sq ft
305 Cornell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD SEP 30, 2025
$1,000,000
B
4 beds4 baths3,511 sq ft
302 Amherst Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$405,000
C
4 beds4 baths1,916 sq ft
513 Centenary Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$465,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,960 sq ft
3616 S Lakeshore Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$465,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,783 sq ft
482 Stanford Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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$1,246,784

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$2,089/mo

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Market trends in 70808, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.1%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$405K

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

146

11 MoM

New listings for sale

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2438 July St, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$649,900
4 beds3.5 baths2,531 sq ft
2063 Rue Venelle, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$399,900
3 beds2 baths2,001 sq ft
856 Rodney Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$585,000
3 beds2 baths2,342 sq ft
990 Stanford Ave #522, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$450,000
4 beds2 baths1,949 sq ft
7601 Amesbury Cir, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$75,000
2 beds2 baths966 sq ft
3030 Congress Blvd #145, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
COMING SOON
$1,495,000
5 beds5 baths5,415 sq ft
6136 Chandler Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
$115,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,080 sq ft
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$650,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,016 sq ft
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Sale history for 225 Amherst Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 17, 2025

Sold

$825,000

$209/sq ft

GBRMLS #2025016733

Nov 14, 2025

Sold

Sep 9, 2025

Listed

$949,900

$240/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2025016733

Sep 9, 2025

Listed

$949,900

$240/sq ft

GBRMLS #2024013695

Jul 28, 2024

Sold

Jul 18, 2024

Listed

$3,950

$1/sq ft

GBRMLS #2023015945

Jul 28, 2024

Delisted

—

Jun 30, 2024

Relisted

—

Jun 17, 2024

Pending

—

May 22, 2024

Price Changed

$1,049,000

$265/sq ft

Mar 9, 2024

Price Changed

$1,090,000

$276/sq ft

Sep 23, 2023

Listed

$1,144,000

$289/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2023015945

Sep 23, 2023

Listed

$1,049,000

$265/sq ft

GBRMLS #2023012947

Aug 14, 2023

Delisted

—

Aug 3, 2023

Listed

$1,190,000

$301/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2023012947

Aug 3, 2023

Listed

$1,190,000

$301/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 14, 2023

Sold

$400,000

$101/sq ft

Public Records

May 31, 1990

Sold

—

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,849 (+4.7%)

$4,500 + $35,050

$39,550

2024

$4,632 (+17.7%)

$4,500 + $35,050

$39,550

2023

$3,937 (−0.2%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2022

$3,946 (+2.3%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2021

$3,856 (+0.7%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2020

$3,831 (+19.1%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2019

$3,216 (+1.3%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2018

$3,176

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2017

$3,176 (+2.5%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2016

$3,097 (+73.0%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2014

$1,790

$4,500 + $17,550

$22,050

Tax history for 225 Amherst Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,849 (+4.7%)

$4,500 + $35,050

$39,550

2024

$4,632 (+17.7%)

$4,500 + $35,050

$39,550

2023

$3,937 (−0.2%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2022

$3,946 (+2.3%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2021

$3,856 (+0.7%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2020

$3,831 (+19.1%)

$4,500 + $28,550

$33,050

2019

$3,216 (+1.3%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2018

$3,176

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2017

$3,176 (+2.5%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2016

$3,097 (+73.0%)

$4,500 + $22,050

$26,550

2014

$1,790

$4,500 + $17,550

$22,050

*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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.31 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,068

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

005-4092-7

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Single Family Residential Disrtict

The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
Has Carport
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 5032
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier

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

Lot Information
Lot Size : 13939.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 74 x 192 x 71 x 183
Lot Size Area: 13,939.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.32

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association

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: From LSU Avenue to Emory Ave. Left on Amherst Ave. House on right OR From Highland Rd to Amherst Avenue
Subdivision Name: College Town

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,068
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 005-4092-7

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: GBRAR

Around this home

Schools

University Terrace Elementary School

Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

6/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 21 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 • 70808

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Estimated sale price

$1.26M – $1.52M

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Home values near 225 Amherst Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Amherst Ave, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$591,756
4278 Oxford Ave Apartment 8, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$604,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
7 Rue Toulouse, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$469,979
4264 Oxford Ave Apartment 9, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Rue Toulouse, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1812 Sq. Ft.	$466,992
4264 Oxford Ave Apartment TBD, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

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