OFF MARKET

Last listed at $375,000, CLOSED ON Oct 2018

$489,625

•

3,107

sq ft

2340 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

PRICE REDUCTION - MOTIVATED SELLER - ALL REASONABLE OFFERS CONSIDERED Live in the heart of the Garden District and be a part of the new revitalization, in this 1920s Historical Colonial Revival home, loaded with some of the original architectural features. Home features a Porte Cochere that attaches to a huge front porch that spans the length of the home with paired boxed columns to mark the entrance. The First Floor boasts a beautiful living room with original fireplace and is opened to the formal dining room. Next to the formal living room is a stunning, glassed sunroom; imagine drinking your morning coffee here. The first floor also has a kitchen with a small breakfast nook. There are 2 bedrooms and 1-1/2 baths, and a study all located on the first floor. Second floor is the Master Bedroom and bath, and an extra room that is being used as a dressing area; large enough for an office, nursery or small bedroom. The home is filled with an abundance of windows to overlook the beautiful yard. Besides the Porte cochere attached to the front porch, there is ample parking in the back of the house through the double gates and you also have a parking lot on the side of the home that can accommodate at least five cars. There is an A/C basement that has unlimited possibilities. This home would be a great investment property! SELLER RESERVES DOOR LEADING TO UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM

Single-familyProperty Type

1921Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by • RE/MAX Professional

Bought with Stacy Belanger • Latter & Blum - Perkins

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•Source:GBRMLS #2018009141

Redfin Estimate

$489,625

$115K over list price of $375K

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This home's estimate is 9.9% lower than the average sale price ($544K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$429,900
A
3 beds2 baths1,807 sq ft
2233 Tulip St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$720,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,902 sq ft
2247 Oleander St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$625,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,525 sq ft
2048 Myrtle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$400,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,597 sq ft
2030 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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$459,436

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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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Sale history for 2340 Government St

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2025006078

Aug 24, 2026

Relisted

—

Jun 17, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 5, 2026

Price Changed

$580,000

$187/sq ft

Jan 12, 2026

Price Changed

$595,000

$192/sq ft

Dec 1, 2025

Price Changed

$600,000

$193/sq ft

Oct 31, 2025

Price Changed

$635,000

$204/sq ft

Oct 1, 2025

Price Changed

$650,000

$209/sq ft

Sep 22, 2025

Price Changed

$670,000

$216/sq ft

Sep 16, 2025

Price Changed

$680,000

$219/sq ft

Aug 25, 2025

Price Changed

$685,000

$220/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Price Changed

$695,000

$224/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Price Changed

$675,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 18, 2025

Price Changed

$715,000

$230/sq ft

Jun 2, 2025

Price Changed

$730,000

$235/sq ft

Apr 1, 2025

Listed

$735,000

$237/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2025006078

Jun 17, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 5, 2026

Price Changed

$580,000

$187/sq ft

Jan 12, 2026

Price Changed

$595,000

$192/sq ft

Dec 1, 2025

Price Changed

$600,000

$193/sq ft

Oct 31, 2025

Price Changed

$635,000

$204/sq ft

Oct 1, 2025

Price Changed

$650,000

$209/sq ft

Sep 22, 2025

Price Changed

$670,000

$216/sq ft

Sep 16, 2025

Price Changed

$680,000

$219/sq ft

Aug 25, 2025

Price Changed

$685,000

$220/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Price Changed

$695,000

$224/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Price Changed

$675,000

$217/sq ft

Jul 18, 2025

Price Changed

$715,000

$230/sq ft

Jun 2, 2025

Price Changed

$730,000

$235/sq ft

Apr 1, 2025

Listed

$735,000

$237/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 25, 2018

Sold

$372,000

$120/sq ft

GBRMLS #2018009141

Oct 17, 2018

Sold

Sep 13, 2018

Pending

—

Aug 15, 2018

Relisted

—

Aug 2, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 24, 2018

Price Changed

$375,000

$121/sq ft

Jun 25, 2018

Price Changed

$429,900

$138/sq ft

May 31, 2018

Listed

$449,900

$145/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2018009141

May 31, 2018

Listed

$375,000

$121/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 13, 2006

Sold

$225,000

$72/sq ft

GBRMLS #2006115040

Jan 3, 2006

Listed

$225,000

$72/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2006115040

Jan 3, 2006

Listed

$225,000

$72/sq ft

GBRMLS #200597661

Jun 17, 2005

Listed

$232,000

$75/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200597661

Jun 17, 2005

Listed

$232,000

$75/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,191 (+4.7%)

$4,000 + $38,340

$42,340

2024

$4,959 (+14.6%)

$4,000 + $38,340

$42,340

2023

$4,329 (−0.2%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2022

$4,339 (+2.3%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2021

$4,240 (+0.7%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2020

$4,212 (+11.0%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2019

$3,796 (+44.2%)

$4,000 + $27,340

$31,340

2018

$2,632

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2017

$2,632 (+2.6%)

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2016

$2,566 (+2.6%)

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2014

$2,500

$4,000 + $17,500

$21,500

Tax history for 2340 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,191 (+4.7%)

$4,000 + $38,340

$42,340

2024

$4,959 (+14.6%)

$4,000 + $38,340

$42,340

2023

$4,329 (−0.2%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2022

$4,339 (+2.3%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2021

$4,240 (+0.7%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2020

$4,212 (+11.0%)

$4,000 + $32,340

$36,340

2019

$3,796 (+44.2%)

$4,000 + $27,340

$31,340

2018

$2,632

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2017

$2,632 (+2.6%)

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2016

$2,566 (+2.6%)

$4,000 + $18,000

$22,000

2014

$2,500

$4,000 + $17,500

$21,500

*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

5,206 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

000-9848-5

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT

DESIGN OVERLAY GOVERNMENT STREET

High-Rise Apartments District

The purpose of A5 is to permit high-density residential developments with a maximum of 87.1 units per acre. Such developments must be located within designated Downtown, Employment Centers and Regional Centers.

Zone overlays

Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
Design Overlay - Government Street 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: 4
Parking Features: Covered, Detached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric, Other, Wall Furnace

Interior Features
Interior Features: Crown Molding, See Remarks, High Ceilings
Appliances: Dryer, Range, Oven, Washer, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood
Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame

Property Features
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

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

Land Information
Topography: Sloping

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped
Lot Size Dimensions: 121 x 128

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $100

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: On Government Street, between St. Rose Ave and Drehr Ave
Subdivision Name: Drehr Place

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5,206 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 000-9848-5

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

The Dufrocq School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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, 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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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70806

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

93/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$466,000 – $564,000

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Home values near 2340 Government St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2337 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3466 Sq. Ft.	$408,676
2403 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$145,684

Address	Redfin Estimate
2338 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1487 Sq. Ft.	$267,436
2333 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 2013 Sq. Ft.	$257,753

Address	Redfin Estimate
2300 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$395,624
2415 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1826 Sq. Ft.	$278,958

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