Pending

$63,000

Est. $409/mo —

•

733

sq ft

2371 E Smiley Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

Turnkey investment opportunity with built-in income potential! This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 2371 E. Smiley Street is ready to go from day one--no updates, no delays, just immediate rental income. Recent upgrades include new electrical, plumbing, windows, and a roof less than 2 years old, giving investors peace of mind and low maintenance costs. Inside, you'll find a clean, modern layout designed for functionality and long-term tenant appeal. To help you visualize the possibilities, several photos have been virtually staged--showcasing how this space can be furnished and maximized for comfort and style. For investors, this property presents strong income potential, with estimated rental rates ranging from $900-$1,100 per month, creating the opportunity for approximately $300-$500 in monthly cash flow depending on financing terms. Even better, the seller is offering seller financing, opening the door for investors looking to leverage flexible purchasing options. Situated in a convenient Baton Rouge location near Mid City, Downtown, and major roadways, this property combines affordability, updates, and income potential in one smart package. Opportunities like this don't last--schedule your showing and explore the potential today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1975Year Built

7,405 sq ftLot Size

$86Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Joanna Arnold • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners

Listing updated: Jul 14, 2026 at 10:28am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:AcadianaMLS #BR2025019064

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$409 per month

Principal and interest$344

Property taxes

$13

HOA dues

Home insurance

$52

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Villa Del Rey Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

5/10

Capitol Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

2/10

Broadmoor Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi

2/10

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About Smiley Heights-Melrose

East

Smiley Heights-Melrose East, located between Florida Boulevard and North Boulevard, is a historic and residential Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and mature tree canopies. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Government Street corridor near the Mid City Beer Garden, where patios, murals, and small storefronts set an after-hours hum. Architectural lines shift from tidy brick cottages to low-slung postwar houses on generous lots. Local staples such as Mid City Beer Garden, Rocca Pizzeria, and Baton Rouge Gallery anchor the area’s creative, food-forward rhythm. Side streets feel quieter, with pocket greens and front-porch streetscapes. Its central geography keeps daily errands oriented toward the Government Street spine.

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Market insights

2371 E Smiley Ave · $63,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 55 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $287,902. (357% higher than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Living room
Kitchen
Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms

Bedrooms
Up to 8 bedrooms

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Kitchen included

Heating & cooling
Wall furnace heating
Wall-mounted cooling units

Sale and tax history for 2371 E Smiley Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

RENTSPREE #1

Sep 15, 2026

Listed for Rent

$1,000

$1/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 4, 2026

Sold

$55,500

$76/sq ft

GBRMLS #2025019064

Jul 31, 2026

Sold

Jul 14, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 6, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 5, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 24, 2026

Price Changed

$63,000

$86/sq ft

Apr 20, 2026

Price Changed

$65,000

$89/sq ft

Feb 16, 2026

Price Changed

$68,000

$93/sq ft

Nov 28, 2025

Price Changed

$70,000

$95/sq ft

Oct 15, 2025

Listed

$75,000

$102/sq ft

Turnkey investment opportunity with built-in income potential! This fully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home at 2371 E. Smiley Street is ready to go from day one—no updates, no delays, just immediate rental income. Recent upgrades include new electrical, plumbing, windows, and a roof less than 2 years old, giving investors peace of mind and low maintenance costs. Inside, you’ll find a clean, modern layout designed for functionality and long-term tenant appeal. To help you visualize the possibilities, several photos have been virtually staged—showcasing how this space can be furnished and maximized for comfort and style. For investors, this property presents strong income potential, with estimated rental rates ranging from $900–$1,100 per month, creating the opportunity for approximately $300–$500 in monthly cash flow depending on financing terms. Even better, the seller is offering seller financing, opening the door for investors looking to leverage flexible purchasing options. Situated in a convenient Baton Rouge location near Mid City, Downtown, and major roadways, this property combines affordability, updates, and income potential in one smart package. Opportunities like this don’t last—schedule your showing and explore the potential today!

AcadianaMLS #BR2025019064

Jul 14, 2026

Pending

—

Jul 6, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 5, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 24, 2026

Price Changed

$63,000

$86/sq ft

Apr 20, 2026

Price Changed

$65,000

$89/sq ft

Feb 16, 2026

Price Changed

$68,000

$93/sq ft

Nov 28, 2025

Price Changed

$70,000

$95/sq ft

Oct 15, 2025

Listed

$75,000

$102/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$159 (+4.7%)

$67 + $1,232

$1,299

2024

$152 (+10.1%)

$67 + $1,232

$1,299

2023

$138 (−0.2%)

$60 + $1,100

$1,160

2022

$139 (+2.3%)

$60 + $1,100

$1,160

2021

$135 (+0.7%)

$60 + $1,100

$1,160

2020

$134 (+5.7%)

$60 + $1,100

$1,160

2019

$127 (+1.2%)

$50 + $1,000

$1,050

2018

$126

$50 + $1,000

$1,050

2017

$126 (+2.9%)

$50 + $1,000

$1,050

2016

$122 (+5.2%)

$50 + $1,000

$1,050

2014

$116 (−0.3%)

$50 + $950

$1,000

2013

$116

$50 + $950

$1,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

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Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

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Lot size

7,206 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

—

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

005-3039-5

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.

A3.1

Limited Residential District

The purpose of A3.1 is to permit medium density multi-family residential development and institutional uses of a residential character with a maximum of 11.5 units per acre.

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

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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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70806

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

97/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.8 hrs

6.2 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 2371 E Smiley Ave

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $44,000 and $64,900.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $44K to $65K.

SOLD APR 17, 2026
$44,000 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath900 sq ft
5131 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$37/sq ft
5 years older
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$64,900 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,062 sq ft
4273 Adams Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$25/sq ft
smaller lot
5 years older
SOLD APR 22, 2026
$49,900 Last sold price
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
4366 Jefferson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
$44/sq ft
smaller lot
20 years older
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$59,500 Last sold price
2 beds1 bath980 sq ft
3625 Seneca St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
$25/sq ft
smaller lot

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