Check out this investor and handy man special with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The house is a classic garden district cottage in a lovely, walkable neighborhood on quiet dead end street in South Baton Rouge. It is walking distance to City Park, which hosts a golf course, play ground and dog park. It is also walking distance to Trader Joes, restaurants and bars and minutes from LSU and I-10 access. The house has all appliances, including washer and dryer and a large fenced yard with live oak. The asking price reflects the value of the neighborhood but is significantly below market value and leaves approximately 75-100K in future equity for updating. The house sits on 3 lots of 25x120. Seller will contribute up to $5,000 for closing cost or updates. Come check it out today!
Check out this investor and handy man special with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The house is a classic garden district cottage in a lovely, walkable neighborhood on quiet dead end street in South Baton Rouge. It is walking distance to City Park, which hosts a golf course, play ground and dog park. It is also walking distance to Trader Joes, restaurants and bars and minutes from LSU and I-10 access. The house has all appliances, including washer and dryer and a large fenced yard with live oak. The asking price reflects the value of the neighborhood but is significantly below market value and leaves approximately 75-100K in future equity for updating. The house sits on 3 lots of 25x120. Seller will contribute up to $5,000 for closing cost or updates. Come check it out today!
Public Records
Aug 2, 2012
Sold
$151,500
$94/sq ft
GBRMLS #201207079
Aug 1, 2012
Sold
*
May 17, 2012
Listed
$160,000
$99/sq ft
+3
WELL-MAINTAINED HOME IN VERY DESIRABLE AREA. WONDERFUL BACKYARD WITH LOTS OF LANDSCAPING AND A HUGE LIVE-OAK. WALKING DISTANCE TO LSU LAKES AND CITY PARK. QUIET, DEAD-END STREET. HOME HAS VERY LARGE ROOMS AND A BONUS DEN!
AcadianaMLS #BR201207079
May 17, 2012
Listed
$160,000
$99/sq ft
GBRMLS #199848723
May 8, 2002
Sold
*
Jan 30, 2002
Listed
$109,900
$68/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR199848723
Jan 30, 2002
Listed
$109,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,661 (+4.7%)
$4,500 + $17,205
$21,705
2024
$2,542 (+13.7%)
$4,500 + $17,205
$21,705
2023
$2,236 (−0.2%)
$4,500 + $14,270
$18,770
2022
$2,241 (+10.7%)
$4,500 + $14,270
$18,770
2021
$2,025 (+0.7%)
$4,500 + $12,860
$17,360
2020
$2,012 (+15.0%)
$4,500 + $12,860
$17,360
2019
$1,750 (+1.3%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2018
$1,728
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2017
$1,728 (+2.6%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2016
$1,685 (+6.2%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2014
$1,587
$4,500 + $9,150
$13,650
Tax history for 2540 Rhododendron Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,661 (+4.7%)
$4,500 + $17,205
$21,705
2024
$2,542 (+13.7%)
$4,500 + $17,205
$21,705
2023
$2,236 (−0.2%)
$4,500 + $14,270
$18,770
2022
$2,241 (+10.7%)
$4,500 + $14,270
$18,770
2021
$2,025 (+0.7%)
$4,500 + $12,860
$17,360
2020
$2,012 (+15.0%)
$4,500 + $12,860
$17,360
2019
$1,750 (+1.3%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2018
$1,728
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2017
$1,728 (+2.6%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2016
$1,685 (+6.2%)
$4,500 + $9,950
$14,450
2014
$1,587
$4,500 + $9,150
$13,650
*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
9,010 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,447
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-9303-6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A2.7
HUNDRED OAKS
Single Family Residential Disrtict
The purpose of A2.7 is to permit low density single family residential with a maximum of 7.3 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.
Zone overlays
Hundred Oaks Overla District
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: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Exterior
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 120
Lot Size Area: 8,712
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
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: PERKINS TO REYMOND, RIGHT ON S EUGENE, FOURTH STREET DOWN IS RHODODENDRON ON THE LEFT. HOUSE THIRD ON LEFT.
Subdivision Name: Hundred Oaks Park
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,447
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,010 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 005-9303-6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
University Terrace Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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