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About this home
Location, Land, and Limitless Potential—Seconds from LSU. Tucked away just moments from the heart of LSU’s campus, this rare offering presents a unique opportunity to own a private, expansive parcel with the conveniences of city living. Enjoy walking or biking along the Brightside Bike Path, taking in scenic levee views just steps away, and being minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, shopping, dining, and an ever-growing collection of popular local hot spots. This prime location truly sits at the crossroads of lifestyle and long-term value. Set on an ultra-private tract, the property offers a serene, almost country-like setting that feels worlds away from the city, yet you’re right in the middle of it all. The true value lies in the land itself: a premium lot ready for vision and transformation. The existing structure offers options for refreshing, repairs, and updates, or may serve as a teardown, creating a blank canvas for a custom home, investment project, or potential development opportunity. With possibilities ranging from a private oasis near LSU to exploring multiple-home construction or rezoning (buyer to verify), this property is ideal for builders, investors, developers, or buyers seeking something truly special in a high-demand area. Opportunities with this combination of location, privacy, and land are increasingly rare. Bring your vision to life and unlock its full potential.
South Campus, located between LSU’s main campus and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and academic Baton Rouge neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and a bikeable grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Road near Lee Drive, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room and Louie’s Cafe act as long-running local anchors for post-class plates and late-night conversation. Mid-century apartments and compact cottages mix with newer infill, giving blocks a lived-in, collegiate cadence. The LSU Lakes and the levee path shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes for walking and cycling. Game-day traffic and weekday lectures add a steady pulse without changing the area’s laid-back feel.
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Market insights
2671 Brightside Dr · $239,000
DAYS ON MARKET
416 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$239,000
Median list price in this area is $281,231. (18% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Range, Oven, Disposal, Gas water heater
Lighting (interior)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Patio
Porch
Partial fencing
Level lot/topography
Outdoor lighting
Home design
Detached single-family residence (residential)
Single story (entry level not specified)
Shingle roof
Parking
4 parking spaces total
Detached parking
Off-street parking
Driveway
Gravel parking
RV access/parking
Security
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Concrete, frame, brick, and cement siding construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built year not specified
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Cable connected
Other
Lot dimensions: 43 x 242 x 151 x 201 x 192 x 443
Lot size: 1.12 acres
Possible uses: Residential or other
Electricity and solar
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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
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 • 70820
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2671 Brightside Dr
$230,472
$8,528 under list price of $239K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $100K to $215K.