(Owner Financing / Rent-to-Own Available) Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to own a duplex investment in the heart of the Capital City, ideally positioned in an emerging corridor poised for continued growth. Previously used as a sober living home, this versatile duplex is within walking distance to Electric Depot and just minutes from Downtown, Mid-City, and easy interstate access. First-time homebuyers—this is your chance to house-hack: live in one unit while the other helps offset your monthly expenses. Investors will appreciate the flexibility for buy-and-hold or potential short-term rental opportunities (buyer to verify use). The property has been recently renovated while preserving its historic integrity and features original hardwood floors, ceramic tile flooring, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Located within a designated Historic District, the renovations were completed with respect to the character and charm of the home. Contact us today for additional details or to schedule a private showing.
Multi-familyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$144Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Richard Spears• Prime Properties Realty Group, LLC
Downtown East, located between the Mississippi River levee and Interstate 10, is a civic and cultural Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront promenades and a skyline of mid-rise offices. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around North Boulevard at River Road, where museums, river-view plazas, and event crowds gather beside coffee counters and gallery-style storefronts. The Shaw Center for the Arts, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, and Manship Theatre form a cultural spine for evenings and weekends. Government buildings and converted warehouses give the streets a formal, gridlike feel. Pocket parks and the Riverfront Plaza add open-air breathing room along the water. Walkable blocks link theaters, galleries, and restaurants to the river path.
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Market insights
304 S 17th St · $338,900
DAYS ON MARKET
245 days
The average home goes pending in 93 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
90.9%
Most homes are selling 9% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$338,900
Median list price in this area is $259,000. (24% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
5 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Electric cooktop
Kitchen
Electric cooktop
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Yard on a 170 x 50 lot
Home design
Duplex residential income property
Parking
2 parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding and frame construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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(Owner Financing / Rent-to-Own Available) Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a duplex investment in the heart of the Capital City, ideally positioned in an emerging corridor poised for continued growth. Previously used as a sober living home, this versatile duplex is within walking distance to Electric Depot and just minutes from Downtown, Mid-City, and easy interstate access. First-time homebuyers--this is your chance to house-hack: live in one unit while the other helps offset your monthly expenses. Investors will appreciate the flexibility for buy-and-hold or potential short-term rental opportunities (buyer to verify use). The property has been recently renovated while preserving its historic integrity and features original hardwood floors, ceramic tile flooring, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Located within a designated Historic District, the renovations were completed with respect to the character and charm of the home. Contact us today for additional details or to schedule a private showing.
GBRMLS #2024017975
Dec 11, 2024
Listed
$350,000
$149/sq ft
Sep 24, 2024
Listed
$350,000
$149/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2024017975
Sep 24, 2024
Listed
$350,000
$149/sq ft
TURBOTENANT #1
Sep 28, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,400
$1/sq ft
Aug 25, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,400
$1/sq ft
Aug 12, 2024
Rental Removed
$1,400
$1/sq ft
Jul 12, 2024
Listed for Rent
$1,400
$1/sq ft
GBRMLS #201315332
Oct 16, 2013
Listed
$36,000
$15/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201315332
Oct 16, 2013
Listed
$36,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$699 (+4.7%)
$1,000 + $4,700
$5,700
2024
$668 (−1.7%)
$1,000 + $4,700
$5,700
2023
$679 (+49.6%)
$1,000 + $4,700
$5,700
2022
$454
$1,000 + $2,800
$3,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
8,531 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
001-0934-7
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A3.1
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
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.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay 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
Sep 19, 2025 • Final
Residential
Work on a driveway.
Grading
Jun 7, 2022 • Final
Residential remodel
Perform a residential remodel on the front unit including new drywall, flooring, fixtures, and doors. Install new plumbing and electrical systems and perform exterior work.
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70802
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.7 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 304 S 17th St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $240,000 and $352,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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