Do you want location? This home has it! Situated in the heart of 70808, this beautifully renovated four-bedroom, two-bath home feels brand new. Updated down to the studs, it features new electrical and plumbing, new insulation in the walls and attic, new windows, a tankless water heater, new appliances, a gas range, and a roof replaced in 2021. Convenient rear parking adds even more appeal. Walk to nearby restaurants or the LSU Lakes for exercise, and enjoy being just minutes from LSU. This is truly a move-in-ready home in one of Baton Rouge’s most desirable locations!
Southdowns, located between Highland Road and Perkins Road, is a residential and collegiate Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and oak-canopied streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Perkins Road Overpass corridor near Perkins Rd and Stanford Ave, where patios, small bars, and chef-driven kitchens line the sidewalk. The Chimes, The Bulldog, and Overpass Merchant serve as local pillars for food, drinks, and late-night conversation. Brick cottages and low-slung ranches sit on deep lots, with sidewalks that link to nearby parks and campus edges. A short drive leads to LSU’s museums and game-day energy, while the streets stay calm and shaded. Daily routines often orbit coffee runs, bike rides, and porch time under live oaks.
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Offer insights
3736 Perkins Rd · $330,000
$330K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $330K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
29 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Gas cooktop
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas cooktop
Stainless steel appliances
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Lot dimensions 70 x 127
Lot area about 0.22 acres
Landscaped lot
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Updated/remodeled
Parking
Parking for 4 vehicles
Construction
Wood siding
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built with shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Do you want location? This home has it! Situated in the heart of 70808, this beautifully renovated four-bedroom, two-bath home feels brand new. Updated down to the studs, it features new electrical and plumbing, new insulation in the walls and attic, new windows, a tankless water heater, new appliances, a gas range, and a roof replaced in 2021. Convenient rear parking adds even more appeal. Walk to nearby restaurants or the LSU Lakes for exercise, and enjoy being just minutes from LSU. This is truly a move-in-ready home in one of Baton Rouge's most desirable locations!
GBRMLS #2021007757
Aug 25, 2021
Sold
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Jul 9, 2021
Pending
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May 17, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$136/sq ft
GBRMLS #2021009602
May 17, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$136/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2021009602
May 17, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$136/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2021007757
May 17, 2021
Listed
$199,900
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 29, 1999
Sold
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GBRMLS #199808552
Jun 29, 1999
Sold
*
May 18, 1999
Listed
$99,900
$68/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR199808552
May 18, 1999
Listed
$99,900
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,568 (+4.7%)
$5,500 + $15,450
$20,950
2024
$2,454 (−1.7%)
$5,500 + $15,450
$20,950
2023
$2,496 (−0.2%)
$5,500 + $15,450
$20,950
2022
$2,501 (+13.0%)
$5,500 + $15,450
$20,950
2021
$2,214 (+0.7%)
$5,500 + $13,480
$18,980
2020
$2,200 (+5.3%)
$5,500 + $13,480
$18,980
2019
$2,089 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $12,250
$17,250
2018
$2,063
$5,000 + $12,250
$17,250
2017
$2,063 (+2.6%)
$5,000 + $12,250
$17,250
2016
$2,012 (+23.2%)
$5,000 + $12,250
$17,250
2014
$1,633
$5,000 + $9,050
$14,050
2013
$1,634
$5,000 + $9,050
$14,050
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,843 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,380
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,380
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
007-2177-8
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.
A1
Single Family Residential Disrtict
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 • 70808
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.3 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3736 Perkins Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $149,900 and $615,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $150K to $615K.