Your family is going to fall in love with this updated spacious cottage nestled just a short bike ride from the LSU lakes! The sprawling floor plan provides endless options for a number of layouts & additions. Just behind the gorgeous turquoise front door of this 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home lies a dreamy great room perfect for entertaining! From the brick floors, wood burning fire place, beautiful crown molding, built in book case to the long wall of windows over looking the private lush backyard this room truly has it all. Down a hall just off the great room you will find a large room with dual closets and french doors to the back yard. This room could be a set up for a master bedroom as well! The kitchen featuring a breakfast nook as well as a separate dining room is located just off the great room. You will notice this home has ample storage for all of your belongings. Other features of the home include refinshed wood floors through out, half bath, master bedroom with attached bath, ceramic title in the bathrooms, a completely updated bath with quartz counter tops, dual sinks, and subway tile. The home is a true must see! Call today to schedule your private showing!
WALK TO THE LAKES! LARGE CORNER LOT. SOUTHDOWNS COTTAGE THAT OFFERS CHARM AND CHARACTER. HOUSE WAS RECONFIGURED BY FORMER SELLERS DURING RENOVATION SO THAT THE FRONT ENTRANCE IS NOW ON ROSS DRIVE. THIS ENTRANCE OFFERS SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH ITS ARBOR AND DEEP PORCH. BEAUTIFUL WOOD AND BRICK FLOORS, CROWN MOLDING, AND WONDERFUL CLOSET SPACE. ENJOY THE WALL OF WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE LUSHLY LANDSCAPED COURTYARD FROM THE 40 X 16 LIVING ROOM. YOU'LL FEEL IMMEDIATE CALM AND PEACE! FRONT ENTRANCE IS ON ROSS DRIVE WITH ITS ARBOR AND DEEP PORCH. YOU'LL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME IN THIS ONE. MEASUREMENTS NOT WARRANTED. SOLD AS-IS AT ACT OF SALE.
Public Records
May 31, 2005
Sold
$279,900
$109/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,385 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $38,925
$43,925
2024
$5,145 (+11.0%)
$5,000 + $38,925
$43,925
2023
$4,635 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2022
$4,646 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2021
$4,539 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2020
$4,510 (+3.1%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2019
$4,372 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2018
$4,318
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2017
$4,318 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2016
$4,211 (+65.8%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2014
$2,540
$5,000 + $23,500
$28,500
Tax history for 3868 Hyacinth Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,385 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $38,925
$43,925
2024
$5,145 (+11.0%)
$5,000 + $38,925
$43,925
2023
$4,635 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2022
$4,646 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2021
$4,539 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2020
$4,510 (+3.1%)
$5,000 + $33,910
$38,910
2019
$4,372 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2018
$4,318
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2017
$4,318 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2016
$4,211 (+65.8%)
$5,000 + $31,100
$36,100
2014
$2,540
$5,000 + $23,500
$28,500
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,510
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
008-4592-2
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 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
Aug 14, 2013 • Final
Residential
Construct an addition for a storage room.
Addition
Electrical
May 29, 2013 • Final
Residential
Replace the electrical riser.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Carport: Yes
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Crown Molding, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Shower/Tub Combo, En Suite
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
Ceramic Tile, Wood, Brick
Room Information
Rooms Total: 14
Exterior
Exterior Features
Lighting
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
Fencing: Full, Privacy
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Structure Type: House
Cottage
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80 x 150
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, Zero Lot Line
On Waterfront: Yes
Waterfront Features: Walk To Water
Zoning: Res Single Family Zone
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Lot: 11
Utilities
Utilities Information
Has Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Location
School Information
High School District: East Baton Rouge Parish
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Southdowns
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,510
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 008-4592-2
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
University Terrace Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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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Estimated sale price
$513,000 – $621,000
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