3BR/1BA cottage off Plank Road has front porch. Some updating has been done. Great opportunity for investor to finish rehab and rent property. This property has potential to create positive cash flow. Convenient location, easy access to the interstate. Ask about buying as a package with 2922 Osceola, 2934-2936 Osceola, 3920 Geronimo, 3925 Topeka and 3130 Hiawatha.
Prosperity, located between Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century blocks and a steady, street-level rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airline Hwy–Florida Blvd crossroads, where auto shops, small groceries, and long-running eateries set a practical, lived-in tone. Nearby pillars include Baton Rouge Gallery at City Park, the Manship Theatre, and the Baton Rouge Zoo for culture and weekend routines. Housing trends toward modest single-story homes with deep lots and mature trees. City Park’s paths and lagoons add green relief close to daily errands. The setting keeps commutes oriented toward Mid City and downtown corridors.
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Market insights
3929 Topeka St · $29,900
DAYS ON MARKET
262 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.8%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$29,900
Median list price in this area is $286,271. (857% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Wood and vinyl flooring
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Flooring
Wood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
No heating
No cooling
Exterior features
Composition roof
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Off-street parking via driveway
Construction
Wood siding and frame construction
Asbestos siding
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Built with composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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3BR/1BA cottage off Plank Road has front porch. Some updating has been done. Great opportunity for investor to finish rehab and rent property. This property has potential to create positive cash flow. Convenient location, easy access to the interstate. Ask about buying as a package with 2922 Osceola, 2934-2936 Osceola, 3920 Geronimo, 3925 Topeka and 3130 Hiawatha.
Public Records
Sep 22, 2025
Sold
$13,320
$10/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 2025
Sold
$272,760
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 2022
Sold
$309,000
$221/sq ft
GBRMLS #2022003362
Sep 30, 2022
Delisted
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Aug 4, 2022
Price Changed
$30,000
$21/sq ft
Aug 3, 2022
Relisted
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Jul 27, 2022
Pending
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Apr 28, 2022
Relisted
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Mar 18, 2022
Pending
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Mar 9, 2022
Listed
$50,000
$36/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2022003362
Mar 9, 2022
Listed
$30,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$546 (+4.7%)
$800 + $3,650
$4,450
2024
$521 (−1.7%)
$800 + $3,650
$4,450
2023
$530 (+133.7%)
$800 + $3,650
$4,450
2022
$227 (+2.4%)
$220 + $1,680
$1,900
2021
$222 (+0.7%)
$220 + $1,680
$1,900
2020
$220 (−57.7%)
$220 + $1,680
$1,900
2019
$521 (+1.3%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2018
$514
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2017
$514 (+2.7%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2016
$501 (+2.7%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2014
$488 (−0.1%)
$200 + $4,000
$4,200
2013
$488
$200 + $4,000
$4,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
4,423 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
004-3118-4
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
C2
Heavy Commercial District
The purpose of C2 is to permit commercial uses serving the surrounding region.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
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, 19 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 • 70805
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 3929 Topeka St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $32,000 and $89,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $32K to $90K.