For sale

$84,900

Est. $617/mo —

•

1,227

sq ft

3970 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

About this home

Investor Special! Tenant Ready! 3-bedroom, 1-bath Cottage-style home nestled in the desirable East Dayton subdivision. With its classic wood exterior and modern upgrades, this home is a perfect blend of character and convenience. The new roof and Newly installed HVAC system, laminate flooring throughout for easy maintenance The kitchen features granite counter tops, and a double sink for added functionality. The bathroom features a bath/shower combo. This property has a great backyard space, perfect for entertaining, gardening, & family friendly. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or an investor seeking a fantastic opportunity, this property is ready to welcome you home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

9,583 sq ftLot Size

$69Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Marcia Plummer • Keller Williams Realty-First Choice

Listing updated: Sep 22, 2026 at 12:12am

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:GBRMLS #2026017344

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$617 per month

Principal and interest$481

Property taxes

$67

HOA dues

Home insurance

$70

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Claiborne Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

2/10

Istrouma Senior High School

Public 6-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About North Baton

Rouge

North Baton Rouge, located between Southern University and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with river-adjacent corridors and wide arterial streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Scenic Highway (LA-67) and Choctaw Drive corridor, where corner markets, auto shops, and long-running eateries line the roadway. Southern University’s F.G. Clark Activity Center and the Southern University Museum of Art act as cultural anchors with a steady calendar of events. Mid-century ranch homes and brick cottages sit alongside light-industrial blocks and rail-adjacent lots, giving the streetscape a working-city feel. Greenwood Community Park and the Mississippi River levee paths add open-air breathing room. Daily life centers on driving routes, campus activity, and local storefronts rather than a single main street.

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Offer insights

3970 N Foster Dr · $84,900

Strong offer

$85.48K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $85.48K+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Smoke detector(s)

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Oven
Electric cooktop

Laundry & utility
Washer hookup inside
Electric dryer hookup

Flooring
Laminate

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Ceiling fan(s)

Sale and tax history for 3970 N Foster Dr

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026017344

Sep 21, 2026

Listed

$84,900

$69/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026017344

Sep 21, 2026

Listed

$84,900

$69/sq ft

+16

GBRMLS #2026003411

Mar 31, 2026

Price Changed

$75,000

$61/sq ft

Feb 25, 2026

Listed

$92,000

$75/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2026003411

Mar 31, 2026

Price Changed

$75,000

$61/sq ft

Feb 25, 2026

Listed

$92,000

$75/sq ft

RENTSPREE #1

Aug 28, 2025

Rental Removed

$1,300

$1/sq ft

Aug 14, 2025

Listed for Rent

$1,300

$1/sq ft

GBRMLS #2025006887

Aug 12, 2025

Rental Removed

$980

$1/sq ft

Jul 30, 2025

Price Changed

$980

$1/sq ft

Jun 11, 2025

Price Changed

$1,100

$1/sq ft

Apr 23, 2025

Price Changed

$1,200

$1/sq ft

Apr 22, 2025

Price Changed

$1,300

$1/sq ft

Apr 16, 2025

Listed for Rent

$1,528

$1/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 14, 2025

Sold

$93,000

$76/sq ft

GBRMLS #2024021209

Apr 14, 2025

Sold

Mar 4, 2025

Pending

—

Dec 14, 2024

Price Changed

$99,000

$81/sq ft

Dec 11, 2024

Listed

$106,000

$86/sq ft

Dec 11, 2024

Delisted

—

Nov 21, 2024

Listed

$106,000

$86/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2024021209

Dec 17, 2024

Price Changed

$99,000

$81/sq ft

Nov 21, 2024

Listed

$106,000

$86/sq ft

GBRMLS #2024011058

Jul 8, 2024

Price Changed

$114,500

$93/sq ft

Jun 9, 2024

Listed

$115,000

$94/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2024011058

Jun 9, 2024

Listed

$114,500

$93/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 15, 2021

Sold

$25,000

$20/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$801 (+4.7%)

$1,120 + $5,410

$6,530

2024

$765 (+10.1%)

$1,120 + $5,410

$6,530

2023

$694 (−0.2%)

$1,000 + $4,830

$5,830

2022

$696 (+2.3%)

$1,000 + $4,830

$5,830

2021

$680 (+0.7%)

$220 + $5,610

$5,830

2020

$676 (+5.3%)

$220 + $5,610

$5,830

2019

$642 (+1.3%)

$200 + $5,100

$5,300

2018

$634

$200 + $5,100

$5,300

2017

$634 (+54.6%)

$200 + $5,100

$5,300

2016

$410 (+511.9%)

$200 + $3,315

$3,515

2014

$67 (−0.8%)

$200 + $4,950

$5,150

2013

$68

$200 + $4,950

$5,150

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

9,408 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

003-5577-1

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.

Single Family Residential Disrtict

The purpose of A2 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 5.8 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

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% chance 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

3/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70805

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

Sun exposure

90/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8 hrs

5.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 3970 N Foster Dr

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Nearby homes have recently listed between $12,000 and $77,500.

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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $12K to $78K.

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$26/sq ft
larger lot
20 years older
SOLD APR 15, 2026
$77,500 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,288 sq ft
3536 Beechwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
$9/sq ft
smaller lot
15 years older
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$42,500 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
5446 Prescott Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
$44/sq ft
larger lot
16 years older
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$38,500 Last sold price
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3114 Oswego St, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
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smaller lot
5 years newer
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$12,000 Last sold price
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$58/sq ft
smaller lot
4 years older

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