170 Janet Ave offers a unique value-add investment opportunity within walking distance of Tiger Stadium. The property includes a 2,400 SF, 3-bedroom/2-bath main residence plus two detached apartments, creating multiple potential income streams in a highly desirable LSU-area location. The property is currently vacant and in need of cosmetic improvements, providing an investor the opportunity to renovate, reposition, and establish market rents. Beyond its near-term income potential, the property may also offer a compelling long-term redevelopment opportunity given its location near LSU and Tiger Stadium, subject to applicable zoning, land-use regulations, and governmental approvals. - Approximately 4,288 SF of total living area across three residential units - Main House: 2,400 SF | 3 BR / 2 BA - Two Detached Apartments: 577 SF 1 BR / 1 BA and 1,311 SF 3 BR / 2 BA - Separately metered apartments provide added operational flexibility - Walkable to Tiger Stadium, offering both near-term value-add potential and long-term redevelopment optionality
Multi-familyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
$109Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by David Vercher• KW Commercial Baton Rouge
South Campus, located between LSU’s main campus and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and academic Baton Rouge neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and a bikeable grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Road near Lee Drive, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room and Louie’s Cafe act as long-running local anchors for post-class plates and late-night conversation. Mid-century apartments and compact cottages mix with newer infill, giving blocks a lived-in, collegiate cadence. The LSU Lakes and the levee path shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes for walking and cycling. Game-day traffic and weekday lectures add a steady pulse without changing the area’s laid-back feel.
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Market insights
4170 Janet Ave · $468,000
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$468,000
Median sale price in this area is $287,902. (38% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Range and oven included
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Wall furnace
Central air conditioning
Window unit air conditioning
Exterior features
Vinyl siding
Framed construction
75 x 150 lot dimensions
Lot approximately 0.26 acres
Slab foundation
Home design
Residential income property
Triplex
Parking
6 parking spaces
Construction
Vinyl siding
Frame construction
Slab foundation
Utilities
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Public sewer
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170 Janet Ave offers a unique value-add investment opportunity within walking distance of Tiger Stadium. The property includes a 2,400 SF, 3-bedroom/2-bath main residence plus two detached apartments, creating multiple potential income streams in a highly desirable LSU-area location. The property is currently vacant and in need of cosmetic improvements, providing an investor the opportunity to renovate, reposition, and establish market rents. Beyond its near-term income potential, the property may also offer a compelling long-term redevelopment opportunity given its location near LSU and Tiger Stadium, subject to applicable zoning, land-use regulations, and governmental approvals. - Approximately 4,288 SF of total living area across three residential units - Main House: 2,400 SF | 3 BR / 2 BA - Two Detached Apartments: 577 SF 1 BR / 1 BA and 1,311 SF 3 BR / 2 BA - Separately metered apartments provide added operational flexibility - Walkable to Tiger Stadium, offering both near-term value-add potential and long-term redevelopment optionality
GBRMLS #200915327
Oct 21, 2009
Listed
$1,900
$0/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 1, 1999
Sold
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GBRMLS #199803609
Jan 14, 1999
Listed
$170,000
$40/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR199803609
Jan 14, 1999
Listed
$170,000
$40/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,719 (+4.7%)
$1,848 + $20,328
$22,176
2024
$2,597 (+10.1%)
$1,848 + $20,328
$22,176
2023
$2,359 (−0.2%)
$1,650 + $18,150
$19,800
2022
$2,364 (+2.3%)
$1,650 + $18,150
$19,800
2021
$2,310 (+0.7%)
$1,650 + $18,150
$19,800
2020
$2,295 (+5.3%)
$1,650 + $18,150
$19,800
2019
$2,180 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $16,500
$18,000
2018
$2,153
$1,500 + $16,500
$18,000
2017
$2,153 (+2.6%)
$1,500 + $16,500
$18,000
2016
$2,099 (+3.1%)
$1,500 + $16,500
$18,000
2014
$2,035
$1,500 + $16,000
$17,500
2013
$2,035
$1,500 + $16,000
$17,500
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Zoning
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Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
4,416
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
4,416
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
007-3373-3
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A4
General Residential District
The purpose of A4 is to permit high density multi-family developments with a maximum of 43.6 units per acre and must be located within an Urban/Walkable Character Area or in Regional and Employment Centers.
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
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, 22 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 • 70820
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4170 Janet Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $300,000 and $559,900.
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