A Southdowns Charmer!! Completely updated - open floor plan with original wood flooring throughout. Sea Pearl quartzite counters, glass subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances including a 5-burner gas range, island with bar seating, cabinets that extend to the ceiling, under cabinet lighting and walk in pantry. Spacious primary suite with walk in closet. Two large guest bedrooms, 2nd bath with a marble topped vanity and porcelain flooring. Closets have been updated to include functional storage. Antique door leads to the huge laundry room with new cabinets, counter and sink. Stairs lead to a decked attic perfect for storage or gives the option to add a bonus room. Fully fenced backyard with deck, covered parking and large storage shed in the rear. All new landscaping, added driveway and walkup, seamless gutters, new tankless water heater and so much more! Book your showing today!
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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Market insights
4239 Sweetbriar St · $490,000
DAYS ON MARKET
3 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$490,000
Median sale price in this area is $287,902. (41% 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
Dining
Interior features
Tile and wood flooring
Ceramic tile
Ceiling fans
Interior laundry
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup inside
Electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile
Wood
Ceramic tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Rain gutters
Deck and porch
Fully fenced wood fence
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Updated/remodeled condition
Parking
Carport (4 carport spaces)
Total of 4 parking spaces
Construction
Frame, asbestos, and brick construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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A Southdowns Stunner!! Completely updated - open floor plan with original wood flooring throughout. Gorgeous Sea Pearl quartzite 3 cm counters, glass subway tile backsplash, new stainless appliances including a 5 burner gas range, undermount sink, island with bar seating, cabinets that extend to the ceiling, under cabinet lighting and walk in pantry. Generous sized master suite with walk in closet. Two spacious guest bedrooms and 2nd bath with a marble topped vanity and new porcelain flooring. An antique door leads to the huge laundry room with room for an extra fridge/freezer. Stairs lead to a decked attic perfect for storage or a bonus room addition. Large fully fenced backyard with patio, covered parking, a large storage shed in the rear, roof replaced in 2017. Eleven new windows are on order and will be installed in a few weeks.
AcadianaMLS #BR2020012336
Aug 4, 2020
Listed
$399,900
$193/sq ft
+14
A Southdowns Stunner!! Completely updated - open floor plan with original wood flooring throughout. Gorgeous Sea Pearl quartzite 3 cm counters, glass subway tile backsplash, new stainless appliances including a 5 burner gas range, undermount sink, island with bar seating, cabinets that extend to the ceiling, under cabinet lighting and walk in pantry. Generous sized master suite with walk in closet. Two spacious guest bedrooms and 2nd bath with a marble topped vanity and new porcelain flooring. An antique door leads to the huge laundry room with room for an extra fridge/freezer. Stairs lead to a decked attic perfect for storage or a bonus room addition. Large fully fenced backyard with patio, covered parking, a large storage shed in the rear, roof replaced in 2017. Eleven new windows are on order and will be installed in a few weeks.
Public Records
Oct 3, 2016
Sold
$345,000
$167/sq ft
GBRMLS #2016010742
Sep 30, 2016
Sold
*
Aug 22, 2016
Pending
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Aug 17, 2016
Price Changed
$355,000
$171/sq ft
Jul 20, 2016
Listed
$359,000
$173/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2016010742
Jul 20, 2016
Listed
$355,000
$171/sq ft
GBRMLS #200348962
Jun 12, 2003
Listed
$134,900
$65/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200348962
Jun 12, 2003
Listed
$134,900
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,525 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $31,910
$36,910
2024
$4,323 (−1.7%)
$5,000 + $31,910
$36,910
2023
$4,397 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $31,910
$36,910
2022
$4,407 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $31,910
$36,910
2021
$4,306 (+7.7%)
$5,000 + $31,910
$36,910
2020
$3,999 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $29,500
$34,500
2019
$4,178 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $29,500
$34,500
2018
$4,127
$5,000 + $29,500
$34,500
2017
$4,127 (+2.6%)
$5,000 + $29,500
$34,500
2016
$4,024 (+338.3%)
$5,000 + $29,500
$34,500
2014
$918
$5,000 + $9,550
$14,550
2013
$918
$5,000 + $9,550
$14,550
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
9,911 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,103
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,103
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-0134-9
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70808
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 4239 Sweetbriar St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $480,000 and $575,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $480K to $575K.