For sale

$75,000

Est. $542/mo —

•

1,079

sq ft

4242 Monroe Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

About this home

Central AC & Heat, 3-Bedrooms, 1- Bath, Tenant Occupied!! Looking for an affordable 3-bedroom, 1-bath property with built-in rental potential? This conveniently located home features central air and heat for year-round comfort and offers a practical layout with plenty of flexibility. The property is currently tenant-occupied, with the tenant paying $1,150 per month. The tenant would like to remain in the home, has paid rent through November, and the current lease runs through the summer, providing an opportunity for an investor to step into an existing rental arrangement. Whether you're looking to add to your investment portfolio or seeking an affordable property with immediate rental potential, this one is worth a look. Schedule your showing today and see the possibilities for yourself!

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$70Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by LaRhonda Thomas • Keller Williams Realty-First Choice

Contact: 225-744-0044

Listing updated: Oct 22, 2026 at 02:15am

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:ROAM MLS #2026017614

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$542 per month

Principal and interest$404

Property taxes

$76

HOA dues

Home insurance

$62

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Capitol Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Capitol Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

Broadmoor Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi

2/10

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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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4242 Monroe Ave · $75,000

Strong offer

$75.22K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $75.22K+ is a strong offer

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Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Bathrooms
1 full bathroom

Kitchen
Oven

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 4242 Monroe Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$913 (+4.7%)

$1,120 + $6,328

$7,448

2024

$872 (+10.1%)

$1,120 + $6,328

$7,448

2023

$792 (−0.2%)

$1,000 + $5,650

$6,650

2022

$794 (+2.3%)

$1,000 + $5,650

$6,650

2021

$776 (+90.2%)

$1,000 + $5,650

$6,650

2020

$408 (+5.3%)

$330 + $3,190

$3,520

2019

$388 (+1.3%)

$300 + $2,900

$3,200

2018

$383

$300 + $2,900

$3,200

2017

$383 (+2.6%)

$300 + $2,900

$3,200

2016

$373 (+3.6%)

$300 + $2,900

$3,200

2014

$360 (−0.1%)

$300 + $2,800

$3,100

2013

$360

$300 + $2,800

$3,100

Public record

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Zoning
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Lot size

5,608 Sq. Ft.

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Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

000-1362-5

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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

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, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Baton Rouge, LA • 70802

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Sun exposure

80/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.8 hrs

5.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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