SOUTHDOWNS! Remodeled! 4 Beds 2 1/2 Bath w/ over 2200 sq ft of living area. This home features wood floors, gas tankless water heater, Jeld-Win insulated windows, exposed antique beams, plus much more. Kitchen is equipped w/ custom cabinets, slab marble counter tops, subway backsplash, & stainless appliances to include a gas range. Master bedroom tucked off the back of the home has an en suite w/ double vanities, soaker tub, & separate shower. Each guest bedroom boasts large closets. Don't miss the hall bath w/ a soaker tub, separate shower, & marble topped vanity. Note the beautiful courtyard accessed by the den & master bedroom. Last but not least, look to enjoy the passing of the SOUTHDOWN PARADE from the 20' x 11' front porch! This is a MUST see!
Single-familyProperty Type
0.32 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by • Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
Listed by • Latter & Blum - Lake Sherwood
Bought with Michelle Knobloch• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Bought with • Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
AGENTS ARE WELCOMED!! Located in highly desirable Southdowns, 4545 Whitehaven is a beautifully restored WWII era home. The floor plan features FOUR BEDROOMS!!! with the master at the rear of the property. Master is entered by separate hallway, creating a greater sense of privacy. There is a private courtyard entrance off the master. There are large, double hung, his and hers closets. The master bathroom entrance has a custom barn door made from antique long leaf pine from a Mississippi Plantation. Unlike most homes of the period, all bedrooms boasts large closets. The 2 1/2 bathrooms are beautifully restored. The master bath is White Carrera marble with separate Jacuzzi soaker tub, shower stall with beautiful California Glass, two vanities and separate water closet. The hall bath has a Jacuzzi soaker tub, separate shower stall, marble topped vanity, subway tiled shower and reproduction vintage black and white flooring. The powder room and laundry room have black slate. The kitchen has custom cabinets, Carrera slab marble countertops, Carrera subway backsplash, stainless steel Kitchen-Aide dishwasher, refrigerator and gas range. All appliances are to remain. There are two large openings with hand planed antique beams salvaged from a West Baton Rouge sugar plantation. There are oak floors thru out the living areas. There is a new architectural roof, and new metal on the front porch and carport. There is a single covered parking place with a covered rear entry. The master, den and two other bedrooms have views of the beautiful New Orleans style courtyard . All wiring and interior plumbing is new, there is a new gas tankless hot water heater. One of the two a/c units is new, the second is less than 5 years old. They have been professionally serviced and installed by Baton Rouge Heating and Air. There all all new Jeld-Win windows, insulated with low-e glass. The original oak floors have been refinished by Mark Johnson.
AcadianaMLS #BR2015001466
Feb 3, 2015
Listed
$449,000
$165/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 8, 2014
Sold
$245,000
$90/sq ft
GBRMLS #201400585
Jul 7, 2014
Sold
*
Jan 15, 2014
Listed
$278,900
$103/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201400585
Jan 15, 2014
Listed
$278,900
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 12, 1991
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,963 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2024
$5,697 (−1.7%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2023
$5,794 (+16.4%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2022
$4,979 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2021
$4,865 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2020
$4,833 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2019
$5,050 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2018
$4,988
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2017
$4,988 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2016
$4,864 (+158.2%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2014
$1,884
$5,000 + $11,200
$16,200
Tax history for 4545 Whitehaven St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,963 (+4.7%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2024
$5,697 (−1.7%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2023
$5,794 (+16.4%)
$5,000 + $43,640
$48,640
2022
$4,979 (+2.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2021
$4,865 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2020
$4,833 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2019
$5,050 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2018
$4,988
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2017
$4,988 (+2.5%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2016
$4,864 (+158.2%)
$5,000 + $36,700
$41,700
2014
$1,884
$5,000 + $11,200
$16,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,080
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-4130-8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 4
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 96 x 148
Lot Size Area: 13,939.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Baton Rouge
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: College Dr to Lee Dr left on Whitehaven, 3rd house on left
Subdivision Name: Southdowns
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,080
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 006-4130-8
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Westminster Elementary School
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Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
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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
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