Great opportunity to own your piece of Southdowns! Located just 2.7 miles from LSU; this home has all the original characteristic touches from the 50's! You'll love the original wood flooring, antique door knobs, white aluminum cabinets in the kitchen. The interior has all original fixtures in kitchen and bath, neutral paint wall tones, a very cozy and appealing layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The outdoor screened patio was added 7 years ago and a perfect spot for outdoor seating. All new windows throughout and new hot water heater. Property also features a 2 car garage with added storage space and a fenced rear yard. Great location and corner lot on the Southdowns parade route. This is a great opportunity to purchase in a premier location in Baton Rouge! Seller is offering a Old Republic Home Warranty with acceptable offer terms!
Single-familyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by • RE/MAX First
Bought with Kimberly Littlefield• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Great opportunity to own your piece of Southdowns! Located just 2.7 miles from LSU; this home has all the original characteristic touches from the 50's! You'll love the original wood flooring, antique door knobs, white aluminum cabinets in the kitchen. The interior has all original fixtures in kitchen and bath, neutral paint wall tones, a very cozy and appealing layout with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The outdoor screened patio was added 7 years ago and a perfect spot for outdoor seating. All new windows throughout and new hot water heater. Property also features a 2 car garage with added storage space and a fenced rear yard. Great location and corner lot on the Southdowns parade route. This is a great opportunity to purchase in a premier location in Baton Rouge! Seller is offering a Old Republic Home Warranty with acceptable offer terms!
*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
8,935 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
961
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-0669-3
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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Asbestos
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 150
Lot Size Area: 8,712
Lot Size Acres: 0.2
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
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 DRIVE TO LEE DRIVE. TURN LEFT ON ORCHID. PROPERTY IS AT THE CORNER OF EDINBURGH AND ORCHID.
Subdivision Name: Southdowns
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 961
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,935 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 006-0669-3
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Westminster Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$253,000 – $306,000
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