Acreage! In the heart of Baton Rouge in Southdowns! This custom home has lots of character and charm. 4 bedrooms, 4 & ½ baths with a beautiful formal dining and living room with huge high ceilings and a beautiful limestone mantle over the fireplace. This area of the home has four sets of double vintage antique doors imported from France with original paint. The entrance to the home is amazing with huge double oak French doors with gas copper lanterns – The gourmet kitchen has lots of natural light and overlooks the lovely backyard and rear porch area. Cabinetry is sinker cypress with polishield Caverra marble countertops, honed backsplash and porcelain sink. All appliances are stainless steel with a gas cook-top with downdraft. There is a large utility/butler’s pantry off the kitchen with marble counter-tops. Off the keeping area is a gallery area, which was used as an art studio – off the gallery you will find a beautiful study/office with cathedral ceilings and a beautiful fireplace. The walls are sinker cypress extending to the ceilings. Off the study is a mudroom with rear door entrance. Outside is a wide staircase leading to a huge floor attic for storage. The original house was built in 1955 and the part of that structure remaining is the children’s wing and butler’s pantry. The new addition was completed in 2001. Exterior of home is brick and hardy plank. The long driveway has a circular turnaround and extends to rear of home. Lots of parking! A fabulous home for entertaining. Just minutes from St Aloysius in Southdowns neighborhood
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by • KDK Capital Region Realty
Bought with Heather Kirkpatrick• KDK Capital Region Realty
Acreage! In the heart of Baton Rouge in Southdowns! This custom home has lots of character and charm. 4 bedrooms, 4 & 1/2 baths with a beautiful formal dining and living room with huge high ceilings and a beautiful limestone mantle over the fireplace. This area of the home has four sets of double vintage antique doors imported from France with original paint. The entrance to the home is amazing with huge double oak French doors with gas copper lanterns - The gourmet kitchen has lots of natural light and overlooks the lovely backyard and rear porch area. Cabinetry is sinker cypress with polishield Caverra marble countertops, honed backsplash and porcelain sink. All appliances are stainless steel with a gas cook-top with downdraft. There is a large utility/butler's pantry off the kitchen with marble counter-tops. Off the keeping area is a gallery area, which was used as an art studio - off the gallery you will find a beautiful study/office with cathedral ceilings and a beautiful fireplace. The walls are sinker cypress extending to the ceilings. Off the study is a mudroom with rear door entrance. Outside is a wide staircase leading to a huge floor attic for storage. The original house was built in 1955 and the part of that structure remaining is the children's wing and butler's pantry. The new addition was completed in 2001. Exterior of home is brick and hardy plank. The long driveway has a circular turnaround and extends to rear of home. Lots of parking! A fabulous home for entertaining. Just minutes from St Aloysius in Southdowns neighborhood
GBRMLS #2015010299
Jan 20, 2016
Price Changed
$874,000
$156/sq ft
Nov 20, 2015
Price Changed
$899,500
$160/sq ft
Aug 25, 2015
Price Changed
$949,000
$169/sq ft
Jul 26, 2015
Listed
$974,000
$174/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2015010299
Jul 25, 2015
Listed
$874,000
$156/sq ft
GBRMLS #200073963
Feb 19, 1998
Listed
$209,000
$37/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200073963
Feb 19, 1998
Listed
$209,000
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,194 (+4.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2024
$8,784 (−1.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2023
$8,934 (−0.2%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2022
$8,955 (+2.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2021
$8,750 (+0.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2020
$8,693 (−4.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2019
$9,083 (+1.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2018
$8,971
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2017
$8,971 (+134.1%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2016
$3,832 (+45.2%)
$5,200 + $27,650
$32,850
2014
$2,639
$5,200 + $24,150
$29,350
2013
$2,640
$5,200 + $24,150
$29,350
Tax history for 4724 Whitehaven St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,194 (+4.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2024
$8,784 (−1.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2023
$8,934 (−0.2%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2022
$8,955 (+2.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2021
$8,750 (+0.7%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2020
$8,693 (−4.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2019
$9,083 (+1.3%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2018
$8,971
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2017
$8,971 (+134.1%)
$5,200 + $69,800
$75,000
2016
$3,832 (+45.2%)
$5,200 + $27,650
$32,850
2014
$2,639
$5,200 + $24,150
$29,350
2013
$2,640
$5,200 + $24,150
$29,350
*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
Permits
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
1.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,800
Year built
2001
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
008-9895-3
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
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
Oct 12, 2017 • Final
Residential
Construct a new detached pavilion.
ADU
Jun 12, 2017 • Final
Residential
Work on a gunite pool.
Electrical
Plumbing
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Parking Features: Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 4
# of Partial Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Crown Molding, High Ceilings
Window Features: Window Treatments
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Concrete
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding, Brick, Frame