PRICE REDUCED TO $65,000! 2.45 ACRES WITH INVESTMENT POTENTIAL! Explore the possibilities of this spacious 2.45-acre tract at 5035 McClelland Drive in Baton Rouge. Conveniently located near Airline Highway, Evangeline St, and Hollywood Street, the property offers a substantial land opportunity for investors, builders, or buyers seeking a long-term hold. Zoned A2 residential, it features approximately 127 feet of road frontage and 842 feet of depth. 2 existing houses are in poor condition and may require extensive renovation or removal, so the primary value is the land. NOW OFFERED AT A NEW PRICE OF $65,000. It is worth a closer look and is subject to any applicable zoning requirements. Schedule your showing and access the potential for your self.
Vacant landProperty Type
2.45 acresLot Size
$26,531Price/Acres
Listed by Ruba Thomas-Anderson• Ruba Thomas REALTOR
Brookstown, located between Downtown Baton Rouge and Mid City, is a historic and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with warehouse blocks and rail-adjacent streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Third Street corridor near North Boulevard, where patios, galleries, and late-night bars spill into the sidewalk scene. The Shaw Center for the Arts and Manship Theatre anchor the cultural calendar, while the River Center keeps the area tuned to concerts and conventions. Brick facades and converted commercial buildings set a loft-like architectural tone. The Mississippi River levee and nearby riverfront paths shape the daily rhythm with long, open views. Coffee counters and small kitchens keep the streets active from morning through after-hours.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Level terrain
Sidewalks
City street and parish road frontage
Paved roads
A-2 zoning
Home design
Land
Unimproved land
Utilities
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 5035 Mcclelland Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ROAM MLS #2023017016
Oct 9, 2023
Listed
$65,000
Public Records
Jun 3, 1998
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$103 (+4.7%)
$280 + $560
$840
2024
$98 (+10.0%)
$280 + $560
$840
2023
$89 (−72.8%)
$250 + $500
$750
2022
$328 (+2.3%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2021
$321 (+0.7%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2020
$319 (−4.3%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2019
$333 (+1.3%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2018
$329
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2017
$329 (+2.8%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2016
$320 (+788.9%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2014
$36 (−0.2%)
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
2013
$36
$250 + $2,500
$2,750
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
2.43 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
004-1473-5
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
A2
AIRPORT CONICAL ZONE
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.
Zone overlays
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 • 70805
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5035 Mcclelland Dr
$54,359
$11K under list price of $65K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 3 recent nearby sales, priced between $20K to $163K.