Great potential awaits in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom traditional home offering over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area. Featuring a large, inviting den complete with a classic wood-burning fireplace, this property provides a fantastic foundation for your next project or investment. The interior boasts a blend of wood and carpet flooring throughout. In need of restoration and being sold as-is, this home presents an incredible opportunity for buyers looking to customize and bring their design vision to life. Schedule your visit today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$26Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Ronald Julien• Donald Julien & Associates BR
East Fairfields-Melrose Place, located between Government Street and Florida Boulevard, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a tree-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Government Street near the Mid City Beer Garden, where patios, small eateries, and local hangouts set an after-work rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward brick one-stories, shaded lots, and pockets of small apartment courts. A short drive west, the Baton Rouge Gallery anchors the arts calendar with rotating exhibitions and events. Nearby, the Goodwood Library adds a calm, design-forward public space for reading rooms and community programming. Daily errands cluster along the Government Street corridor, while side streets stay quiet and green.
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Market insights
5076 Fairfields Ave · $57,900
DAYS ON MARKET
5 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$57,900
Median list price in this area is $286,532. (395% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Masonry fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Flooring
Wood and carpet flooring
Exterior features
Chain-link fencing
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Parking
Covered parking for 2 vehicles
Construction
Brick construction
Pillar/post/pier foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Great potential awaits in this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom traditional home offering over 2,200 sq. ft. of living area. Featuring a large, inviting den complete with a classic wood-burning fireplace, this property provides a fantastic foundation for your next project or investment. The interior boasts a blend of wood and carpet flooring throughout. In need of restoration and being sold as-is, this home presents an incredible opportunity for buyers looking to customize and bring their design vision to life. Schedule your visit today!
Public Records
Mar 8, 2017
Sold
$120,000
$54/sq ft
GBRMLS #2016016584
Mar 6, 2017
Sold
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Dec 27, 2016
Pending
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Nov 16, 2016
Listed
$145,000
$66/sq ft
+3
Looking got space, elegance and class, well you have found it in this 3BR/2BA beauty that has the landscaping and décor to compliment it. This one is a keeper.
AcadianaMLS #BR2016016584
Nov 16, 2016
Listed
$145,000
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 10, 1986
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,814 (+4.7%)
$683 + $14,112
$14,795
2024
$1,733 (+10.1%)
$683 + $14,112
$14,795
2023
$1,574 (−0.2%)
$610 + $12,600
$13,210
2022
$1,577 (+2.3%)
$610 + $12,600
$13,210
2021
$1,541 (+0.7%)
$610 + $12,600
$13,210
2020
$1,531 (+5.3%)
$610 + $12,600
$13,210
2019
$1,453 (+1.3%)
$550 + $11,450
$12,000
2018
$1,435
$550 + $11,450
$12,000
2017
$1,435 (+130.0%)
$550 + $11,450
$12,000
2016
$624 (+817.6%)
$550 + $4,800
$5,350
2014
$68
$550 + $4,650
$5,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished 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
004-0736-4
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 Sep 29, 2026.
A2
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
Mar 14, 2017 • Final
Residential
Replace the electrical meter and riser that were damaged on the house.
Electrical
Electric meter
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.
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, 19 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 • 70806
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Sun exposure
93/ 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.
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Redfin Estimate for 5076 Fairfields Ave
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $42,500 and $101,050.
Nearby comparable homes
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