SOLD APR 24, 2026

Off market apr 2026 for $281K

$273,941

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,999/mo

•

1,157

sq ft

509 Franklin St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

Charm and character meet modern updates in this beautifully maintained Mid-City Baton Rouge cottage in Capital Heights. This updated 2-bedroom plus office, 1-bath home offers timeless appeal with thoughtful improvements throughout. Recent upgrades include a brand-new roof (2026), new covered back porch (2024), smart thermostat (2025), new insulation in the attic and crawl space (2025), and a new back fence (2025). Despite the updates, the home retains its original character with hardwood floors, crown molding throughout, and a welcoming open living area that flows seamlessly into the breakfast nook and kitchen. The bright, functional galley-style kitchen features white cabinetry, white subway tile backsplash, wood countertops, floating wood shelves, and stainless steel appliances. A spacious office provides flexibility and could easily serve as a third bedroom. Enjoy outdoor living in the fully fenced backyard with a generous covered patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Conveniently located within walking distance to Government Street, with easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment, this home offers the best of Mid-City living.

Single-familyProperty Type

1945Year Built

4,791 sq ftLot Size

$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Christie Farris • PINO & Associates

Bought with Alissa Jenkins • Compass - Perkins

Redfin checked: 5 days ago

•Source:AcadianaMLS #BR2026001541

Redfin Estimate

$273,941

$7,059 since sold in April 2026$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.7% higher than the average sale price ($213K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$262,500
A
2 beds1 bath890 sq ft
4515 Claycut Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD APR 20, 2026
$240,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
624 Rapides St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$123,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,045 sq ft
401 Cloud Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$230,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,162 sq ft
748 Richland Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$212,000
E
2 beds1 bath938 sq ft
368 Wiltz Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$210,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,401 sq ft
5717 Burgundy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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Market trends in 70806, LA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.7%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$287K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

78d

24 days MoM

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Sale history for 509 Franklin St

Date

Event

Price

GBRMLS #2026001541

Apr 24, 2026

Sold

Mar 12, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 4, 2026

Price Changed

$283,900

$245/sq ft

Feb 25, 2026

Price Changed

$285,900

$247/sq ft

Feb 18, 2026

Price Changed

$287,900

$249/sq ft

Jan 26, 2026

Listed

$289,900

$251/sq ft

+14

AcadianaMLS #BR2026001541

Apr 24, 2026

Sold

$281,000

$243/sq ft

Mar 12, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 4, 2026

Price Changed

$283,900

$245/sq ft

Feb 25, 2026

Price Changed

$285,900

$247/sq ft

Feb 18, 2026

Price Changed

$287,900

$249/sq ft

Jan 26, 2026

Listed

$289,900

$251/sq ft

GBRMLS #2021015979

Feb 2, 2022

Sold

Dec 30, 2021

Pending

—

Dec 28, 2021

Price Changed

$269,900

$233/sq ft

Nov 12, 2021

Price Changed

$274,900

$238/sq ft

Oct 29, 2021

Relisted

—

Oct 25, 2021

Pending

—

Oct 13, 2021

Listed

$279,900

$242/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2021015979

Oct 13, 2021

Listed

$269,900

$233/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 20, 2021

Sold

$227,000

$196/sq ft

GBRMLS #2021003976

Apr 19, 2021

Sold

Mar 18, 2021

Pending

—

Mar 17, 2021

Listed

$224,900

$194/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2021003976

Mar 17, 2021

Listed

$224,900

$194/sq ft

GBRMLS #2019015537

Oct 25, 2019

Sold

Sep 6, 2019

Listed

$1,395

$1/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 7, 2017

Sold

$195,000

$169/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 27, 2007

Sold

$152,000

$131/sq ft

GBRMLS #2007148593

Feb 12, 2007

Listed

$158,900

$137/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2007148593

Feb 12, 2007

Listed

$158,900

$137/sq ft

GBRMLS #200476400

Aug 10, 2004

Listed

$127,900

$111/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200476400

Aug 10, 2004

Listed

$127,900

$111/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,187 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2024

$3,049 (−1.6%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2023

$3,100 (−0.2%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2022

$3,107 (+30.8%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2021

$2,375 (+0.6%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2020

$2,360 (−4.1%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2019

$2,462 (+1.2%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2018

$2,432 (+9.7%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2017

$2,217 (+7.4%)

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

2016

$2,064 (+60.7%)

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

2014

$1,284

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

Tax history for 509 Franklin St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,187 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2024

$3,049 (−1.6%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2023

$3,100 (−0.2%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2022

$3,107 (+30.8%)

$3,500 + $21,680

$25,180

2021

$2,375 (+0.6%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2020

$2,360 (−4.1%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2019

$2,462 (+1.2%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2018

$2,432 (+9.7%)

$3,500 + $16,000

$19,500

2017

$2,217 (+7.4%)

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

2016

$2,064 (+60.7%)

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

2014

$1,284

$3,500 + $14,200

$17,700

*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

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,805 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,185

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

007-3450-0

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.

DESIGN OVERLAY GOVERNMENT STREET

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

Design Overlay - Government Street District

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Virtual Tour Information
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1161184493?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Cooling
Heating: Central
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Crown Molding, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Kitchen, Living Room, Office, Butcher Block Counters
Flooring: Other, Tile, Wood
Appliances: Gas Cooktop

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, First Level

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Fencing: Full, Wood
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Patio And Porch Features: Covered

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location

Location Information
Directions: Jefferson Hwy to Claycut Rd., Right onto Franklin, Crossover Capital Heights Ave, and House is on the right before Government St.

Utility Information
Gas: Gas: Atmos

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,185
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,805 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 007-3450-0

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Photos Count: 19

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lasalle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

5/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 • 70806

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 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.

8.8 hrs

5 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$261,000 – $316,000

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Home values near 509 Franklin St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
549 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1687 Sq. Ft.	$314,714
561 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$329,187

Address	Redfin Estimate
655 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1057 Sq. Ft.	$221,253
562 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$285,699

Address	Redfin Estimate
548 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1655 Sq. Ft.	$338,096
644 Franklin Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1584 Sq. Ft.	$335,897

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