Great starter Home or investment property. Good location, close to downtown area. Purchase separately or as a package deal with 5 ( five) other properties with a price of $310,000. MLS# 2017014224 2017014225 2017014227 2017014230 2017014233 2007014237 DO NOT DISTURB THE TENANT, DRIVE BY ONLY! Offer contingent on viewing the inside of the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
4,800 sq ftLot Size
$59Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by • Harris Manor Realty, LLC
Bought with Charly Genco• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
Great starter Home or investment property. Good location, close to downtown area. Purchase separately or as a package deal with 5 ( five) other properties with a price of $310,000. MLS# 2017014224 2017014225 2017014227 2017014230 2017014233 2007014237 DO NOT DISTURB THE TENANT, DRIVE BY ONLY! Offer contingent on viewing the inside of the property.
GBRMLS #200904705
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$47,700
$45/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200904705
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$47,700
$45/sq ft
Public Records
May 6, 2005
Sold
$42,000
$39/sq ft
GBRMLS #200592617
Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$48,000
$45/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200592617
Apr 13, 2005
Listed
$48,000
$45/sq ft
GBRMLS #200348302
Jun 1, 2003
Listed
$61,000
$57/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200348302
Jun 1, 2003
Listed
$61,000
$57/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$649 (+4.7%)
$246 + $5,051
$5,297
2024
$620 (+10.1%)
$246 + $5,051
$5,297
2023
$563 (−0.2%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2022
$565 (+2.3%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2021
$552 (+0.7%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2020
$548 (+5.3%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2019
$521 (+1.3%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2018
$514 (+4.9%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2017
$490 (+53.7%)
$200 + $3,900
$4,100
2016
$319 (−31.4%)
$200 + $2,535
$2,735
2014
$465
$200 + $3,800
$4,000
Tax history for 521 E Buchanan St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$649 (+4.7%)
$246 + $5,051
$5,297
2024
$620 (+10.1%)
$246 + $5,051
$5,297
2023
$563 (−0.2%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2022
$565 (+2.3%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2021
$552 (+0.7%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2020
$548 (+5.3%)
$220 + $4,510
$4,730
2019
$521 (+1.3%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2018
$514 (+4.9%)
$200 + $4,100
$4,300
2017
$490 (+53.7%)
$200 + $3,900
$4,100
2016
$319 (−31.4%)
$200 + $2,535
$2,735
2014
$465
$200 + $3,800
$4,000
*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
3,612 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-3229-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A3.1
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
Limited Residential District
The purpose of A3.1 is to permit medium density multi-family residential development and institutional uses of a residential character with a maximum of 11.5 units per acre.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Mar 27, 2017 • Final
Residential
Repair electrical service equipment damaged by a fallen tree.
Electrical
Dec 18, 2015 • Final
Residential
Perform a gas test on a residential building.
Gas
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
Has Open Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater, Natural Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Chain Link
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 40
Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 120
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
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: Coming from downtown on Highland Road, left on E Buchanan Rd, house is on the left
Subdivision Name: South Baton Rouge
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,612 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 006-3229-5
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
University Terrace Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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
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99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$60,000 – $73,000
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