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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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
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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
6 days above 108° expected this year, 17 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5212 Jackson Ave is a 1500 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. We estimate that 5212 Jackson Ave would rent between $1,802 / mo.5212 Jackson Ave is located in Baton Rouge, the 70806 zipcode, and the East Baton Rouge Parish School District.