Build your vision on this level, cleared lot in Baton Rouge's established Eden Park / Istrouma area. 5248 Hammond St offers approximately 5,662 sq ft (0.13 acres) of flat, rectangular land at street grade, with roughly 40 feet of frontage and 140 feet of depth. The parcel is ready for your plans, with municipal water, sewer, and electricity available at the street (hookups required). Zoned A7 Single-Family Residential, the lot is well suited for a new single-family home or small-scale residential build. Enjoy a convenient location just minutes from Airline Highway (US-61) and I-110, providing easy access to downtown Baton Rouge, Southern University, and the major employment corridors along the Mississippi River. The surrounding neighborhood features a mix of mid-century cottages, newer infill construction, and open green space. A great opportunity for builders, investors, or buyers ready to create a custom home in a centrally located setting. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and utility connections.
Vacant landProperty Type
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$2Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kay Samuel• Keller Williams Realty Red Stick Partners
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Claiborne Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
2/10
Istrouma Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
2/10
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About
Brookstown
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 lot
Home design
Land
Utilities
Public water
Electricity available
Public sewer
Sale and tax history for 5248 Hammond St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ROAM MLS #2026017582
Sep 22, 2026
Listed
$12,500
Build your vision on this level, cleared lot in Baton Rouge's established Eden Park / Istrouma area. 5248 Hammond St offers approximately 5,662 sq ft (0.13 acres) of flat, rectangular land at street grade, with roughly 40 feet of frontage and 140 feet of depth. The parcel is ready for your plans, with municipal water, sewer, and electricity available at the street (hookups required). Zoned A7 Single-Family Residential, the lot is well suited for a new single-family home or small-scale residential build. Enjoy a convenient location just minutes from Airline Highway (US-61) and I-110, providing easy access to downtown Baton Rouge, Southern University, and the major employment corridors along the Mississippi River. The surrounding neighborhood features a mix of mid-century cottages, newer infill construction, and open green space. A great opportunity for builders, investors, or buyers ready to create a custom home in a centrally located setting. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and utility connections.
AcadianaMLS #BR2026017582
Sep 22, 2026
Listed
$12,500
Build your vision on this level, cleared lot in Baton Rouge's established Eden Park / Istrouma area. 5248 Hammond St offers approximately 5,662 sq ft (0.13 acres) of flat, rectangular land at street grade, with roughly 40 feet of frontage and 140 feet of depth. The parcel is ready for your plans, with municipal water, sewer, and electricity available at the street (hookups required). Zoned A7 Single-Family Residential, the lot is well suited for a new single-family home or small-scale residential build. Enjoy a convenient location just minutes from Airline Highway (US-61) and I-110, providing easy access to downtown Baton Rouge, Southern University, and the major employment corridors along the Mississippi River. The surrounding neighborhood features a mix of mid-century cottages, newer infill construction, and open green space. A great opportunity for builders, investors, or buyers ready to create a custom home in a centrally located setting. Buyer to verify zoning, permitted uses, and utility connections.
Public Records
Nov 8, 2024
Sold
$85,000
GBRMLS #2023013377
Nov 8, 2024
Sold
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Jun 18, 2024
Pending
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Apr 29, 2024
Price Changed
$9,500
Aug 11, 2023
Listed
$12,500
AcadianaMLS #BR2023013377
Aug 11, 2023
Listed
$9,500
Public Records
Dec 22, 1993
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$494 (+258.8%)
$314 + $862
$1,176
2024
$138 (+10.1%)
$314 + $862
$1,176
2023
$125 (−0.2%)
$280 + $770
$1,050
2022
$125 (+2.3%)
$280 + $770
$1,050
2021
$123 (+0.6%)
$280 + $770
$1,050
2020
$122 (+5.8%)
$280 + $770
$1,050
2019
$115 (+1.3%)
$250 + $700
$950
2018
$114
$250 + $700
$950
2017
$114 (+3.3%)
$250 + $700
$950
2016
$110
$250 + $700
$950
2014
$110 (−0.5%)
$250 + $700
$950
2013
$111
$250 + $700
$950
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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Lot size
5,531 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
002-7881-5
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Last updated by owner on Mar 5, 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
Sep 4, 2015 • Final
Residential
Repair fire damage to a residential building.
Demolition
Remodel
Dec 6, 2011 • 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.
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, 18 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
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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.
9.3 hrs
5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5248 Hammond St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $12,000 and $130,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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