Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home or investment project on this spacious 1.60 acre located at 526 Old Rafe Meyer Road in Baton Rouge, LA. Nestled in a serene neighborhood, this property offers both tranquility and convenience, with easy access to city amenities and scenic surroundings. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Baton Rouge's sought-after real estate. Build your vision today at 526 Old Rafe Meyer Road.
Northwest Baton Rouge, located between the Mississippi River and Scenic Highway, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with riverfront levees and rail-lined corridors. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the intersection of Scenic Highway and Choctaw Drive, where truck traffic, corner markets, and long-view river infrastructure set a working-waterfront tone. Mid-century ranch homes and modest cottages sit alongside warehouses and port-related facilities, creating a streetscape of big skies and broad rights-of-way. The Mississippi River levee path frames daily routines with open horizons and barge traffic. Community touchstones include the Baton Rouge Zoo, the Louisiana Art & Science Museum downtown, and the River Center complex for concerts and events. Green space and recreation cluster at nearby parks and along the riverfront.
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Property details
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Level topography
Exterior features
Approximately 1.29 acres
Lot dimensions approximately 100.96 x 736 x 46 x 726
Located in the Shady Acres subdivision
Property accessed from Hwy 61 North to Old Rafe Myer Rd (property on the right)
Home design
Unimproved land
Utilities
No on-site water source
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 526 Old Rafe Mayer Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2025020160
Nov 1, 2025
Listed
$80,000
AcadianaMLS #BR2025020160
Nov 1, 2025
Listed
$80,000
GBRMLS #2024014234
Dec 11, 2024
Listed
$75,000
Dec 11, 2024
Delisted
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Nov 11, 2024
Price Changed
$75,000
Nov 11, 2024
Relisted
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Nov 2, 2024
Pending
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Jul 25, 2024
Listed
$65,000
AcadianaMLS #BR2024014234
Nov 11, 2024
Price Changed
$75,000
Jul 25, 2024
Listed
$65,000
GBRMLS #2022017404
Aug 1, 2023
Delisted
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Nov 16, 2022
Price Changed
$60,000
Nov 15, 2022
Listed
$50,000
AcadianaMLS #BR2022017404
Nov 15, 2022
Listed
$60,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$93 (−0.4%)
$770
2024
$93 (+7.3%)
$770
2023
$87 (−0.3%)
$770
2022
$87 (+2.0%)
$770
2021
$85 (−1.3%)
$770
2020
$86 (+5.5%)
$770
2019
$82 (+1.3%)
$700
2018
$81
$700
2017
$81 (+3.7%)
$700
2016
$78 (−1.3%)
$700
2014
$79 (−1.0%)
$700
2013
$80
$700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
1.29 Acres
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Style
Vacant Land
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
012-6983-6
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
R
AIRPORT APPROACH ZONE
Rural District
The purpose of R is to permit agricultural uses and low-density residential development. If an area is designated Agricultural/Rural on the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned R, all lots in a development shall be a minimum of one acre, If the area is designated as any other use on the Future Land Use Map, the maximum allowed shall be 4.1 single-family units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low-density residential development may be permitted.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70807
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 526 Old Rafe Mayer Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $12,000 and $224,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $12K to $225K.