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Last listed at $1,395,000, closed on sep 2022

$1,193,282

•

5,340

sq ft

553 Cornell Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

This College Town home is a Jewel! This home was initially built in 1936 by Harold Barr, a professor in Construction Technology at LSU. The initial renovation and restoration by the current owners lasted over a year. Later additions included detached parking, bonus room, greenhouse/storage, an award-winning pool/hot tub, pool house cabana with a 2,000-bottle wine cellar, fountains, flagstone patio, decks, and custom fencing and gates. The land consists of two lots (6 & 7). The primary residence is located on lot 7 with small encroachments onto lot 6. Resubdivision or reduction of encroachments yields a buildable lot size exceeding 8,000 square feet. Landscaping “Steel Burden” style has been a passion for the current owners since purchased. Landscaping has continued to be a priority to this day. This charming one-of-a-kind home has so much character! Spaces were reconfigured for today’s living style, including opening the kitchen to a keeping room/den. Materials old and new were used throughout as well as recycled doors and millwork. Attached is a floor plan of all structures as well as additional information and incredible photos worthy of a book!

Single-familyProperty Type

0.45 acresLot Size

$223Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • Burns & Co., Inc.

Bought with Ryn Jones • RE/MAX Professional

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•Source:GBRMLS #2022011102

Redfin Estimate

$1,193,282

$202K under list price of $1.40M

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This home's estimate is 118.3% higher than the average sale price ($547K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$849,900
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,266 sq ft
440 Lsu Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$465,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,960 sq ft
3616 S Lakeshore Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$639,900
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,718 sq ft
1881 Hood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$559,900
D
4 beds3 baths2,545 sq ft
1469 Hood Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$475,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,655 sq ft
363 Delgado Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$290,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,473 sq ft
1467 Stuart Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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Market trends in 70808, LA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

96.0%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$442K

$47K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

127

2 MoM

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Sale history for 553 Cornell Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,339 (+4.7%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2024

$11,789 (−1.7%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2023

$11,990 (+96.9%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2022

$6,090 (+2.3%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2021

$5,950 (+0.7%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2020

$5,911 (+9.7%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2019

$5,390 (+1.3%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2018

$5,323

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2017

$5,323 (+2.5%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2016

$5,191 (+33.9%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2014

$3,878

$5,000 + $35,000

$40,000

2013

$3,878

$5,000 + $35,000

$40,000

Tax history for 553 Cornell Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,339 (+4.7%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2024

$11,789 (−1.7%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2023

$11,990 (+96.9%)

$11,850 + $88,800

$100,650

2022

$6,090 (+2.3%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2021

$5,950 (+0.7%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2020

$5,911 (+9.7%)

$5,000 + $46,000

$51,000

2019

$5,390 (+1.3%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2018

$5,323

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2017

$5,323 (+2.5%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2016

$5,191 (+33.9%)

$5,000 + $39,500

$44,500

2014

$3,878

$5,000 + $35,000

$40,000

2013

$3,878

$5,000 + $35,000

$40,000

*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

9,893 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,870

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

007-8413-3

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 20, 2026.

Single Family Residential Disrtict

The purpose of A1 is to permit low density single family residential development with a maximum of 4.1 units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low density residential development may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space

Feb 15, 2024 • Final

Residential

Install new windows in the gable end wall of the living room in a primary residence.

Electrical

Remodel

Jun 3, 2019 • Final

Residential

Install a new electrical circuit for a liberty pump.

Electrical

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
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Crown Molding, See Remarks, High Ceilings
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Dishwasher
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Room Information
Laundry Features: Inside

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Other
Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Composition

Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick

Property Features
Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Greenhouse, Guest House

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions: 253 x 179 x 133
Lot Size Area: 19,602
Lot Size Acres: 0.45

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
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: Highland Rd to LSU Ave., left on Yale, right on Cornell
Subdivision Name: College Town

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,870
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,893 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 007-8413-3

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 20, 2026

Around this home

Schools

University Terrace Elementary School

Public 4-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

6/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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

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, 1 days in 30 years

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Baton Rouge, LA • 70808

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Estimated sale price

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 553 Cornell Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
552 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1674 Sq. Ft.	$518,186
517 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7900 Sq. Ft.	$1,700,842

Address	Redfin Estimate
443 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3370 Sq. Ft.	$892,185
625 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3277 Sq. Ft.	$746,732

Address	Redfin Estimate
512 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$911,187
452 Cornell Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2927 Sq. Ft.	$895,218

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