Calling all visionaries, investors, and renovation enthusiasts — this is the project you've been waiting for. This beautiful corner lot is shaded by gorgeous mature oaks, and offers two compelling paths forward. .. A full renovation, or a tear-down. This one is priced to reflect the work ahead. For the right buyer, that's exactly the appeal: a clean slate at the right basis. The added bonus is it’s in a location that absolutely justifies the investment. The bones are there. Original hardwood floors run throughout. A classic floor plan with the kind of distinct living spaces today's cookie-cutter builds rarely offer. Restore the character, modernize the systems, and you've got something special. Whether you're a homeowner ready for a true labor of love or a builder looking to capitalize on a rare opportunity, the upside here is real. Bring your contractor, bring your vision, and bring your imagination. Properties like this don't come along often in this zip code. Please submit HIGHEST & BEST Offer with expiration date until June 4 for response to offers. Will review all offers with sellers by 10am, June 4. Include proof of available funds. Initial and sign all attached disclosures and include with your offer.
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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Market insights
5657 N Afton Pkwy · $79,900
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 54 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.9%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$79,900
Median sale price in this area is $293,799. (268% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Walk-in closets
Built-in features
Wood-burning fireplace
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Laundry & utility
Separate laundry room
Washer hookup
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Ceiling fans
No central heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Covered porch
Chain link fencing
Corner lot
Lot dimensions approximately 155' x 126' x 158' x 105'
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
2 parking spaces
Garage with garage door opener
Construction
Brick construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association present
Other
Located in the Melrose Place subdivision
Electricity and solar
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Calling all visionaries, investors, and renovation enthusiasts -- this is the project you've been waiting for. This beautiful corner lot is shaded by gorgeous mature oaks, and offers two compelling paths forward...A full renovation, or a tear-down. This one is priced to reflect the work ahead. For the right buyer, that's exactly the appeal: a clean slate at the right basis. The added bonus is it's in a location that absolutely justifies the investment. The bones are there. Original hardwood floors run throughout. A classic floor plan with the kind of distinct living spaces today's cookie-cutter builds rarely offer. Restore the character, modernize the systems, and you've got something special. Whether you're a homeowner ready for a true labor of love or a builder looking to capitalize on a rare opportunity, the upside here is real. Bring your contractor, bring your vision, and bring your imagination. Properties like this don't come along often in this zip code. Please submit HIGHEST & BEST Offer with expiration date until June 4 for response to offers. Will review all offers with sellers by 10am, June 4. Include proof of available funds. Initial and sign all attached disclosures and include with your offer.
Public Records
Apr 29, 1994
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,728 (+4.2%)
$1,500 + $11,369
$12,869
2024
$1,657 (+10.2%)
$1,500 + $11,369
$12,869
2023
$1,503 (−0.2%)
$1,500 + $9,860
$11,360
2022
$1,506 (+2.1%)
$1,500 + $9,860
$11,360
2021
$1,475 (+0.6%)
$1,500 + $9,860
$11,360
2020
$1,467 (+2.3%)
$1,500 + $9,860
$11,360
2019
$1,434 (+1.1%)
$1,500 + $9,100
$10,600
2018
$1,418
$1,500 + $9,100
$10,600
2017
$1,418 (+2.3%)
$1,500 + $9,100
$10,600
2016
$1,386 (+166.0%)
$1,500 + $9,100
$10,600
2014
$521
$1,500 + $8,350
$9,850
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,514
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,514
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-3759-9
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A1
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
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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May
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Jul
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
6.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5657 N Afton Pkwy
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $49,900 and $185,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $50K to $185K.