Quaint 2 BR/1BA cottage close to mid city. Nice size rear yard. Off street parking. Cozy kitchen offers plenty of natural light. Small breakfast area opens to living room. Both bedroom are nice size. With a little work could make nice rental property. Convenient location, close to downtown, schools shopping and Florida Blvd. Does not require flood insurance!
Est. $1,208 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 5823 Fairfields Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2026003790
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
*
Jun 18, 2026
Pending
—
May 23, 2026
Price Changed
$19,900
$21/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Price Changed
$24,900
$26/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2026003790
Jul 8, 2026
Sold
*
Jun 18, 2026
Pending
—
May 23, 2026
Price Changed
$19,900
$21/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Price Changed
$24,900
$26/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Listed
$29,900
$32/sq ft
+10
Quaint 2 BR/1BA cottage close to mid city. Nice size rear yard. Off street parking. Cozy kitchen offers plenty of natural light. Small breakfast area opens to living room. Both bedroom are nice size. With a little work could make nice rental property. Convenient location, close to downtown, schools shopping and Florida Blvd. Does not require flood insurance!
GBRMLS #2023010565
Aug 23, 2023
Delisted
—
Jul 11, 2023
Price Changed
$49,000
$52/sq ft
Jul 5, 2023
Price Changed
$50,000
$53/sq ft
Jun 28, 2023
Listed
$53,500
$56/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2023010565
Jun 28, 2023
Listed
$49,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$485 (+4.7%)
$314 + $3,640
$3,954
2024
$463 (−42.1%)
$314 + $3,640
$3,954
2023
$800 (+89.7%)
$280 + $3,250
$3,530
2022
$422 (+2.3%)
$280 + $3,250
$3,530
2021
$412 (+0.7%)
$280 + $3,250
$3,530
2020
$409 (+5.6%)
$280 + $3,250
$3,530
2019
$388 (+1.3%)
$250 + $2,950
$3,200
2018
$383
$250 + $2,950
$3,200
2017
$383 (+51.9%)
$250 + $2,950
$3,200
2016
$252 (−30.0%)
$250 + $1,918
$2,168
2014
$360
$250 + $2,850
$3,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,333 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
002-1686-0
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 2026.
A2
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: None
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Treatments
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Lighting
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 948
Construction Materials: Frame, Asbestos
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size : 6359.76
Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 127
Lot Size Area: 6,359.76
Lot Size Acres: 0.146
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
Subdivision Name: East Fairfields
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,333 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 002-1686-0
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: GBRAR
Around this home
Schools
Melrose Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Capitol Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Broadmoor Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
2/10
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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
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
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$34,000 – $41,000
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