Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac between Old Goodwood and Vibrant Mid-City, this beautifully updated 3BR/2BA home offers 2,383 sq ft of stylish living. Features include fresh paint, plantation shutters, crown molding, a spacious living/bonus room, and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, double walk in pantry, gas cooktop, stainless refrigerator, and a brand-new stainless microwave/oven combo. The primary suite includes a jacuzzi tub, granite vanity, and dual closets. Additional highlights include a NEW ROOF, a large laundry room, a new detached metal insulated workshop, parking for 4+ vehicles, and an 8 ft privacy fence with a wrought-iron gate. Conveniently located near Towne Center, LSU, Downtown, I-10/I-12 and within walking distance of Our Lady of Mercy, Goodwood Park, the YMCA, BRCC, and Baton Rouge High. Please note: When visiting, don't let the "Dead End" sign fool you! Keep driving past the sign, and the street will continue into the private cul-de-sac where the house is located.
Old Goodwood, located between Airline Highway and Jefferson Highway, is a historic and residential Baton Rouge neighborhood with a canopy of live oaks and mid-century ranch streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Goodwood Boulevard and Jefferson Highway corridor, where local eateries, small studios, and everyday services keep the pace steady. The Goodwood Library anchors the area with a civic, bookish calm. The Goodwood Grill and the Baton Rouge Gallery add familiar, local touchstones for dining and art. Brick homes, deep setbacks, and shaded sidewalks shape a quiet, walkable feel. Nearby parks and the Goodwood Boulevard greenway lend room for a morning loop or an after-work reset.
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Market insights
5854 Convention St · $358,000
DAYS ON MARKET
62 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$358,000
Median sale price in this area is $287,902. (20% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
22% 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
Gas log fireplace
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Workshop on the property
Lot dimensions approximately 74 x 140 x 74 x 10
Approximately 0.21 acre lot
Home design
Detached single-family residence
Residential property
Parking
Four parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding exterior
Slab foundation
Built with approximately 2,383 square feet
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Tucked away on a private cul-de-sac between Old Goodwood and Vibrant Mid-City, this beautifully updated 3BR/2BA home offers 2,383 sq ft of stylish living. Features include fresh paint, plantation shutters, crown molding, a spacious living/bonus room, and an updated kitchen with white cabinetry, double walk in pantry, gas cooktop, stainless refrigerator, and a brand-new stainless microwave/oven combo. The primary suite includes a jacuzzi tub, granite vanity, and dual closets. Additional highlights include a NEW ROOF, a large laundry room, a new detached metal insulated workshop, parking for 4+ vehicles, and an 8 ft privacy fence with a wrought-iron gate. Conveniently located near Towne Center, LSU, Downtown, I-10/I-12 and within walking distance of Our Lady of Mercy, Goodwood Park, the YMCA, BRCC, and Baton Rouge High. Please note: When visiting, don't let the "Dead End" sign fool you! Keep driving past the sign, and the street will continue into the private cul-de-sac where the house is located.
GBRMLS #2021009229
Nov 11, 2021
Delisted
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Aug 11, 2021
Price Changed
$328,000
$138/sq ft
Jul 17, 2021
Price Changed
$330,000
$138/sq ft
Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$333,000
$140/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2021009229
Jun 9, 2021
Listed
$328,000
$138/sq ft
GBRMLS #2020012032
Nov 24, 2020
Delisted
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Nov 4, 2020
Price Changed
$310,000
$130/sq ft
Sep 17, 2020
Price Changed
$315,000
$132/sq ft
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$320,000
$134/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2020012032
Jul 29, 2020
Listed
$310,000
$130/sq ft
GBRMLS #2019004345
Jul 5, 2019
Delisted
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Mar 14, 2019
Listed
$333,000
$140/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2019004345
Mar 14, 2019
Listed
$333,000
$140/sq ft
Public Records
May 16, 2011
Sold
$159,000
$67/sq ft
GBRMLS #201010594
Jul 16, 2010
Listed
$179,900
$75/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201010594
Jul 16, 2010
Listed
$179,900
$75/sq ft
GBRMLS #200915490
Oct 28, 2009
Listed
$185,000
$78/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200915490
Oct 28, 2009
Listed
$185,000
$78/sq ft
GBRMLS #200902977
Feb 26, 2009
Listed
$180,000
$76/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR200902977
Feb 26, 2009
Listed
$180,000
$76/sq ft
GBRMLS #2008188287
Apr 16, 2008
Listed
$189,000
$79/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2008188287
Apr 16, 2008
Listed
$189,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 18, 2006
Sold
$180,000
$76/sq ft
GBRMLS #2006132450
Aug 1, 2006
Listed
$195,000
$82/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR2006132450
Aug 1, 2006
Listed
$195,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,184 (+4.5%)
$1,500 + $23,450
$24,950
2024
$3,047 (+19.0%)
$1,500 + $23,450
$24,950
2023
$2,561 (−0.2%)
$1,500 + $18,950
$20,450
2022
$2,567 (+7.6%)
$1,500 + $18,950
$20,450
2021
$2,386 (+0.7%)
$1,500 + $18,950
$20,450
2020
$2,370 (+15.5%)
$1,500 + $18,950
$20,450
2019
$2,053 (+1.3%)
$1,500 + $15,450
$16,950
2018
$2,027
$1,500 + $15,450
$16,950
2017
$2,027 (+2.6%)
$1,500 + $15,450
$16,950
2016
$1,977 (+6.9%)
$1,500 + $15,450
$16,950
2014
$1,849
$1,500 + $14,400
$15,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
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
8,976 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
2,422
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
2,422
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-8655-2
Parking Spaces
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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
Jun 20, 2016 • Final
Doug hill
Rebuild the electrical service due to damage from a tree limb.
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.
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, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70806
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 5854 Convention St
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Nearby homes have recently listed between $283,900 and $468,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $284K to $468K.