OFF MARKET

Last listed at $235,000, CLOSED ON May 2020

$279,346

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,619/mo

•

2,517

sq ft

5965 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

Three bedroom two bath home in the heart of Mid-City the art district of Baton Rouge. All new flooring throughout the house, Laminate in the Living, Dining, Kitchen and Hallways, Carpet in the bedrooms and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. New oven and dishwasher in the kitchen along with fresh paint in the entire house from top to bottom. Located in a great location along the White Light Nights art hop through mid-city, just walk to the corner and catch the trolly at Jefferson Hwy and Government st to tour all the shops along Government St. Roof is about approximately 7 years old and the exterior paint was done 4 years ago. Large covered front porch on this Acadian style home is perfect to relax on. There is also a large screened in back porch along with additional covered patio area and fire pit. There is a small shed to park your riding mower and tools along with another 12 x 24 shed/ workshop in the back for the handyman at heart. Minutes to downtown Baton Rouge, Towne Center, numerous restaurants, specialty shops and more. Government St is going on a road diet and will drop down to 2 lanes and 1 turn lane with additional bike lanes and extended sidewalks all due to be completed this summer. Hurry this one will not last long.

Single-familyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • Keller Williams Realty-First Choice

Bought with Jay Honore • Pennant Real Estate

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•Source:GBRMLS #2020005401

Redfin Estimate

$279,346

$44K over list price of $235K

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This home's estimate is 14.7% lower than the average sale price ($327K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$365,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,635 sq ft
5714 Castile Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$310,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,419 sq ft
605 Pierce Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$285,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,549 sq ft
351 S Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$349,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
5550 Berkshire Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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$261,227

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$1,792/mo

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Market trends in 70806, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.8%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$307K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

102d

4 days MoM

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4 MoM

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Sale history for 5965 Government St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jun 1, 2020

Sold

$227,500

$90/sq ft

GBRMLS #2020005401

May 29, 2020

Sold

May 12, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 28, 2020

Price Changed

$235,000

$93/sq ft

Apr 6, 2020

Listed

$240,000

$95/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2020005401

Apr 6, 2020

Listed

$235,000

$93/sq ft

+17

GBRMLS #2019016394

Oct 25, 2019

Sold

Sep 20, 2019

Listed

$1,500

$1/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 30, 2004

Sold

$115,000

$46/sq ft

GBRMLS #200481319

Oct 25, 2004

Listed

$119,900

$48/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200481319

Oct 25, 2004

Listed

$119,900

$48/sq ft

GBRMLS #200238282

Jul 15, 2003

Sold

Dec 16, 2002

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR200238282

Dec 16, 2002

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

GBRMLS #199849811

Feb 22, 2002

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR199849811

Feb 22, 2002

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR199841503

Jul 31, 2001

Listed

$115,900

$46/sq ft

GBRMLS #199830327

Apr 30, 2001

Sold

Nov 16, 2000

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR199830327

Nov 16, 2000

Listed

$110,000

$44/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,774 (+4.4%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2024

$2,656 (−1.6%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2023

$2,699 (−0.2%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2022

$2,705 (+7.3%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2021

$2,521 (+43.9%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2020

$1,752 (+19.6%)

$1,500 + $13,620

$15,120

2019

$1,465 (+1.3%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2018

$1,447

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2017

$1,447 (+2.6%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2016

$1,411 (+122.9%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2014

$633

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

Tax history for 5965 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,774 (+4.4%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2024

$2,656 (−1.6%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2023

$2,699 (−0.2%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2022

$2,705 (+7.3%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2021

$2,521 (+43.9%)

$1,500 + $20,110

$21,610

2020

$1,752 (+19.6%)

$1,500 + $13,620

$15,120

2019

$1,465 (+1.3%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2018

$1,447

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2017

$1,447 (+2.6%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2016

$1,411 (+122.9%)

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

2014

$633

$1,500 + $10,600

$12,100

*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

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,512

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

009-0134-2

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Carport

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

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

Interior Features
Appliances: Oven, Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Outside

Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Inside

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered, Screened
Fencing: Privacy, Wood
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame, Brick
Foundation Details: Slab

Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

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 Dimensions: 85 x 162 x 85 x 161
Lot Size Area: 13,503.6
Lot Size Acres: 0.31

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Connected
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: Government St near Jefferson Hwy
Subdivision Name: West Ardenwood

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 009-0134-2

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Lasalle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.7mi

5/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

4/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

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, 19 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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Baton Rouge, LA • 70806

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Estimated sale price

$266,000 – $322,000

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Home values near 5965 Government St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6035 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	—
5980 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2713 Sq. Ft.	$447,258

Address	Redfin Estimate
6015 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3422 Sq. Ft.	$513,714
5955 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$227,168

Address	Redfin Estimate
5970 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 3519 Sq. Ft.	$498,382
6024 Government Street, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$265,410

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