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SOLD

$498,382

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,653/mo

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3,519

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5970 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

HOME BUILT FOR TWO FAMILIES. ONE SIDE HAS 2BR/2BATHS AND OTHER HAS 2BR, 2 1/2 BATHS. BOTH SIDES HAVE FULL KTICHEN, LIVING ROOM, AND EATING AREA. PERFECT FOR IN-LAWS OR GROWN CHILDREN. COULD ALSO OPEN UP SEALED DOOR AND MAKE INTO ONE HOUSE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1982Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$142Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$498,382

$223K since sold in September 2005$6,000 since August

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 30.9% lower than the average sale price ($721K) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 20, 2026
$495,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,115 sq ft
350 W Ardenwood Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$638,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,920 sq ft
6400 Sheffield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$525,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,286 sq ft
369 Finchley Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,225,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths3,610 sq ft
7044 Lasalle Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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$467,690

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$2,397/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

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 32 HRS AGO
$315,000
3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft
5961 Burgundy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$269,000
2 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft
422 St Thomas Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$300,000
2 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft
655 Rapides St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$199,999
2 beds2 baths2,202 sq ft
944 Princewood Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$335,000
3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft
245 S Carrollton Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$390,000
3 beds2 baths2,540 sq ft
5716 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$275,000
2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft
894 Arlington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$389,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft
1343 Crescent Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
$65,000
2 beds1 bath1,159 sq ft
5156 Jackson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
$514,500
6 beds3 baths2,349 sq ft
545-555 Wiltz Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Sale history for 5970 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,371 (+4.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2024

$3,221 (−1.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2023

$3,276 (−0.2%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2022

$3,284 (+2.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2021

$3,208 (+0.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2020

$3,187 (−4.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2019

$3,331 (+1.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2018

$3,289

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2017

$3,289 (+2.6%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2016

$3,207 (+32.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2014

$2,424

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

Tax history for 5970 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,371 (+4.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2024

$3,221 (−1.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2023

$3,276 (−0.2%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2022

$3,284 (+2.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2021

$3,208 (+0.7%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2020

$3,187 (−4.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2019

$3,331 (+1.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2018

$3,289

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2017

$3,289 (+2.6%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2016

$3,207 (+32.3%)

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

2014

$2,424

$5,000 + $22,500

$27,500

*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

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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

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,519

Year built

1982

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

006-0814-9

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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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

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 • 2.4mi

2/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in June and 5 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$474,000 – $574,000

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New listings for sale in 70806

NEW 32 HRS AGO

$315,000

3 beds2 baths1,403 sq ft

5961 Burgundy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$269,000

2 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft

422 St Thomas Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$300,000

2 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft

655 Rapides St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$199,999

2 beds2 baths2,202 sq ft

944 Princewood Ct, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$335,000

3 beds2 baths1,875 sq ft

245 S Carrollton Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$390,000

3 beds2 baths2,540 sq ft

5716 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$275,000

2 beds1 bath1,216 sq ft

894 Arlington Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$389,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft

1343 Crescent Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

$65,000

2 beds1 bath1,159 sq ft

5156 Jackson Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805

Home values near 5970 Government St

Data from public records.

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

Address	Redfin Estimate
5965 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2517 Sq. Ft.	$279,346
5955 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2036 Sq. Ft.	$227,168

Address	Redfin Estimate
6015 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3422 Sq. Ft.	$513,714
6024 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1668 Sq. Ft.	$265,410

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5970 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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