OFF MARKET

Last listed at $365,000, CLOSED ON Sep 2020

$549,657

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,532/mo

•

3,222

sq ft

612 Nelson Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

About this home

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! New Price! Just off Highland Rd. and just minutes from LSU - University Acres is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Baton Rouge! This well maintained home is situated on a park like lot (almost 1/2 acre) with mature landscaping. The home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for almost 50 years! Lots of windows for natural light in this home! Enter into the living room, to the dining area and den with sliding glass door with view of the beautiful backyard. There is an inviting screened in back porch leading out to the deck and on to the patio under the beautiful trees overlooking the lush back yard with many of Louisiana’s azaleas, lilies, and so much more! Inside the house there are wood floors, and tile in the baths. The den features a fireplace, and a wall of bookcases in the reading area. There are 4 Bedrooms and 1 office downstairs and another office or craft room upstairs! The subdivision is filled with 100 year oaks, the streets are shaded with mature trees, perfect for walking, biking, and jogging - even the Leeward Dr. neighborhood park is there for your enjoyment!

Single-familyProperty Type

0.47 acresLot Size

$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • RE/MAX Professional

Bought with Ryn Jones • RE/MAX Professional

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•Source:GBRMLS #2020005080

Redfin Estimate

$549,657

$185K over list price of $365K

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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($501K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$349,900
A
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SOLD APR 24, 2026
$650,000
B
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$699,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,564 sq ft
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SOLD APR 8, 2026
$328,500
D
4 beds2 baths2,191 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$339,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,264 sq ft
340 Dentation Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$640,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
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Market trends in 70808, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

96.6%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$395K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

129

16 MoM

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Sale history for 612 Nelson Dr

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 3, 2020

Sold

$355,000

$110/sq ft

GBRMLS #2020005080

Sep 3, 2020

Sold

Jul 22, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 25, 2020

Price Changed

$365,000

$113/sq ft

May 13, 2020

Relisted

—

May 4, 2020

Contingent

—

Mar 28, 2020

Listed

$385,000

$119/sq ft

AcadianaMLS #BR2020005080

Mar 28, 2020

Listed

$365,000

$113/sq ft

+43

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! New Price! Just off Highland Rd. and just minutes from LSU - University Acres is one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Baton Rouge! This well maintained home is situated on a park like lot (almost 1/2 acre) with mature landscaping. The home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for almost 50 years! Lots of windows for natural light in this home! Enter into the living room, to the dining area and den with sliding glass door with view of the beautiful backyard. There is an inviting screened in back porch leading out to the deck and on to the patio under the beautiful trees overlooking the lush back yard with many of Louisiana's azaleas, lilies, and so much more! Inside the house there are wood floors, and tile in the baths. The den features a fireplace, and a wall of bookcases in the reading area. There are 4 Bedrooms and 1 office downstairs and another office or craft room upstairs! The subdivision is filled with 100 year oaks, the streets are shaded with mature trees, perfect for walking, biking, and jogging - even the Leeward Dr. neighborhood park is there for your enjoyment!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,330 (+4.5%)

$12,000 + $52,970

$64,970

2024

$7,975 (+7.9%)

$12,000 + $52,970

$64,970

2023

$7,390 (+68.2%)

$12,000 + $46,970

$58,970

2022

$4,392 (+2.1%)

$7,500 + $26,230

$33,730

2021

$4,300 (+45.2%)

$7,500 + $26,230

$33,730

2020

$2,961 (+22.8%)

$7,500 + $14,900

$22,400

2019

$2,412 (+1.1%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2018

$2,387

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2017

$2,387 (+2.2%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2016

$2,336 (+324.0%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2014

$551 (−0.2%)

$7,500 + $3,900

$11,400

2013

$552

$7,500 + $3,900

$11,400

Tax history for 612 Nelson Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,330 (+4.5%)

$12,000 + $52,970

$64,970

2024

$7,975 (+7.9%)

$12,000 + $52,970

$64,970

2023

$7,390 (+68.2%)

$12,000 + $46,970

$58,970

2022

$4,392 (+2.1%)

$7,500 + $26,230

$33,730

2021

$4,300 (+45.2%)

$7,500 + $26,230

$33,730

2020

$2,961 (+22.8%)

$7,500 + $14,900

$22,400

2019

$2,412 (+1.1%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2018

$2,387

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2017

$2,387 (+2.2%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2016

$2,336 (+324.0%)

$7,500 + $9,400

$16,900

2014

$551 (−0.2%)

$7,500 + $3,900

$11,400

2013

$552

$7,500 + $3,900

$11,400

*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

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,500

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

008-8484-7

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Attic Fan
Has Heating
Heating: Central

Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features
Appliances: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Range, Oven, Washer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Roof: Shingle

Building Information
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Wood Siding, Frame, Other

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Possible Use: Residential

Lot Information
Frontage Length: 75
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 269
Lot Size Area: 20,473.2
Lot Size Acres: 0.47

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Location

HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $25

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: Highland Rd to Nelson Drive --- Entrance to University Acres
Subdivision Name: University Acres

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Playground

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,500
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 008-8484-7

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Highland Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

6/10

Glasgow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Mckinley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

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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Estimated sale price

$523,000 – $633,000

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Home values near 612 Nelson Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
605 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3455 Sq. Ft.	$638,751
620 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1977 Sq. Ft.	$384,343

Address	Redfin Estimate
667 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4618 Sq. Ft.	$1,220,533
536 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1559 Sq. Ft.	$320,791

Address	Redfin Estimate
444 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3204 Sq. Ft.	$492,832
658 Nelson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$790,313

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