2.5 lots! Beautiful & spacious! BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! Built in 1929, this historic Colonial Revival home is a must-see. The current owners have made numerous upgrades to modernize this incredible home while maintaining its exquisite historical features, with having only 3 owners throughout its rich history. A grand turned wooden stairway greets you as you enter the foyer. To the left is the dining/breakfast room that opens up to the recently updated kitchen complete with large Smeg gas stove, farm sink, granite countertops, and a butler's pantry with original hardware & service bells. Just off the kitchen is a sitting room that leads to the formal living with a gas fireplace, original sconces above & sun/dining room with original terrazzo floors. The circular landing of the 2nd floor opens to the 1st floor giving the stairwell a height of almost 20 ft. The 2nd floor features a library; with original folding French doors & custom Mahogany built-in shelving, 4 bedrooms; one of which served as the original master suite, and 2 full baths with original fixtures. Current owners converted the entire 3rd floor into a master suite with large walk-in closet and bathroom. This home has a 1700 sq ft basement, which is very unique to the area, and the original carriage house is now a garage with an upstairs apartment. Perfect Air BNB potential!!!! The tranquil backyard has a deep porch with original iron doors, an inviting pool, and outdoor kitchen with plenty of space for outdoor entertaining. All research and paperwork has been completed (not submitted) to apply for the home to be put on the historical register. Doing so could qualify for tax credits and incentives towards renovations! This beauty is located just minutes from LSU, Baton Rouge High, Catholic High & St Joseph's Academy. Schedule your showing today and come take a look at this magnificent one of a kind home! Please see Realtor Remarks.
This is one of those rare finds in the Garden District located on a corner on 2 1/2 lots. Built in 1929, this 2 1/2 story plus a basement features 11 ft ceilings on the first floor and 9.8 ft ceilings on the 2nd floor, wood floors, plaster walls, beautiful crown moulding and solid wood doors. The foyer is flanked by a dining room and living room (16x33) with fireplace leading into the sunroom with walls of windows. The kitchen with a view has tile floors and walls, a butlers pantry full of cabinets leading to the breakfast room and screen porch. 2 different stairways lead up to the second floor with 4 large bedrooms, walk-in closets, 2 baths and a library. The third floor is one large open area with wood floors and dormers. The full basement is several rooms and tempts the imagination. A carport adjoins the house and a 2 story garage and apartment are in the back. You'll feel the charm and elegance once you enter this amazing home at 620 Camelia Ave. Please be cautious on the stairs. (2 stairways) Seller will condsider exchange.
Public Records
Dec 20, 1991
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,862 (+4.7%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2024
$7,511 (−1.7%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2023
$7,639 (+32.5%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2022
$5,767 (+2.3%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2021
$5,635 (+0.7%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2020
$5,598 (+5.5%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2019
$5,305 (+1.3%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2018
$5,239
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2017
$5,239 (+2.5%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2016
$5,109 (+0.3%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2014
$5,093
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
Tax history for 620 Camelia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,862 (+4.7%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2024
$7,511 (−1.7%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2023
$7,639 (+32.5%)
$12,000 + $52,130
$64,130
2022
$5,767 (+2.3%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2021
$5,635 (+0.7%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2020
$5,598 (+5.5%)
$8,000 + $40,300
$48,300
2019
$5,305 (+1.3%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2018
$5,239
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2017
$5,239 (+2.5%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2016
$5,109 (+0.3%)
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
2014
$5,093
$8,000 + $35,800
$43,800
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
12,632
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
6,200
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
000-9998-8
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Pool
Last updated by owner on Feb 16, 2024.
A2
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
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.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Jun 15, 2023 • Final
Msingleton
Remodel
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