Charming 1930s home with front courtyard and fountain, light and airy floor plan, and many unique features including built-in bookshelves, wood floors, Mexican tile and newly renovated master bedroom and bath. Distinct Latin feel with courtyard walls, outdoor fireplace, and lush planting including giners, angel trumpets and palms. Three bedrooms and two baths in main house, separate study/guest quarters in the back. 357 SQUARE FEET NOT INCLUDED IN LIVING AREA BUT REFLECTED IN TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE. Several indoor/outdoor rooms with French doors leading to private decks surrounded by lush landscaping. Home of the of the author of Hummingbird Gardens (Houghton Mifflin), with plantings designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Bright and cheerful ambiance, perfect for entertaining while also completely private due to courtyard walls. On a hidden street within walking distance of Goodwood Park, Our Lady of Mercy, Monjunis and other restaurants. Close to Whole Foods and other shopping; an easy drive to LSU and downtown. Safe and quiet neighborhood with walking/bike paths and mature trees. Bonus: Old World ambiance of church bells from nearby Our Lady of Mercy. When the six o'clock bells toll and you're relaxing over dinner on the courtyard-watching hummingbirds zip flower to flower - you can imagine you're in San Miguel or Costa Rica.
Single-familyProperty Type
10,855 sq ftLot Size
$236Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret Bach• Compass - Perkins
Bought with Tonya McAnally• Crane Realty & Associates, LLC
Charming 1930s home with front courtyard and fountain, light and airy floor plan, and many unique features including built-in bookshelves, wood floors, Mexican tile and newly renovated master bedroom and bath. Distinct Latin feel with courtyard walls, outdoor fireplace, and lush planting including giners, angel trumpets and palms. Three bedrooms and two baths in main house, separate study/guest quarters in the back. 357 SQUARE FEET NOT INCLUDED IN LIVING AREA BUT REFLECTED IN TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE. Several indoor/outdoor rooms with French doors leading to private decks surrounded by lush landscaping. Home of the of the author of Hummingbird Gardens (Houghton Mifflin), with plantings designed to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Bright and cheerful ambiance, perfect for entertaining while also completely private due to courtyard walls. On a hidden street within walking distance of Goodwood Park, Our Lady of Mercy, Monjunis and other restaurants. Close to Whole Foods and other shopping; an easy drive to LSU and downtown. Safe and quiet neighborhood with walking/bike paths and mature trees. Bonus: Old World ambiance of church bells from nearby Our Lady of Mercy. When the six o'clock bells toll and you're relaxing over dinner on the courtyard-watching hummingbirds zip flower to flower - you can imagine you're in San Miguel or Costa Rica.
AcadianaMLS #BR2015010855
Aug 4, 2015
Listed
$317,500
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1995
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,864 (+4.5%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2024
$3,697 (−1.6%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2023
$3,758 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2022
$3,767 (+5.9%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2021
$3,558 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2020
$3,535 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2019
$3,694 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2018
$3,648
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2017
$3,648 (+43.2%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2016
$2,548 (+44.2%)
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
2014
$1,767
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
2013
$1,767
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
Tax history for 6245 Esplanade Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,864 (+4.5%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2024
$3,697 (−1.6%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2023
$3,758 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2022
$3,767 (+5.9%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2021
$3,558 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2020
$3,535 (−4.3%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2019
$3,694 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2018
$3,648
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2017
$3,648 (+43.2%)
$5,000 + $25,500
$30,500
2016
$2,548 (+44.2%)
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
2014
$1,767
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
2013
$1,767
$5,000 + $16,850
$21,850
*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
10,705 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,578
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
006-7966-6
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 Oct 28, 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.