The perfect storm of old cottage charm meeting modern upgrades and efficiency! As well as an above the garage APARTMENT! Gorgeous curb appeal greets you with fresh landscaping complete with a programmable irrigation system and additional grass stone driveway to give you ample parking! Inside you'll step foot onto the original 1943 wood flooring which flows through your living and dining, and compliments the natural light pouring in from every angle! Right off of the living room may just be your favorite spot; a sunroom with floor to ceiling custom mahogany windows! You'll notice most windows with built in plantation shutters! Your dining has an accent shiplap that continues into your top of the line, statement piece kitchen! Oversized island with 3cm leathered granite, natural oak inset cabinetry, and subway tile backsplash! Your chef grade appliances include 3ft DCS 6 burner gas range, wine cooler, and 1100 CFM inline hood allowing silent operation! Your split floor plan has your enormous master bedroom tucked in the back with custom built in's and recessed lighting! Your spa like master bathroom has a 6 ft freestanding soaking tub, enormous shower with serenity glass doors, and a walk in closet of your dreams! The close also has a hidden door leading back into the hallway! Both bedrooms are very spacious with ample storage, your hall bath is charmingly upgraded, and your laundry/mud room is packed with custom cabinets as well as a safe room with built in Liberty safe! Your back patio has pull down screens with an HVAC system! Outdoor kitchen has all you need for entertaining or becoming a grill master! Your separate 1 bed/1bath apartment also has no corners cut complete a kitchen, living, and laundry! Owners would often get $2000 a month by using AirBnb, but can also be rented out altogether or allow your college kids to have their own space! The location speaks for itself with walkable distance to popular dining and shopping! A complete features list is attached!
The perfect storm of old cottage charm meeting modern upgrades and efficiency! As well as an above the garage APARTMENT! Gorgeous curb appeal greets you with fresh landscaping complete with a programmable irrigation system and additional grass stone driveway to give you ample parking! Inside you'll step foot onto the original 1943 wood flooring which flows through your living and dining, and compliments the natural light pouring in from every angle! Right off of the living room may just be your favorite spot; a sunroom with floor to ceiling custom mahogany windows! You'll notice most windows with built in plantation shutters! Your dining has an accent shiplap that continues into your top of the line, statement piece kitchen! Oversized island with 3cm leathered granite, natural oak inset cabinetry, and subway tile backsplash! Your chef grade appliances include 3ft DCS 6 burner gas range, wine cooler, and 1100 CFM inline hood allowing silent operation! Your split floor plan has your enormous master bedroom tucked in the back with custom built in's and recessed lighting! Your spa like master bathroom has a 6 ft freestanding soaking tub, enormous shower with serenity glass doors, and a walk in closet of your dreams! The close also has a hidden door leading back into the hallway! Both bedrooms are very spacious with ample storage, your hall bath is charmingly upgraded, and your laundry/mud room is packed with custom cabinets as well as a safe room with built in Liberty safe! Your back patio has pull down screens with an HVAC system! Outdoor kitchen has all you need for entertaining or becoming a grill master! Your separate 1 bed/1bath apartment also has no corners cut complete a kitchen, living, and laundry! Owners would often get $2000 a month by using AirBnb, but can also be rented out altogether or allow your college kids to have their own space! The location speaks for itself with walkable distance to popular dining and shopping! A complete features list is attached!
Public Records
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$205,500
$46/sq ft
GBRMLS #201317854
Apr 24, 2014
Sold
*
Dec 17, 2013
Listed
$199,500
$45/sq ft
AcadianaMLS #BR201317854
Dec 17, 2013
Listed
$199,500
$45/sq ft
+20
Price change!Price Change!Price Change! Location! Location! Location! Picture yourself sitting in the glassed in front porch that is heated and cooled for a relaxing evening and beautiful plants surrounding you. This is a true gem, completely updated top to bottom with beautiful pristine wood floors, sanded, refinished and sealed with polyurethane. Freshly painted throughout, new appliances, new interior doors & hardware,ceramic tile in baths, kitchen & laundry room and new Formica on kitchen counters. Old windows replaced with new ones. For all practical purposes this is a new older home. Over sized lot for this area would allow the buyer to have a gorgeous circular driveway fronting the property. Double garage is separate from the home. The rear of the house has a pretty awning and wrought iron railings as a rear entrance. So convenient to churches, restaurants, medical facilities, schools and much more. Delightful neighborhood and shops all along Government Street. Browse through the on line photos and see for yourself. You will love this home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,569 (+4.6%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2024
$8,193 (−1.7%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2023
$8,330 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2022
$8,349 (+222.8%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2021
$2,586 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $17,170
$22,170
2020
$2,570 (+8.8%)
$5,000 + $17,170
$22,170
2019
$2,362 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2018
$2,332
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2017
$2,332 (+2.6%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2016
$2,274 (+56.5%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2014
$1,453
$5,000 + $7,500
$12,500
Tax history for 6452 Government St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,569 (+4.6%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2024
$8,193 (−1.7%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2023
$8,330 (−0.2%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2022
$8,349 (+222.8%)
$5,000 + $63,880
$68,880
2021
$2,586 (+0.7%)
$5,000 + $17,170
$22,170
2020
$2,570 (+8.8%)
$5,000 + $17,170
$22,170
2019
$2,362 (+1.3%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2018
$2,332
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2017
$2,332 (+2.6%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2016
$2,274 (+56.5%)
$5,000 + $14,500
$19,500
2014
$1,453
$5,000 + $7,500
$12,500
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,478
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
030-0471-6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 7, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Oct 18, 2021 • Final
Makaira llc
Work on a gunite pool.
Plumbing
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 6
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage, Other, Garage Door Opener
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: FROM I-10W, TAKE EXIT 158 TO COLLEGE DRIVE AND KEEP RIGHT AT THE FORK, CONTINUE ONTO COLLEGE DRIVE, TURN LEFT ONTO S FOSTER DRIVE, TURN LEFT ONTO GOVERNMENT STREET, HOUSE IS DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH
Subdivision Name: Goodwood Place
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,478
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 030-0471-6
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lasalle Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Westdale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$775,000 – $938,000
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