South Campus, located between LSU’s main campus and the Mississippi River levee, is a residential and academic Baton Rouge neighborhood with oak-shaded streets and a bikeable grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Highland Road near Lee Drive, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus-facing storefronts keep the sidewalks active. The Chimes Restaurant & Tap Room and Louie’s Cafe act as long-running local anchors for post-class plates and late-night conversation. Mid-century apartments and compact cottages mix with newer infill, giving blocks a lived-in, collegiate cadence. The LSU Lakes and the levee path shape daily routines with water views and long, flat routes for walking and cycling. Game-day traffic and weekday lectures add a steady pulse without changing the area’s laid-back feel.
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Market insights
6555 Ward St · $175,000
DAYS ON MARKET
30 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.1%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$175,000
Median sale price in this area is $287,902. (65% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Finance
Construction
Built in 1979
HOA & community
Highlands/Perkins subdivision
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of LC2 is to permit a variety of commercial activities and multi-family residential uses that serve surrounding local areas. Buildings within this district are limited to 75,000 gross sq ft of floor area per lot.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Mixed use
Office
Medical office
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, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70820
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6555 Ward St
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