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Last listed at $329,500, SOLD ON Dec 1999

$715,071

•

4,120

sq ft

6961 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

$174Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by • Latter & Blum - Perkins

Bought with Larry Barcelona • Triangle Realty

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•Source:GBRMLS #199809286

Redfin Estimate

$715,071

$386K over list price of $330K

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This home's estimate is 29.2% higher than the average sale price ($554K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$525,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,286 sq ft
369 Finchley Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$428,500
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,167 sq ft
7035 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$499,900
C
3 beds3.5 baths3,277 sq ft
5968 College Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$615,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,787 sq ft
7843 Sevenoaks Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$638,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,920 sq ft
6400 Sheffield Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
SOLD JAN 29, 2026
$615,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths3,854 sq ft
6947 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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$671,941

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$2,427/mo

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Market trends in 70806, LA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$316K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

102d

57 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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3D WALKTHROUGH
$389,000
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1343 Crescent Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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$514,500
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1 bed1 bath718 sq ft
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OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
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COMING SOON
$319,900
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Sale history for 6961 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,085 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $36,960

$40,460

2024

$4,864 (+8.7%)

$3,500 + $36,960

$40,460

2023

$4,473 (−0.2%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2022

$4,483 (+5.3%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2021

$4,258 (+0.7%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2020

$4,230 (+9.2%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2019

$3,876 (+1.3%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2018

$3,828

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2017

$3,828 (+2.6%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2016

$3,732 (+46.9%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2014

$2,540

$3,500 + $25,000

$28,500

2013

$2,541

$3,500 + $25,000

$28,500

Tax history for 6961 Government St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,085 (+4.5%)

$3,500 + $36,960

$40,460

2024

$4,864 (+8.7%)

$3,500 + $36,960

$40,460

2023

$4,473 (−0.2%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2022

$4,483 (+5.3%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2021

$4,258 (+0.7%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2020

$4,230 (+9.2%)

$3,500 + $33,000

$36,500

2019

$3,876 (+1.3%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2018

$3,828

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2017

$3,828 (+2.6%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2016

$3,732 (+46.9%)

$3,500 + $28,500

$32,000

2014

$2,540

$3,500 + $25,000

$28,500

2013

$2,541

$3,500 + $25,000

$28,500

*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

Beds

—

Baths

—

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.47 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,823

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

East Baton Rouge Parish

APN

008-2100-4

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 Information
Carport Sq.Ft.: 566
2 Cars Parking, Carport Parking

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Fireplace Information
Fireplace: 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven

Heating & Cooling
Cooling: 2+ Cooling Units, Central Air Cooling
Heating: Central Heating, Gas Heating

Room Information
Room 1: Additional Bedroom
Dimensions 1: 14.90 x 11.70
Room 2: Additional Bedroom
Dimensions 2: 19.20 x 14.50
Room 3: Additional Bedroom
Dimensions 3: 14.50 x 10.60
Room 4: Breakfast Room/Nook
Dimensions 4: 12.00 x 8.70
Room 5: Den
Dimensions 5: 28.80 x 20.40
Room 6: Formal Dining Room
Dimensions 6: 16.10 x 14.20
Room 7: Kitchen
Dimensions 7: 18.20 x 9.40
Room 8: Livingroom
Dimensions 8: 24.50 x 16.20
Room 9: Master Bedroom
Dimensions 9: 19.10 x 15.60
Room 12: Utilityroom
Dimensions 12: 5.40 x 4.50
Room 13: Laundry
Dimensions 13:
Room 14: Pantry
Dimensions 14:
Room Types: Additional Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room Formal, Kitchen, Laundry, Livingroom, Pantry, Utilityroom
Room Types Level 1: Additional Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Breakfast Room/Nook, Den, Dining Room Formal, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Pantry, Utilityroom

Interior Features
Cable Ready, Ceiling 9'+, Beamed Ceiling, Ceiling Fans, Electric Dryer Connected, Electric Stove Connected, Electric Washer Connected, Ice Maker
Flooring: Carpet Floor, Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Floor, Wood Floor

Exterior

Exterior Features
Hot Tub, Landscaped, Patio: Open

Building Information
Brick Construction, Concrete Construction, Metal Construction
Slab: Traditional Foundation
Level 1 Units: 1
Level 2 Units: 1
Level 3 Units: 1
Level 4 Units: 1
Level 5 Units: 1
Level 6 Units: 1
Level 7 Units: 1
Level 8 Units: 1
Level 9 Units: 1
Level 12 Units: 1
Level 13 Units: 1
Level 14 Units: 1
Roof: Asphalt Composite Shingle Roof
Brick Siding

Pool Information
Inground Pool

Property Features
Brick Fence, Chain Link Fence, Wood Fence

Property Information
Approximate Age: 51-75 Years
Covered Porch Sq. Ft.: 166
Lower Sq. Ft.: 2,525
Reserved Items: Ceiling Fans
Living Sq. Ft.: 4,120
Upper Sq. Ft.: 1,594

Lot Information
Corner Lot
Lot Dimensions: 200 x 201

Subdivision Information
Subdivision: North Goodwood

Utilities

Utility Information
Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Location

Community Information
Subdivision Amenities: Community Pool

School Information
School System: East Baton Rouge

Location Information
City: Baton Rouge
Parish: EAST BATON ROUGE

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,823
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 008-2100-4

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Apprx. Age: 51-75 Years

Around this home

Schools

Lasalle Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

5/10

Westdale Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Tara High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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 U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$680,000 – $823,000

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Home values near 6961 Government St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6940 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2461 Sq. Ft.	$413,615
6947 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3854 Sq. Ft.	$636,878

Address	Redfin Estimate
6844 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4760 Sq. Ft.	$944,811
7035 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2167 Sq. Ft.	$449,569

Address	Redfin Estimate
6933 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2293 Sq. Ft.	$498,333
6990 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3132 Sq. Ft.	$493,143

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