Position your next development at one of East Baton Rouge Parish’s most visible and well-traveled intersections. This approximately 11.4-acre, high and dry tract sits prominently at the northwest corner of Hooper Road and Foster Road, offering exceptional exposure and easy access to the surrounding residential communities of Central, Baker, and Zachary. Zoned for commercial use, the property presents a versatile canvas for a wide range of commercial or mixed-use concepts in a rapidly growing corridor. Mature trees line the site, providing natural character and the opportunity to incorporate green space into future development. A former residence and swimming pool were previously located on the property; the home has been removed and the pool filled in, allowing for a more streamlined development path. With strong traffic counts, high visibility, and expanding nearby rooftops, this location offers both immediate presence and long-term growth potential. A rare opportunity to secure a sizable commercial tract at a key intersection—bring your vision and capitalize on the momentum of this thriving area.
Vacant landProperty Type
11.04 acresLot Size
$63,406Price/Acres
Listed by Angi Bourque• CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Listed by Craig Pourciau• CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin
Brownsfield-Central, located between Hooper Road and Greenwell Springs Road, is a residential and suburban Central neighborhood with a spread-out streetscape and a car-oriented commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hooper Road corridor near the Central Thruway, where small service storefronts, casual eateries, and everyday errands cluster along wide lanes and big parking lots. Housing reads as newer subdivisions and ranch-style homes set back behind lawns and cul-de-sacs. Daily life centers on school campuses, local parks, and weekend sports fields rather than a walkable main street. Tree lines and drainage canals shape the geography, with pockets of shade breaking up open lots.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Corner lot
Level terrain
No fencing
Home design
Land property for commercial or other use
Located in the Foster Place subdivision
Construction
Level topography
Utilities
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 8085 Hooper Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
GBRMLS #2025009659
May 23, 2025
Listed
$700,000
GBRMLS #2021000504
Jan 7, 2025
Relisted
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Dec 11, 2024
Delisted
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Feb 12, 2024
Price Changed
$675,000
Jan 5, 2021
Listed
$750,000
GBRMLS #200903941
Mar 18, 2009
Listed
$1,800,000
Public Records
May 20, 1985
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$196 (−0.4%)
$1,320
2024
$197 (−3.4%)
$1,320
2023
$204 (−0.2%)
$1,320
2022
$204
$1,320
2021
$204 (−72.2%)
$1,320
2020
$735 (+6.8%)
$1,320 + $3,300
$4,620
2019
$688 (+0.9%)
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
2018
$682
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
2017
$682 (+1.9%)
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
2016
$669 (+1,990.6%)
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
2014
$32
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
2013
$32
$1,200 + $3,000
$4,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
754 ft.
Lot depth
533 ft.
Lot size
11.05 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Vacant Land
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
012-9905-0
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 Aug 7, 2026.
C1
AIRPORT CONICAL ZONE
Light Commercial District
The purpose of C1 is to permit retail commercial uses serving the surrounding community.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Convenience store
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Office
Research & development
Aug 31, 2020 • Final
Demolition
Demolish a one-story single-family home.
Demolition
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.
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
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70811
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8085 Hooper Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $119,900 and $249,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $120K to $249K.