Welcome to this versatile and charming cottage in an unbeatable central location. Lovingly updated while preserving its character, the home features hardwood flooring in the living areas, tile in the kitchen, brick floors in the sunroom, and carpeted bedrooms. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a stainless gas range, silent-mode dishwasher, refrigerator, and room for a breakfast table. It opens to a spacious den with a media wall and fireplace, plus an enclosed sun porch ideal for an art studio, office, or playroom. The home includes three generous bedrooms and 1.5 baths, with the full bath featuring fresh white subway tile. The primary bedroom showcases a soft sage green accent wall. Step outside to a peaceful backyard oasis with lush landscaping, a covered deck, and a 6-foot privacy fence. The property backs up to Ollie Steele Burden for a quiet, secluded feel. Additional features include a carport, extra rock parking area, a 2020 roof, and no history of flooding in Flood Zone X with no flood insurance required. A must-see cottage on a quiet, tree-lined street close to everything.
For sale/lease by owner/agent. Versatile and charming cottage, lovingly updated; central location! Stainless gas range, fridge & silent mode dishwasher, Colonial White granite countertop in kitchen. Washer & Dryer to remain. Original kitchen floor and hardwood living space, brick floor in Sun Room, carpet in the 3 bedrooms. 1.5 baths- full bath with updated white subway tile tub/shower combo. Lush landscaping in front and back yards; backs up to Ollie Steele Burden- quiet with 6' wood privacy fence. A peaceful haven.
ROAM MLS #2020003217
Apr 1, 2020
Sold
$163,000
$115/sq ft
Feb 27, 2020
Listed
$165,000
$116/sq ft
Such a cute 1960's cottage!! Preinspected and ready! Updated with new countertops, appliances, carpet, wood floors in living areas! The kitchen is spacious with room for a breakfast table, new gas range, dishwasher, window overlooking front yard, classic tile flooring! Flows to the den that is spacious and opens onto a enclosed sunporch . .. perfect for an art studio or kid's playroom. Three spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths. The backyard is large and backs up to Ollie Steele Burden for privacy. Such a precious cottage! Pre-inspected also!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,419 (−0.5%)
$650 + $19,970
$20,620
2024
$2,430 (+30.9%)
$650 + $19,970
$20,620
2023
$1,856 (+3.2%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2022
$1,798 (+1.9%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2021
$1,764 (+16.1%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2020
$1,519 (+15.0%)
$650 + $12,740
$13,390
2019
$1,321 (+1.3%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2018
$1,304
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2017
$1,304 (+2.6%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2016
$1,271 (+285.2%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2014
$330
$650 + $9,550
$10,200
2013
$330
$650 + $9,550
$10,200
Tax history for 8130 Rainbow Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,419 (−0.5%)
$650 + $19,970
$20,620
2024
$2,430 (+30.9%)
$650 + $19,970
$20,620
2023
$1,856 (+3.2%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2022
$1,798 (+1.9%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2021
$1,764 (+16.1%)
$650 + $14,840
$15,490
2020
$1,519 (+15.0%)
$650 + $12,740
$13,390
2019
$1,321 (+1.3%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2018
$1,304
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2017
$1,304 (+2.6%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2016
$1,271 (+285.2%)
$650 + $10,500
$11,150
2014
$330
$650 + $9,550
$10,200
2013
$330
$650 + $9,550
$10,200
*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
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,488
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
016-6795-5
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Has Carport: Yes
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Disposal, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Trash Compactor, Range, Gas Stove Connection
Carpet, Wood, Brick
Room Information
Rooms Total: 6
Exterior
Exterior Features
Lighting
Foundation Details: Slab
Fencing: Full
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Traditional
Levels: One
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 75 x 147
Lot Features: Landscaped
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 1667955
Tax Lot: 67
Utilities
Utilities Information
Has Heating: Yes
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Central
Location
School Information
High School District: East Baton Rouge Parish
Location Information
Subdivision Name: Bonaire
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,488
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 016-6795-5
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Westminster Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Westdale Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
4/10
Tara High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 • 70809
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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.
9.3 hrs
5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$212,000 – $256,000
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