This cottage is located only a couple of blocks from LSU. It is just a block from new construction. As an investment property it has two separate rental units under one roof. The larger unit is 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath with living, dining, kitchen and breakfast area. The back unit has a living, kitchen combination, a bedroom and full bath. There is a third structure, but it is only used for storage and/or a small workshop. The utility room for both units is in a separate metal building and the washer and dryer will remain. It has been rented since its acquisition.
Single-familyProperty Type
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$88Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by • The WB Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with Betti Helen Walker• The WB Real Estate Group, Inc.
This cottage is located only a couple of blocks from LSU. It is just a block from new construction. As an investment property it has two separate rental units under one roof. The larger unit is 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath with living, dining, kitchen and breakfast area. The back unit has a living, kitchen combination, a bedroom and full bath. There is a third structure, but it is only used for storage and/or a small workshop. The utility room for both units is in a separate metal building and the washer and dryer will remain. It has been rented since its acquisition.
Public Records
Nov 19, 1996
Sold
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,771 (+4.5%)
$1,848 + $12,197
$14,045
2024
$1,695 (+10.2%)
$1,848 + $12,197
$14,045
2023
$1,538 (−0.2%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2022
$1,542 (+2.3%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2021
$1,507 (+0.9%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2020
$1,493 (+5.1%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2019
$1,421 (+1.2%)
$1,500 + $9,900
$11,400
2018
$1,404
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2017
$1,404 (+2.5%)
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2016
$1,369 (+213.3%)
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2014
$437
$200 + $3,450
$3,650
Tax history for 859 Aster St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,771 (+4.5%)
$1,848 + $12,197
$14,045
2024
$1,695 (+10.2%)
$1,848 + $12,197
$14,045
2023
$1,538 (−0.2%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2022
$1,542 (+2.3%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2021
$1,507 (+0.9%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2020
$1,493 (+5.1%)
$1,650 + $10,890
$12,540
2019
$1,421 (+1.2%)
$1,500 + $9,900
$11,400
2018
$1,404
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2017
$1,404 (+2.5%)
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2016
$1,369 (+213.3%)
$200 + $11,200
$11,400
2014
$437
$200 + $3,450
$3,650
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,007 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,685
Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
005-1560-4
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.
A4
OLD TOWN REDEVELOPMENT
DESIGN OVERLAY NICHOLSON DRIVE - SOUTH
General Residential District
The purpose of A4 is to permit high density multi-family developments with a maximum of 43.6 units per acre and must be located within an Urban/Walkable Character Area or in Regional and Employment Centers.
Zone overlays
Old Town Redevelopment Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 2
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Flooring: Tile, Wood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced, Chain Link, Full, Wood
Roof: Composition
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Property Features
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Land Information
Topography: Level
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 60
Lot Size Dimensions: 60 x 100
Lot Size Area: 6,098.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.14
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Baton Rouge
Middle Or Junior School District: East Baton Rouge
High School District: East Baton Rouge
Location Information
Directions: Highland Road to Aster Street. Turn west onto Aster. House is in the 800 block on the left.
Subdivision Name: University Park
Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,685
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6,007 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: East Baton Rouge Parish
APN: 005-1560-4
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 7, 2026
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Schools
University Terrace Elementary School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Glasgow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Mckinley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$141,000 – $170,000
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