South Burbank, located between Burbank Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard, is a residential and commercial Baton Rouge neighborhood with mid-century ranch streetscapes and a steady retail corridor. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Burbank Drive and Bluebonnet Boulevard junction, where coffee counters, local eateries, and service storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Perkins Rowe serves as a nearby pillar for dining and events, while the Manship Theatre at Shaw Center for the Arts adds a cultural counterpoint. Housing trends toward low-slung brick homes and newer infill near apartment communities, with mature trees softening wide streets. Daily rhythms orbit LSU-area commutes, errands along Bluebonnet, and green breaks at BREC parks.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Commons
Curb cuts
City street frontage
Home design
Unimproved land
Utilities
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for 8612 Rush Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ROAM MLS #2026001753
Jan 29, 2026
Listed
$11,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$129 (−96.6%)
$1,100
2024
$3,765 (+265.0%)
$1,100
2023
$1,031 (+0.4%)
$1,100
2022
$1,027 (+722.7%)
$1,100
2021
$125 (+1.0%)
$1,100
2020
$124 (+5.6%)
$1,100
2019
$117 (+1.3%)
$1,000
2018
$116
$1,000
2017
$116 (+3.2%)
$1,000
2016
$112 (−21.1%)
$1,000
2014
$142
$1,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot size
7,717 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
East Baton Rouge Parish
APN
015-0249-2
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Last updated by owner on Oct 28, 2026.
R
Rural District
The purpose of R is to permit agricultural uses and low-density residential development. If an area is designated Agricultural/Rural on the Comprehensive Plan and is zoned R, all lots in a development shall be a minimum of one acre, If the area is designated as any other use on the Future Land Use Map, the maximum allowed shall be 4.1 single-family units per acre. Accessory uses normally compatible with surrounding low-density residential development may be permitted.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Park & open space
Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 10-14% chance 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Baton Rouge, LA • 70820
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8612 Rush Ave
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