Istrouma-Dixie, located between Airline Highway and Plank Road, is a residential and industrial Baton Rouge neighborhood with a rail-lined edge and a grid of mid-century streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Airline Hwy at Plank Rd crossroads, where auto shops, small groceries, and long-running local eateries set a working-day rhythm. Nearby, Tony’s Seafood Market anchors local seafood traditions, while Baton Rouge Community College brings classrooms and events into the daily mix. Housing trends toward modest ranch homes and older cottages with deep lots and mature trees. Freight corridors and wide arterials shape the soundscape and the commute patterns. Green breaks like nearby parks and the zoo add weekend texture without changing the area’s practical feel.
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Property details
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Level lot
Residential zoning
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Paved road
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Land
Unimproved land
Possible uses include commercial, multifamily, and single-family
Utilities
Sewer available
Water available
Sale and tax history for Lot 42 Charles St
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
ROAM MLS #2026018986
Oct 20, 2026
Listed
$12,000
+2
Beautiful lot to build your dream home.
AcadianaMLS #BR2026018986
Oct 20, 2026
Listed
$12,000
+2
Beautiful lot to build your dream home.
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Vacant Land
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East Baton Rouge Parish
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Last updated by owner on Oct 23, 2026.
C2
Heavy Commercial District
The purpose of C2 is to permit commercial uses serving the surrounding region.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Automotive repair garage
Automotive sales
Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Restaurant
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Office
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Baton Rouge, LA • 70805
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98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Baton Rouge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Lot 42 Charles St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently listed between $11,500 and $38,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $12K to $39K.